Links in this page: Session Proposals | Responsibilities of a Session Organizer | Financial Support | Review Process | Important Dates

GLBIO 2024 will have special sessions and Workshops. The topic and structure of the sessions can vary but should be of interest to a substantial component of the bioinformatics research community. Sessions can be of three main types:

• Focused sessions or workshops on specific research problems in computational biology and bioinformatics (e.g., cancer genomics, genome visualization tools, precision medicine, single cell omics, population genetics, regulatory genomics.)
• Software schools, aimed at providing training in new methods
• Activities focused on students and postdocs, or on non-academic career opportunities

Sessions can be considered as mini-symposia on timely topics, or a new emerging area presented by topic experts. Sessions should be organized around contributed talks, invited talks, or a combination of both types, or may not have any talks (e.g., software schools and activities involving students and postdocs in training activities).

Click Here to complete the form and upload your proposal in PDF format for a Special Session or Workshop

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Session Proposals

For sessions focusing on special research topics, the structure detailed below is required. Proposals for other types of sessions (e.g., software schools, or activities aimed at students) may have somewhat different formats, but should follow roughly the same guidelines. All proposals should be a minimum of 2 pages and no more than 6 pages in length. Research topic proposals should have the following structure:

• Title: Up to 20 words, preferably worded to pique delegates' interest.
• Topic: No more than one page describing the session, its research theme, and expected type of participants (undergraduates, graduate students, non-academic professionals, etc.). This section should also present a compelling argument for the importance and timeliness of the proposed session in the context of the bioinformatics community.
• Organizer(s): Provide a list of the organizers. This should include full name, title, affiliation, email address, and webpage, and qualifications to organize this session/workshop for each.
• Session/Workshop Details:  
  • Length/Duration of the session/workshop - will it be a half-day or full-day
  • Describe the structure of the session (e.g., number of contributed talks, invited talks, or other activities). 
  • Include a draft schedule showing how the session/topic will be organized including placement of invited talks, accepted talks, panel discussions, etc.
  • How presentations, as well as what types (full papers and/or abstracts), will be selected (invitation, call for submissions, etc.)
  • Include confirmed or possible speakers. This is not required, but may add weight to the proposal—indicate speakers who have already agreed to participate. NOTE: See Special Session Registration information for more details about compensation.
  • Previous meetings of this with attendance statistics if applicable.
  • Potential sources of sponsorship for the session(s) to offset the cost of the venue space, AV requirements and coffee breaks.

Click Here to complete the form and upload your proposal in PDF format for a Special Session or Workshop

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Responsibilities of a Session Organizer

If your proposal is accepted, you will be responsible for most of the organization of your session, including:

1. Creating and maintaining a webpage for your session
2. Deciding the session structure including length of time talks and chairing the session
3. Attending GLBIO 2024 and running the session
4. if your session has invited talks or tutorials, communicating and coordinating with the speakers
5. If your session has contributed papers or abstracts, your responsibilities are to:
   • Solicit manuscripts
   • Obtain reviewers, assign papers and abstracts to reviewers, and ensure timely return of reviews
   • Evaluate the reviews and make recommendations to the GLBIO program co-chairs regarding which papers or abstracts should be accepted
   • Updating the webpage for your session with the list of accepted papers and abstracts as well as providing the schedule of talks in your session.

Final decisions regarding acceptance of submitted papers will be made by the GLBIO program co-chairs. Note that as a session organizer with contributed papers and abstracts, you will be a member of the program committee for GLBIO 2024, and contributed papers and abstracts will be submitted through the GLBIO 2024 conference EasyChair submission portal.  

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Financial Support

Accepted sessions will receive a complimentary GLBIO registration per 1/4 day (i.e., 2-hour) session; thus, a full-day  (8 hour) session would receive 4 complimentary GLBIO registrations and a half-day session would receive 2 complimentary GLBIO registrations. Note that any additional expenses will need to be covered by the session organizers.

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Review Process

Session and workshop proposals are due by October 23, 2023. These will be reviewed by the GLBIO steering committee and program co-chairs, and decisions will be announced by November 3, 2023.

