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RECOMB/ISCB Conference on Regulatory and Systems Genomics, with DREAM Challenges

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE


The RECOMB/ISCB Conference on Regulatory and Systems Genomics, with DREAM Challenges is one of the premier annual meetings for computational and experimental scientists in the areas of regulatory genomics and systems biology. The conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 8 - 12, 2013.

As in the past, the conference combines the following areas:

  • Regulatory Genomics
  • Systems Biology
  • DREAM reverse engineering challenges

The conference will present the latest findings about regulatory and systems genomics, foster discussion about current research directions, and establish new collaborations that will advance the development of a systems-level understanding of gene regulation. It will feature keynote presentations, oral presentations, and poster presentations.

Possible topics to be discussed include:

  • Modeling and recognition of regulatory motifs and modules
  • Chromatin state establishment, maintenance, and role in development
  • Post-transcriptional regulation and small regulatory RNAs
  • Regulatory networks, metabolic networks, proteomic networks
  • Cellular signatures of biological responses and disease states
  • Phosphorylation, metabolic fluxes, systematic phenotyping
  • Mathematical modeling and simulation of biological systems
  • Methods for systematic validation of high-throughput biological predictions
  • Approaches for aggregation of results arising from different methodologies

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CONTACTS


Please direct inquiries to:

Steven Leard
ISCB Conferences Director
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Telephone: +1 780-414-1663

RECOMB/ISCB Conference on Regulatory and Systems Genomics, with DREAM Challenges

MAP TO TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY

updated October 30, 2013


Toronto Reference Library
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/salonrentals

How to Find the Toronto Reference Library
One you reach the library the Salon is on the 2nd floor. There will be directional signage throughout the library.

Click here for a map and directions
(2-page pdf)


Click here for a Google walking map
(2-page pdf)


RECOMB/ISCB Conference on Regulatory and Systems Genomics, with DREAM Challenges

CALL FOR PAPERS, ABSTRACTS AND PARTICIPATION IN THE DREAM CHALLENGES


The Sixth Annual RECOMB/ISCB Conference on Regulatory and Systems Genomics is now accepting submissions of papers, abstracts, and responses to the DREAM Challenges for the upcoming conference on November 8 – 12, 2013 to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

IMPORTANT DATES
Please note the following conference submission deadlines for Full Papers and Abstracts:
Full-length Papers
 Submission Deadline June 28, 2013
Full-length Papers Acceptance Notifications August 15, 2013
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Abstract Submission Deadline (oral and/or posters) Sept 13, 2013
Abstract Acceptance Notifications Oct 04, 2013
DREAM Challenges
 8 Deadlines
DREAM Challenges Submission Deadline
See the DREAM website for details.
Sept 15, 2013
DREAM Scores Announced and Best Performers Notifications Oct 15, 2013
 


SUBMISSIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

This conference is designed to present the latest findings about regulatory and systems genomics, foster discussion about current research directions, and establish new collaborations that will advance the development of a systems-level understanding of gene regulation. Some possible topics include:

  • Modeling and recognition of regulatory motifs and modules
  • Chromatin state establishment, maintenance, and role in development
  • Post-transcriptional regulation and small regulatory RNAs
  • Regulatory networks, metabolic networks, proteomic networks
  • Cellular signatures of biological responses and disease states
  • Phosphorylation, metabolic fluxes, systematic phenotyping
  • Mathematical modeling and simulation of biological systems
  • Methods for systematic validation of high-throughput biological predictions
  • Approaches for aggregation of results arising from different methodologies
  • Translational systems biology


Full-length papers

 
We invite full-length papers focusing either on research or theory. Selected papers for presentation in the conference will benefit from fast-track co-submission to Genome Research, G3: Genes / Genomes / Genetics and the Journal of Computational Biology. Learn more about submitting a paper here.
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Abstracts

 
We invite one-page abstracts, including both original unpublished work and work that has been published or accepted for publication by a high-impact journal between January 1 and November 1, 2013.

Unpublished work will be considered for either an oral or poster presentation. Work already accepted for publication will be considered for an oral presentation only. Learn more about submitting an abstract here.

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DREAM Challenges
 
DREAM8 will consist of four challenges focusing on translational research and on reverse engineering biological networks. For more information about the DREAM challenges, please visit the DREAM Project.

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Top Ten Papers in Regulatory and Systems Genomics 2012
 
Nominations for the most influential papers in regulatory genomics and systems biology published in 2012 will be accepted in the fall of 2013. Details will be available here. First and last authors of the highest ranking papers will be honored at the upcoming conference and highlighted online.


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CONFERENCE VENUE

updated October 30, 2013


The meeting will be held at the Toronto Reference Library, in the heart of downtown Toronto, and steps from the University of Toronto campus:

Toronto Reference Library

The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/salonrentals

How to Find the Toronto Reference Library
One you reach the library the Salon is on the 2nd floor.  There will be directional signage throughout the library.

Click here for a map and directions
(2-page pdf)


Click here for a Google walking map
(2-page pdf)


Conference Registration online is now closed -  you can register beginning Friday, Nov 8 at the Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library - address here:
You can get copies of your registration receipt here: https://www.iscbconferences.org/CONFERENCES/recombrgs-2013/


Registration Fees (all prices are US dollars)

EARLY REGISTRATION
Applicable Dates:
May 06, 2013 to Oct. 18, 2013
(11:59 p.m. Pacific)
ISCB Member Non-member
Conference
Registration
Conference Registration
Academic/Government/Corporate: $425.00 $625.00
Student/Postdoc
(Student ID may be requested at registration check in)*:
$300.00 $400.00

REGULAR REGISTRATION
Applicable Dates:
Oct. 19, 2013 to Nov 05, 2013
(5:00 p.m. Pacific)
ISCB Member Non-member
Conference
Registration
Conference
Registration
Academic/Government/Corporate: $575.00 $775.00
Student/Postdoc
(Student ID may be requested at registration check in)*:
$450.00 $550.00

* Advisor letter or student ID my be requested at the registration desk on-site at the conference to verify status.


