Exhibitor & Technology Track Packages

Exhibitor Sign up Here!

Exhibit at ISMB 2018, July 6-10, in Chicago, IL, USA, and join over 1600 attendees from the world’s most prestigious research institutions, universities, government agencies and companies.

“My exhibitor experience at ISMB was excellent. I met my goals of gaining leads and strengthening my company's market position,” 2017 exhibitor

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PROMOTE YOUR BRAND ESTABLISH YOUR ORGANIZATION AS A THOUGHT LEADER SPEAK DIRECTLY TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS NETWORK WITH SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRY LEADERS RECRUIT TOP TALENT AT THE ISMB CAREER FAIR

EXHIBIT BOOTH RATES

Includes one 8 ft x 10 ft exhibit location**
Advance Rate (Before December 31) $2,750 - SAVE $200
Standard Rate (After December 31) $2950

Exhibitors receive the following package:

• Display space, booth & furniture package of table, chairs and power
• One (1) complimentary conference registration with full access to all conference sessions
• Two (2) exhibit hall passes (no session access)
• Two (2) complimentary job posts at ISMB Career Fair
• Organization listed on conference website with a link back to your organization’s website
• Company name on exhibition signage
• Wireless internet available in exhibit area
  
  

Top 3 Reasons Attendees Visit Exhibit Hall
1) Ability to see new technologies
2) Ability to speak with company experts
3) Ability to interact with new products

Increase your company’s exposure by including technology track presentation with your exhibit booth! Showcase your software/hardware that is relevant to the bioinformatics and computational biology community. Includes:

• All Exhibitor Benefits
• One 55-minute session (scheduled by ISMB 2018)
• Technology talk listed on mobile app with abstract
• Company name listed in conference program
• Presenter must be registered to attend ISMB (the complimentary registration included in Exhibitor Package may be used for the Tech Track presenter)

(the complimentary registration included in Exhibitor Package may be used for the Tech Track presenter)

*Technology Track presentations are reviewed by the Technology Track selection committee. In the unlikely event your presentation is not accepted, purchaser will have the option to release booth space without penalty or remain in the space and receive a refund in the amount equal to the going rate on purchase date.

• Tech Track Presentation + Exhibit Booth (Before December 31) $3,450 – SAVE $200!
• Tech Track Presentation + Exhibit Booth (After December 31) $3,650
  
  

• 55-minute session
• For-profit organization $2,000
• Not-for-profit Member $1500
• Not-for-profit Non-Member $1850
• 18 minute session
  • For-profit organization $1250
  • Not-for-profit Member $500
  • Not-for-profit Non-Member $850

Not-for-profit organizations may purchase up to three (3) 18-minute sessions to obtain a consecutive, 55-minute session within a 1-hour presentation block.

• Technology Track presentation overview and PDF technology description (1-page) posted on conference website and mobile app.
• Company name listed in conference program
• Time and date scheduled by ISMB

* Does not include conference registration. Presenter must be a registered delegate

Exhibitor Floor Plan ISMB 2018

ISCB is a scholarly society representing computational biology and bioinformatics worldwide. Serving over 3,400 researchers dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of living systems through computation, ISCB:

• Provides access to the latest discoveries, information, and training in the field
• Delivers valuable networking opportunities to the scientific community to promote collaboration and advancement
• Offers affordable platforms to present your latest research discoveries and interact with other researchers
• Is the home and community for all researchers working in the field of computational biology

ISCB is the host of ISMB (Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology),the world's longest running and largest conference dedicated to computational biology and bioinformatics.

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ISMB 2018 Exhibitors and Recruiters

Exhibitors

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www.iscb.org

The International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) (www.iscb.org) was the first and continues to be the only society representing computational biology and bioinformatics worldwide. ISCB serves a global community of nearly 3,400 scientists dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of living systems through computation by:

• convening the world’s experts and future leaders in top conferences
• partnering with publications that promote discovery and expand access to computational biology and bioinformatics
• delivering valuable information about training, education, employment, and relevant news
• providing an influential voice on government and scientific policies that are important to our members

ISCB has three official journals – OUP Bioinformatics, PLOS Computational Biology and F1000Research ISCB Community Journal, and has affiliations in place with several other publications for the benefit of our members.