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Important Dates

• OCTOBER 23, 2023: Proposals due for Special Sessions and Workshops
• NOVEMBER 3, 2023: Notifications sent for Special Session and Workshop Proposals
• DECEMBER 4, 2023: Creation of the webpage for session/workshop created (with list of organizers, confirmed speakers, if and what type of submissions will be accepted, and description of the goals of the session). Registration opens January 22, so the earlier your information is available to potential attendees is appreciated.
• DECEMBER 8, 2023: Sessions announced on GLBIO 2024 website
  • February 5, 2024: Full Paper Submission Deadline (Same as the main conference)
  • March 4, 2024: Abstract Submission Deadline (Same as the main conference)
• One week after contributed paper decisions: Updated the webpage with list of accepted papers
• Three weeks after contributed paper decisions: Updated webpage with schedule of talks

Click Here to complete the form and upload your proposal in PDF format for a Special Session or Workshop

Questions? Please send email to:

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The Great Lakes Bioinformatics Consortium is pleased to announce a call for Volunteer Student Support Staff for its 16th Great Lakes Bioinformatics Conference (an official conference of the International Society for Computational Biology) (GLBIO 2024), the conference will be held May 13-16, 2024 at Penn State University in Pittsburgh, USA. 

The conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of research findings and methods, and development of long-term relationships and networking opportunities, for researchers within the region, as well as from around the world.

As a member of the Volunteer Student Support Staff, you will receive valuable first-hand experience at an academic association conference, a certificate of appreciation as well as a full refund on your registration once your obligations are complete. Please review the below volunteer requirements:

• Attend a volunteer meeting before the conference to ensure you are prepared for all volunteer responsibilities - likely Sunday, May 12th in the evening
• Complete all assigned shifts
  • You will be notified of your shifts in advance of the conference and are required to sign and return in acknowledgement
  • Please review the list of possible assignments below:
    • Registration:
      • Handing out name badges, processing of invoices and assisting with on-site registration
    • Educational sessions:
      • Check in with the session leader at the beginning of the session and identify yourself as the volunteer to assist in that session
      • Checking badges for entrance to session rooms
      • Counting attendees in each educational session
      • Monitor session rooms, alerting conference manager of any AV or emergency needs during session
      • Moderate the online Q&A and chat room for our virtual audience and be the in-person voice for the virtual audience during any Q&A sessions
    • Other conference opportunities:
      • Numbering poster boards to include monitoring hanging up and taking down of poster boards by presenters
      • Assist attendees in locating various events throughout the conference
      • Answer questions about the scientific program and giving directions within the venue

Only a small number of students will be selected to participate on this team. Apply by April 5 2024.

Apply to be Volunteer - Event Staff

Thank you,

Bel Hanson

GLBIO Conference Manager
International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
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Links within this page: Sponsor | Funding Information | Application Overview | Key Dates | Maximum Awards and Amounts | Eligibility Requirements | Application Process | Eligible Expenses | Notification | Contacts

Sponsors

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Funding Information

ISCB, through funding provided by the International Society for Computational Biology, the Great Lakes Bioinformatics Consortium, and the Center for Machine Learning and Health are pleased to offer travel fellowships for students to attend GLBIO. Students from the United States, Canada, and other countries are encouraged to apply but funding sources for Travel Fellowships are limited and we regret that we are not able to fund all applicants. The conference organizers are committed to providing support to as many eligible applicants as possible. Travel Fellowship consideration is based on criteria listed below.

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Application Overview

1. Applicant must be a current student (high school, undergraduate or graduate) to submit an application.
2. All applicants must attend all three (3) conference days and secure additional funding from other sources in order to be able to cover the full costs of attending the conference.
3. The deadline to submit a fellowship application is March 22, 2024, by 11:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time. No exceptions will be made.

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Key Dates

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Maximum Award Amounts

Fellowship award amounts will depend on the source of funding. Some sources will provide the exact amount of registration. For others the amount will be a maximum of $500 USD. Please note that funded applicants will only be able to cover approximately 50% of the expense of travel and registration fees with these fellowship amounts. Thus all applicants must seek and secure additional funding sources (e.g., from your home institution/university, or grant funding) and a letter regarding this additional funding is required in PDF format as part of your application.