Please note online registration closes Wednesday, November 5, 2013, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone. After this time registration will only be available onsite at the conference registration desk at the The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, beginning on Friday, November 8 at 8:15 AM.

Toronto Reference Library
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8

Conference registration fees include:

  • Scientific sessions (Friday, November 8 through Tuesday, November 12)
  • Poster sessions
  • Conference reception (date TBD)
  • Coffee breaks and lunches (Friday, November 8 through Tuesday, November 12)
  • Conference program booklet

ISCB MEMBERSHIP

(ISCB Membership Fee Chart available here)

ISCB MEMBERS: If you are a current member of ISCB, you must use the email address associated with your ISCB membership in order to register at the discounted member rates through the online system. If you do not know the email address you used to register with ISCB, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before proceeding with conference registration.

NONMEMBERS OF ISCB: Nonmembers will be able to join ISCB through the online conference registration system and immediately receive member rates for the RECOMB Conference on Regulatory and System Genomics, with DREAM Challenges. You can either join when you register for the conference or you can join the ISCB here and then immediately register for the conference at the member rates.

ISCB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: If your ISCB membership is not current or will expire on or before November 12, 2013, you will be offered an opportunity to renew your membership as part of your registration fees through the online system.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

To register via fax or mail please complete the online registration form and choose the non-credit card payment option. You can then print out a paper invoice and fax it to 1-780-414-1664 or send it to the address below. To pay by credit card please include the invoice along with this credit card authorization form (click here for PDF form) and either fax it or mail it to the address below. (The ISCB accepts American Express, Mastercard, and Visa only.) 

To pay by check
make your payment payable (US$) to the International Society for Computational Biology and mail it with a copy of your invoice to:

RECOMB/ISCB RSG 2013 Registration
Suite 437, 11215 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K 0L5

PAYMENT OPTIONS

All conference fees for the RECOMB ISCB Conference on Regulatory and Systems Biology, with DREAM Challenges are charged in United States Dollars.

Credit cards
The following credit cards are accepted for registration: American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

Wire transfer
To arrange a wire transfer please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request wire transfer instructions. Please note that any bank fees must be paid by the participant. Should funds arrive with bank fees deducted, payment of the difference will be charged to the participant at onsite registration.

VISA INVITATION LETTERS

Invitation letters required for visa applications will be sent with your confirmation after registration and full payment have been received. You must be registered and paid-in-full for the conference in order to receive an invitation letter.

International visitors to Toronto Canada

All international visitors, regardless of country of origin, must present a passport when entering Canada and in some cases an entry visa is also required.

For more information about travel to Canada please see:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/

ISCB and the conference organizers assume no responsibility for the accuracy of information on any of the above websites, and encourage you to communicate directly with the Canadian embassy or Canadian consulate office that services your particular needs for entry into the Canada.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Requests for registration cancellation must be made in writing and sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by fax to 1-780-414-1664. You can also send your request to:

RECOMB RSG 2012 Registration
Suite 437, 11215 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K 0L5

All refunds will be made in US dollars and processed following the conference. Refunds will be made in accordance with the following schedule.

  • Cancellations received on or before September 12, 2013, will receive a full refund minus a $100 processing fee.
  • Cancellations received from September 13, 2013 through October 11, 2012 will receive a full refund minus a $200 processing fee.
  • No refund of fees will be made after October 12, 2013.

Questions about registration

For questions about your registration please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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DREAM8 CHALLENGES: The 8th DIALOGUE ON REVERSE ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT AND METHODS 

Updated June 10, 2013


>> Click here <<  to download a PDF of this announcement.


Sage Bionetworks

Dear Colleague,    

We are pleased to announce that the DREAM8 Challenges are now open for participation.  During the “Challenge season” spanning from June 10 to September 15, 2013, Sage Bionetworks and DREAM will run the three Challenges described below.  Best performers in the DREAM8 Challenges will be invited to present at the RECOMB/ISCB conference on Regulatory and Systems Genomics, with DREAM Challenges (November 8-12, Toronto, Canada) with travel expenses covered by the Sage/DREAM organizers. Sage Bionetworks and DREAM are also working with high impact journals to ensure that the methodology developed by the Challenges' best performers will be considered for publication under the Challenge-assisted Peer Review format.

  1. HPN-DREAM Breast Cancer Network Inference Challenge: Infer the signaling networks in breast cancer cell lines
  2. NIEHS-NCATS-UNC DREAM Toxicogenetics Challenge: Predict individual response to environmental and pharmaceutical chemicals
  3. The Whole-Cell Parameter Estimation DREAM Challenge: Infer the kinetic parameters underlying biological processes in whole cell models

To sign up for a Challenge and access the data sets and descriptions of the DREAM8 Challenges, please go to www.synapse.org/#!Challenges:DREAM8.

To learn more about the DREAM project and Sage Bionetworks please go to http://sagebase.org/challenges-overview/.

Sincerely,

Gustavo Stolovitzky (DREAM chair)
On behalf of the DREAM8 Challenge Organizers


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RECOMB/ISCB Conference on Regulatory and Systems Genomics, with DREAM Challenges

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