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https://jax.org/postdoc

The Jackson Laboratory is recruiting outstanding Postdoctoral Associates for our expanding academic research campuses in Bar Harbor, Maine, and Farmington, Conn. Join us and contribute to our important mission of discovering precise genomic solutions for disease and empowering the global biomedical community in our shared quest to improve human health.

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http://royalsociety.org/journals

The Royal Society journals Interface and Interface Focus regularly publish content within computational and systems biology, and we welcome research, reviews and proposals for themed issues from scientists working in these areas.

For more information, please come and have a chat with our representative Dr Tim Holt at booth number 25.

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www.cambridge.org/academic

Cambridge University Press dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. Our mission is to unlock people's potential with the best learning and research solutions by combining state-of-the-art content with the highest standards of scholarship, writing and production. Visit our stand for 20% off all titles on display. Web Address: www.cambridge.org/academic

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https://www.plos.org

PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a nonprofit Open Access publisher, innovator and advocacy organization dedicated to accelerating progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication. The PLOS suite of influential journals contain rigorously peer-reviewed Open Access research articles from all areas of science and medicine.

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http://mygoblet.org/

The GOBLET (Global Organisation for Bioinformatics Learning, Education & Training) Foundation was established to cultivate the global bioinformatics trainer community, set standards and provide high-quality resources to support learning, education and training. Alongside its mission to professionalise bioinformatics training, its vision is to unite, inspire and equip bioinformatics trainers worldwide.

EDUCATION

http://iscb.org/education-cosi

The ISCB EDUCATION COSI focuses on bioinformatics and computational biology education and training across the life sciences. A major goal of this COSI is to foster a mutually supportive, collaborative community in which bioscientists can share bioinformatics education and training resources and experiences, and facilitate the development of education programs, courses, curricula, etc., and teaching tools and methods.

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https://bd2kccc.org/

Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) is a trans-NIH initiative established to enable biomedical research as a digital research enterprise, to facilitate discovery and support new knowledge, and to maximize community engagement. The BD2KCCC aims to sustain the impact of BD2K achievement within the global biomedical community and the public domain through innovative solutions in resource indexing and knowledge management.

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https://stjude.org/postdoc

A non-profit biomedical research institution where mathematics and computer science are applied to the study of genomics, epigenetics, systems biology, biological image analysis, and structural & chemical biology. Our high-performance computing facility allows seamless integration of computational scientists with experimentalists. Visit our booth to discuss postdoctoral fellowship opportunities.

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http://www.ebi.ac.uk/

At the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), we help scientists realise the potential of ‘big data’ in biology, helping them exploit complex information to make discoveries that benefit mankind. We manage the world’s public biological data and make it freely available to the scientific community via a range of services and tools, perform basic research and provide professional training in bioinformatics. We are part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), a non-profit, intergovernmental organisation funded by 21 member states and two associate member states. Our 570 staff represent 57 nationalities, and we welcome a regular stream of visiting scientists throughout the year. We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

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http://global.oup.com/

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. OUP publishes a wide range of academic journals in the field of computational biology, including Nucleic Acids Research and Bioinformatics, two of the largest titles in the field.

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https://f1000.com

F1000 works with Researchers, Funders and Institutions to improve the way research is communicated. Discover the articles of greatest relevance to you with F1000Prime. Explore F1000Workspace to work, share and write effortlessly with your colleagues across the globe. Submit to F1000Research to publish fast, openly and without restrictions.

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https://jetstream-cloud.org

Jetstream, led by the Indiana University Pervasive Technology Institute (PTI), adds cloud-based, on-demand computing and data analysis resources to the national cyberinfrastructure. With a focus on ease of use and broad accessibility, Jetstream is designed for those who have not previously used high performance computing and software resources.

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https://www.elixir-europe.org

ELIXIR unites Europe’s leading life science organisations in managing and safeguarding the increasing volume of data being generated by publicly funded research. It coordinates, integrates and sustains bioinformatics resources across its member states and enables users in academia and industry to access services that are vital for their research.

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http://www.phrmafoundation.org

The PhRMA Foundation provides grants and fellowships to young pharmaceutical scientists to support their research efforts. We provide over $3.5 million per year including over $400K in Informatics awards. Our awards have supported more than 2,300 scientists over the past 53 years with no strings attached. In our Informatics program we offer Pre Doctoral and Post Doctoral Fellowships and Research Starter Grants. Detailed program information and application specifics are on our website – https://www.phrmafoundation.org.