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Eligibility Requirements

• You are a student, High School or registered in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Postdocs and Professionals DO NOT qualify. Evidence of your student status must be presented to the onsite registration desk upon check-in at the conference.
• You will attend all three days of the conference, with arrival no later than the morning of May 14 and departure no earlier than the afternoon of May 16, and will sign in at the registration desk on each of these mornings to verify your attendance
• Applicant must be prepared to register for GLBIO by the early registration deadline of March 30, 2024. If attendance at the conference is dependent on receipt of travel fellowship funds, please do not register until after the notification of travel fellowship funding. Any funded applicant failing to register for the conference by the early registration deadline of March 30, 2024 will automatically forfeit the funds so that another applicant can be awarded from among the original pool of applicants.
• You have other funding resources to cover costs not met by an ISCB travel fellowship award. Applicant must be able to pay all expenses of attending the conference up front, including conference registration fee (as noted above), travel, accommodations and meals. Travel Fellowship funding will be provided as a reimbursement as a check payable in USD and mailed to the participant approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference.

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Application Process

Apply for Travel Fellowship

No application will be accepted after the deadline of March 22, 2024. Special consideration will be given to first-time GLBIO attendees who are not necessarily presenting work at the conference, women, undergraduate or high school students, underrepresented minorities, or students with disabilities.

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Eligible Expenses

Eligible expenses toward travel fellowship funds include conference registration, transportation (air on a U.S. Flag air carrier or land transportation from home region to conference city), and a maximum of 250 USD of hotel room and occupancy tax charges. In order to receive the full-awarded amount, receipts for registration, transportation and hotel accommodations are required that equal or exceed the awarded amount. Conference registration fee is reimbursable at the early registration pricing only; registration fees to attend pre-conference events are not reimbursable expenses.

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Notification

Applicants will be notified no later than March 27, 2024 of the funding status. In some cases applicants may be notified they are on a waitlist for funding. Any waitlisted applicant that is eventually awarded funds will be offered the opportunity to register at the early registration rate, therefore, please do not register for the conference if your attendance is fully dependent on being awarded a travel fellowship as any cancellation of an applicant's registration will be subject to the full regular registration cancellation policy.

Funded applicants will be required to present evidence of their eligibility status (such as student identification card) when signing in daily to record their attendance. In all cases, funds will be mailed to funded applicants after the conference per the details noted in Eligibility Requirements above.

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Contacts

Questions regarding travel fellowships should be addressed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The information on this page is subject to change without notice, and all changed information will be considered final for the purposes of awarding and funding GLBIO Travel Fellowships.

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GLBIO 2024 Presenter Information

All presentations for GLBIO 2024 will presented live regardless if you are participating in-person  or virtually. While most presenters will be in-person, those unable to travel will be presented live through the conference platform and streamed into the venue presentation room.

As you plan your participation as a presenter please find below details to assist you with your specific presentation type at the conference:

• How to Join the Session as a Virtual Speaker
• In-person talk computer details
• Live Talks and Pre-recorded videos for the platform library
• Poster Presentation
• Recorded Presentation Guidelines for Virtual Events
• Live Presentation Guidelines for Virtual Events
• How to record a PowerPoint Presentation
• Hybrid Conference Optimal Conditions
• Uploading your Talk
• Uploading your Poster
• Social Media Promotion
• Resources

You can also find additional training videos here: https://help.junolive.com/exhibitors-speakers/training-videos-for-exhibitors-speakers-moderators

To join the session:

1. log in to the virtual platform using the email you registered for the conference with.
   • It is important that you use the same email as permissions on the virtual platform are tied to your email
2. Once logged in, navigate to your talk
   • There are multiple paths to your talk, for example searching through the Scientific Programme or via your profile page
3. Normally clicking on your talk will bring up the details about your talk.  30 minutes before the session where your talk is scheduled, that link will instead take you to the video conferencing system.  This is why the email permissions are important. 

We ask that you join as early as you are able within the 30 minute window to provide ample time to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.  Please note, this is 30 minutes before the session containing your talk, not 30 minutes before your talk.

NOTE: sharing the screen with the virtual audience means presenter mode cannot be used unless you have a second monitor and configure it beforehand.  For more information about screen sharing with a single monitor visit this page: https://help.junolive.com/exhibitors-speakers/screen-sharing-with-a-single-monitor

If you need assistance joining the room there is a help chat available that will attempt to troubleshoot and connect you to live assistance.  You can also contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For those presenting in-person please note you must use the supplied computer due to the connection process with the JUNO virtual platform. You should pre-load your presentation on the in-room computer prior to your talk.

