A Gentle Introduction to Semantic Web

Understanding and connecting complex biomedical data requires more than traditional data management approaches. In this HELIOS and HemaFAIR webinar, Andra Waagmeester will introduce the foundations of semantic technologies and their role in making research data more interoperable, reusable, and meaningful.

Connection Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/33425548520457?p=d57ijVnXQQ3v4ZZeJM

Semantic approaches enable researchers to structure, connect, and interpret data across different sources, supporting the implementation of FAIR data principles and improving knowledge discovery in biomedical and rare disease research.

This webinar will explore:

• The basics of semantic technologies and linked data

• How semantic models support data integration and interoperability

• The role of ontologies and knowledge graphs in biomedical research

• Practical applications for improving data reuse and collaboration

This session aims to help researchers understand how semantic technologies can enhance data integration, support FAIR practices, and enable more effective knowledge discovery.

Target audience: researchers, clinicians, data scientists, data stewards, and stakeholders interested in data integration, FAIR data, and semantic technologies in biomedical research.