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https://www.journals.elsevier.com/genomics-proteomics-and-bioinformatics

Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics (GPB) is among ISCB’s Journals of Interest and the official journal of Genetics Society of China. GPB is an OA journal hosted by Elsevier and welcomes high-quality submissions on omics and bioinformatics worldwide. GPB is indexed by SCIE with its first official IF available in 2018.

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www.iscbsc.org

ISCB Student Council (SC, www.iscbsc.org) is an international network of young researchers in the broader disciplines of the field of Computational Biology. SC provides opportunities for networking, career enhancement and skills development for the next generation of Computational Biology leaders. The SC Symposium (symposium.iscbsc.org) is organized as a part of the annual ISMB conference with student presentations, keynotes, panel discussions and a poster session. Come visit our friendly SC representatives at the booth for more information.

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www.luc.edu

We are Chicago’s Jesuit, Catholic university—a diverse community seeking God in all things and working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith.

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http://med.uc.edu/bmi

We are the biomedical informatics team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. We are currently recruiting the best and brightest computational scientists interested in tackling compelling biomedical problems, in order to improve health and wellness for children and adults. Join us! Visit our table and follow us @CincyInformatix.

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http://www.bcb.iastate.edu

The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) Graduate Program at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa offers interdisciplinary PhD training at the intersections of Biological, Computing and Information Sciences. More than 70 nationally and internationally known faculty - biologists, computer scientists, mathematicians, statisticians, and physicists - participate in a wide range of collaborative research projects. BCB’s 100+ alumni have achieved exceptional outcomes in pharmaceutical, plant and data sciences, and academia.

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http://wisc.edu/

The University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the largest public universities with more than 29,000 undergraduate and ~8,000 graduate students. The university consistently ranks among the top in research funding. The campus is known for its interdisciplinary culture and cutting edge scientific collaboration across diverse departments including computational, statistical and biological sciences. This sponsorship is offered through the collaborative efforts of multiple entities including the Quantitative Biology Initiative and the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics.

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http://eccb.iscb.org/

The 17th European Conference on Computational Biology, 9-12 September 2018, Athens, Greece

ECCB 2018 is the key European computational biology event in 2018 gathering scientists working at the intersection of a broad range of disciplines including computer science, mathematics, biology, and medicine. Participation at ECCB 2018 will be the prime opportunity to keep pace with cutting-edge research in such exciting topics, and to network with other members of our community. ECCB 2018 is the 17th edition of the ECCB conference series, which in 2018 will take place in Athens Greece.

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http://dbmi.hms.harvard.edu/

Harvard Medical School, Department of Biomedical Informatics

DBMI offers a variety of opportunities to increase your knowledge base and skill set in the application of quantitative principles to scientific discovery. Programs include a Master’s, PhD, and Summer Institute. To learn more about these programs as well as postdoctoral fellowships and software engineering opportunities, please visit: http://dbmi.hms.harvard.edu/

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http://www.uab.edu/medicine/informatics/

University of Alabama at Birmingham – Informatics Institute

The Informatics Institute provides a home for focusing biomedical informatics activities in the UAB School of Medicine. The Institute comprises core and affiliated faculty and staff with expertise across the biomedical informatics spectrum, including bioinformatics, computational and systems biomedicine, translational informatics, clinical research informatics, and clinical informatics.

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http://eclipsebio.com/

Eclipse BioInnovations

Enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation followed by high-throughput sequencing (eCLIP-seq) was developed to provide a robust and reproducible framework to identify RNA binding protein targets.

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https://macrogenlab.com

Macrogen Corp

Macrogen has been the NGS service provider of choice for many academic and commercial organizations from all over the world. We provide quality driven services to researchers and clinicians alike. Macrogen has been providing sequencing services for over 20 years, and our facilities have been recognized by highest of quality control certifications including CLIA and CAP accreditations.

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Schedule Overview

(schedule subject to change)

Conference Sponsors

General Sponsors

Travel Fellowship Sponsors

 

ISMB 2018 Late On-line Registration is available at:

https://www.iscb.org/cms_addon/registration_conference/ 

• Registration Introduction
• Registration Fees
• Registration Instructions
• Code of Conduct
• International Visitors to the United States
• Visa Invitation Letters
• Group Registration
• Tutorials (Friday, July 6)
• Student Council Symposium (Friday, July 6)
• Conference Tee Shirt (available for purchase until June 7)
• Hotel Accommodations
• Conference Proceedings
• Registration Desk Hours
• Cancellation Policy

Before registering please review the details below outlining the various components of the ISMB conference.