Computer Specifications:

• All laptops will run Microsoft Windows 10 and include PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Office.  PDFs will not be able to have the fullscreen shown on the podium computers, as such powerpoint is highly recommended
• All laptops will have Microsoft Office compatible with the version from 2016. There should be no compatibility issues for presentations created with PowerPoint 2019 or 2021.
• If Video will be a part of your presentation, it is highly recommended for it to be inserted using the “Video on my PC” option within PowerPoint. Save/include the video file included in the same folder as your presentation. It is not recommended to use the “Online Video” option.  Presentation times will not be extended for troubleshooting technical difficulties for videos that do not load.
• Custom/non-standard Windows fonts are not recommended or supported. If utilized, ensure that the font(s) are fully embedded within your presentation file for best results.
• Apple Keynote and Google Slides are not supported.
• Slide size should be set to “Widescreen (16:9)” within PowerPoint (this is the default).
• Projector Information: 16:9 Aspect Ratio / 1920x1080 resolution. Screen size will vary depending upon the room.

All abstract presenters, invited speakers, poster presenters, and proceedings presenters are required to provide a pre-recorded talk for the virtual platform library in advance of the conference. The pre-recorded talk will be available shortly after the live presentation to provide faster and more seamless access to the conference content for virtual participants.

All in-person poster presenters, must upload a 5 minute .mp4 video to the virtual conference platform site or with a PDF of their poster no later than May 6, 2024.  Virtual only posters must upload both a .pdf and an .mp4  Those presenting a poster and a talk on the same topic must provide two sets of files, one for the talk one for the poster.  A talk video cannot be used for a poster presentation as they are separate entities under GDPR with different restrictions.

Pre-recorded talks for the platform library should be prepared ensuring you upload a .mp4 file. Videos should be recorded in 720p - 1080p and there is no limit on video file size.  Poster PDFs must not exceed 10Mb.  Presenters will upload their recordings directly through the conference platform site after logging in as a registrant. Don't forget you need to be registered no later than April 22, 2024.

PLEASE note your video cannot be updated after the deadline.

• Save your presentation as an .mp4 file
• Ensure you use the filename(s) provided to you in the email sent upon submission of the Confirmation of Participation.  This email will be sent from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., be sure it is whitelisted so as not to miss any communications from ISCB
• If you are presenting a poster in addition to a talk you must prepare a second video for the poster as the allowed time is shorter (5-7 minutes).  The video for your talk cannot be used for your poster presentation.  See the poster instructions below for more details
• Recording may or may not include the presenter in the recording, this is at the presenter's discretion. Should the presenter elect to appear on camera in your recording, we suggest you wear the same outfit the day of your presentation.
• Ensure you prepare your talk based on the length of time specified within the acceptance notification:
  • Proceedings Talk (20 minute time slot)
  • Abstract Long Talk (20 minute time slot)
  • Abstract Talk (15 minute time slot)
  • Abstract Flash Talk (10 minute time slot)
  • Invited Talk (Variable, check with your COSI or Track organizer for more information)

The following links can be of assistance for planning your presentation(s):

• Pre-recording Video Presentation Guide
• Speaker Guide for Live Video Streaming

Some additional helpful tips on planning your recorded talk are available below. We suggest that if you are including a visual image of yourself in the recording you consider wearing the same outfit for the live presentation.
Turn on live captions using the Google Chrome browser.  Download Chrome here if you haven’t already. Remember, you’ll always need to access the event website in Chrome for these captions to work. More details can be found at https://help.junolive.com/attendees/turn-on-live-captions

Presenters of a poster presentation will upload your poster and video via the conference platform with the following:

• Presentation abstract
• PDF of your poster, no larger than 10Mb
• 5 minute poster presentation talk as an .mp4 file (Maximum 5 minutes)
• Videos should be recorded in 720p - 1080p and there is no limit on video file size

Poster presenters will be able to:

• direct message with attendees
• create ad hoc "video demo rooms" 
• Q&A with the poster presenter via public comments

Some helpful tips on planning your recorded talk are available below.

Presenting your poster in a lighting style format using the PechaKucha or Ignite talks presentation style or a single slide or PDF is an option for presenters.

Here is an example of a presentation: https://youtu.be/rbLbb7eOao8

In-person poster presenters can find their poster number and session on the Posters Programme page

Poster Display Size:

When preparing accepted posters please note that your poster should not exceed the following dimensions: 46 inches wide by 45 inches high. There will be 2 posters per side on each poster board. If your poster exceeds these dimensions, you will not be allowed to put up your poster as it will encroach on the other presenters' space.

