BAM

BAM may refer to several different topics, depending on the context. This article highlights three widely used meanings in arts, science, and technology.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a performing arts venue in Brooklyn, New York. It is known for presenting a wide range of programs including contemporary theatre, dance, music, film, and cutting-edge international performances. BAM operates as an independent cultural institution that often collaborates with artists and institutions worldwide, contributing to the local cultural scene and to broader experimental and repertory programming.

Binary Alignment/Map (BAM) is a binary file format used in bioinformatics to store sequence alignment data. BAM is the compressed binary counterpart of the Sequence Alignment/Map (SAM) format and is optimized for efficient storage, random access, and processing of large-scale sequencing data. BAM files are typically sorted by reference coordinates and are commonly associated with index files (often with a .bai extension) to enable fast querying and analysis in tools such as SAMtools and related pipelines.

Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) refers to methods and technologies for real-time monitoring of business processes and events. BAM systems collect, visualize, and analyze operational data to provide dashboards, alerts, and insights that support decision-making, performance management, and automated responses across organizations. BAM is often integrated with business process management (BPM) and event-driven architectures to improve visibility and agility.