ISMB 2018 has a new program format and registration options reflect these changes. The most affordable conference registration option is to register for the full four day conference. You can however register for a two day only option (July 7 & 8, or July 8 & 9 or July 9 & 10). If you register for July 7 & 8 you are invited to participate in the July 6 opening reception and keynote.

When you register please ensure that you select your preferred program options from the list of Communities of Special Interest (COSI) or Other program options.

Registration fees are in $US.

Please note online registration has reopened for late registrations (June 25). On-site registration will also be available at the conference registration desk at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Lower Level. All early and regular registration discounts are now expired.

Conference Registration Fees include the following for the days you are registered:

• Opening reception with Exhibitors (Friday, July 6) - for those choosing full conference or July 7 and 8 only option
• Scientific sessions
• Poster sessions
• Exhibition entrance
• Coffee breaks
  
  

Optional Registration Items and Additional Fees (available during registration)

• Student Council Symposium, Friday, July 6
• Tutorials, Friday, July 6
  CAMDA COSI Dinner - Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 pm. ($60.00) at Ditka's, 100 East Chestnut Street
• IRB (RNA) COSI Dinner - Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 pm. ($100.00) at Morton's The Steakhouse Wacker Place [Map]
• Tee shirts (Until June 7, 2018)
• Hotel accommodation
• Lunches are not included in the registration fee. Lunch options include a food kiosk in the ISMB exhibition area or at the conference hotel or nearby restaurants.
  
  

Please note - An electronic version of the conference proceedings is available as an open access, online-only issue of Bioinformatics. The conference proceedings will not be available in print. Delegates wanting printed copies of papers are encouraged to print the papers they are interested in prior to the conference by accessing the online proceedings. Details for accessing the online version will be posted on the conference home page on or after June 15, 2018.

REGISTRATION FEES

ISCB MEMBERSHIP (ISCB Membership Fee Chart available here)

ISCB MEMBERS: If you are a current member of ISCB, you must use the email address registered with your ISCB membership record 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 use the help function at: http://www.iscb.org/iscb-forgot-your-password

NON-MEMBERS OF ISCB: Save money by becoming a member of ISCB. We suggest you purchase your membership at https://www.iscb.org/iscb-membership Alternatively you can purchase membership through the online registration system.

ISCB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: If your ISCB membership is not current or will expire on or before July 6, 2018, you will be offered an opportunity to renew your membership as part of your registration fees through the online system.

**please note if you start an online registration including an ISCB membership renewal or new membership please complete it during registration. If you leave the system to renew at ISCB.org the registration system will not recognize your new purchase. 

Group Registration - please read carefully BEFORE your group registers!

Register a minimum of six (6) and receive one (1) additional registration for free - a minimum value of $475.

Individuals from the same lab or organization have an opportunity to receive a 7th conference registration free when registering as a group. To take advantage of this special offer please follow these instructions:

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to notify us you will have a group of 7 or more, and identify the delegate (name, affiliation, email and registration type*) who will receive the free registration.

Have your group of at least six (6) register and pay for the full four day ISMB conference registration. The person designated to receive the free registration should not register until they receive special instructions from the conference organizers, which will happen after the group's paid registrations are confirmed.

1. Provide This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. evidence of your group's paid registrations (names, affiliation, email addresses and receipt numbers). Once these registrations are verified the special registration instructions will be forwarded to the individual designated to receive the complimentary registration.
2. *The complimentary registration is applicable to the lowest priced registration fee from the group at the Early Bird Discounted Rate. Registration is for the full 4 day conference and does not include additional registration options (ie. Tutorials, Student Council Symposium, etc.)

1. Online registration and payment (preferred method)
   
   
2. Payment offline: Complete the online registration choosing the invoice option, print out the paper invoice and credit card form, complete and return to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by fax to 1+780-414-1664 or mail it along with your credit card details (American Express, Mastercard or Visa only).
   
   

1. Payment by mail: Mail completed credit card form or check (payable to the: International Society for Computational Biology) and copy of your invoice to:
   
   

2. International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
   525-K East Market Street, RM 330
   Leesburg, VA, United States 20176
   
   (Note: new ISCB address effective May 20, 2018)

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

ISMB 2018 conference fees are charged in $US.

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 a $25 wire administration fee will be added during registration for those choosing to pay by wire transfer. If you will be paying by ACH rather than an electronic wire transfer, please specify that as the detailed instructions are different. 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 on-site registration.

For further information write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The ISCB Code of Conduct for ISCB Conferences is available here.

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

It is essential that delegates arriving from outside the US have a valid passport with expiration at least six months after the planned date of entry, and any other required travel documents such as an entry visa. Please ensure that you allow enough time to apply for an entry visa (suggest applications be submitted 10 - 12 weeks in advance ) should one be required for your arrival and participation at ISMB 2018 in Chicago, United States. Paid registration must be received by ISMB 2018 before a visa letter can be provided, so early registration is suggested for all delegates requiring an entry visa.

Details are available on a number of websites including: Travel to the USA: http://www.discoveramerica.com/ca/entry.html

USA Visas: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors

ISCB and the ISMB 2018 conference organizers assume no responsibility for the accuracy of information on any of the above websites, and encourage you to communicate directly with the US Embassy or US Consulate office that services your particular needs for entry into the United States.

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. IMPORTANT: If you require a visa for entrance register early, it can take time for your visa application to be processed (often 10-12 weeks) - do not delay in submitting your visa application.

The 14th ISCB Student Council Symposium (SCS14) is a student-organized event featuring keynote lectures, oral presentations and a poster session. In addition to previous years' schedules, a career event will be organized with a variety of distinguished speakers from industry and academia. The Symposium is tailored mainly to undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-docs in computational biology and related disciplines.

The Student Council Symposium is a forum for students and young researchers in the fields of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work to an international audience, build a network within the computational biology community and develop important soft skills in an environment that fosters exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The Student Council registration fee includes morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunch.

Note: Student Council Symposium registrants are not required to register as delegates for the ISMB 2018 conference and can instead choose to attend only the SCS14.

Friday, July 6

Delegates are invited to register for Tutorials held on Friday, July 6. The fee includes tutorial notes (electronic version) for the tutorial the delegate registers in. Lunch is not included in the tutorial registration fee. Tutorial program details will be available soon.

Note: You must be registered for the ISMB 2018 conference (full 4 days or July 7 & 8)  to attend a Tutorial.

TUTORIAL REGISTRATION PRICING (Friday, July 6)

Note: You must be registered for the ISMB 2018 conference to attend a Tutorial program.

Conference delegates can purchase an ISMB 2018 Conference tee shirt during online registration. These high-quality tee shirts can be pre-ordered online until June 7, 2018 at a cost of $15.00 each. (Please note tee shirts are not available for sale on-site)

The organizers are pleased to announce its official housing partner onPeak who have negotiated reduced hotel rates for the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel. This is the conference location and headquarters hotel.

Book through the simple-to-use reservation website or with helpful and friendly booking agents.
Full details on the hotel and booking a room are available at: https://www.iscb.org/ismb2018-accommodation

Please note: onPeak is the only official housing company associated with ISMB 2018. While other hotel resellers may contact you offering housing for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with ISMB 2018 and entering into financial agreements with such companies can have costly consequences.

Electronic Conference Proceedings Only:
Conference proceedings will be available as an open access, online-only issue of Bioinformatics, and are not available in print. If you want printed proceedings it is recommended that you print copies of desired papers from the online proceedings in advance. Conference proceedings will be available as an open access, online-only issue of Bioinformatics after June 15, 2018.

Wireless internet services will be available throughout the conference facility, and a limited number of computer stations will be available for online viewing.

The Conference Registration Desk is located in the Ballroom Foyer, East Tower (Ballroom level) Hyatt Regency Chicago

Request 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.

All refunds will be made in $US and processed following the ISMB 2018 Conference.

Refunds will be made in accordance with the following schedule.

• Cancellations received on or before May 15, 2018, will receive a full refund minus a $100.00 processing fee.
• Cancellations received from May 15, 2018 through June 7, 2018 will receive a full refund minus a $200.00 processing fee.
• No refund of fees will be made after June 7, 2018.

Conference Chairs

Conference Co-chair: Christine Orengo
University College London
Department of Structural and Molecular Biology
United Kingdom

Conference Co-chair: Tandy Warnow
Department of Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States

Honorary Chair: Gary Stormo
Washington University Medical School in St Louis
Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences
United States