Download Guidelines

Download Guidelines

How to record a Power Point presentation

For the best experience please consider the following in preparation of the conference:

• Preferred browser is Chrome
• Hardwire your computer vs wifi
• Turn-off other browsers, background programs and eliminate other internet devices being used if possible

To ensure all required presentation materials are available be sure to follow these steps to upload your files

1. Once the window for you to upload your poster opens you will be sent a "You have been added as an Admin" email from ISCB
2. Log in to the conference virtual platform using the email you registered with
3. Navigate to your presentation. You can do so with the link in the "You have been added as an Admin" email, or you can navigate to your talk using the "Scientific Programme" on the virtual platform
4. Once in the page for your talk you will need to scroll down to click on your name, then visit page to go to your speaker profile
5. Click the edit button on your speaker profile
6. Use this page to add a photo and speaker bio (OPTIONAL) and be sure to click the "Save Changes" button after any updates.
7. To upload your mp4 navigate to the "Meta Data" tab and click the "Add Meta Data" button
8. Select "Upload MP4" from the type menu
9. Click Choose a file then navigate to the video on your computer.  Be sure to use the filename provided upon submission of the Confirmation of Participation.  Using the incorrect filename may result in the file not being properly displayed.
10. Confirm you have the right video and a pop-up will appear showing you progress of the upload. Once completed the "Cancel" button will change to "OK"
11. Click "Save Changes"

The following video tutorial from ISMB 2022 will walk you through the same steps

To ensure all required presentation materials are available be sure to follow these steps to upload your files

1. Once the window for you to upload your poster opens you will be sent a 'You have been added as an Admin' email from ISCB with a link that will take you directly to the front end of your poster booth
   • Additionally, you'll receive a notification on in your profile on the conference site that will direct you to the same location as the email
2. Information tab = OPTIONAL Intro, Description, and Image update
3. Rotators - this is where you'll upload the mp4 of your presentation. The steps to do so are:
   • Click "Add rotator"
   • Give the rotator a title
   • Type - use the drop down to find "Video Upload mp4"
   • Upload file - this will open to search your computer for the file. Be sure to use the filename provided upon submission of the Confirmation of Participation.  Using the incorrect filename may result in the file not being properly displayed
   • Once uploading, don't navigate to another page - you may use a separate tab while the video is uploading, though
   • Once completed, the "CANCEL" button will update to "OK". Click "OK" and then save changes
4. Resources - this is where you'll upload your pdf. This process is the same as the mp4
   • Add a title (required)
   • Description is optional and not shown on the site
   • Upload your file using 'Upload File'. Again, this will allow you to search your local computer for the file you'd like to upload
     • Be sure to use the filename provided upon submission of the Confirmation of Participation.  Using the incorrect filename may result in the file not being properly displayed
     • File must be less than 10 MB - this limit only applies to the pdf
   • The same downloading window will appear, and you'll click Complete when the file has been uploaded.
5. Meta Data - this is where you may add in any personal links/ways to contact you (Optional)
6. Greeting - This will populate next to the rotator on the page (Optional)

The following video tutorial will walk you through the same steps

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Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

The headquarters hotel for GLBIO 2024, The Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center is walking distance to both the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. Enjoy easy access to Oakland and other East End neighborhoods, a multitude of cultural destinations to include the Cathedral of Learning, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, along with exciting shopping and dining.

Unwind at this 100% non-smoking hotel with plush bedding and modern conveniences including free WiFi, and make the most of your stay with our free area shuttle, heated indoor pool, fitness center, business center, and an onsite restaurant and lounge. Parking is available for $29 plus tax per night.

• Room Rate: $160 for a Single King or Two Queen Standard per night
• Includes complimentary WiFi, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, and Free Shuttle to Local Attractions
• Discount room rate deadline is Sunday, April 21, 2024

Please use one of the following to book your reservation:

• Please use this link to book online
• Call for a reservation directly at 412-682-6251. Please reference 'GLBIO 2024'

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Find us on the University of Pittsburgh campus, in the heart of the Oakland neighborhood. We're a short walk from UPMC hospitals and Carnegie Mellon University is within a mile. PPG Paints Arena, Acrisure Stadium, and PNC Park are within four miles. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site meeting space, and meals in our restaurant, The Garden Grille and Bar.

Relax at this 100% non-smoking hotel with plush bedding and modern conveniences including free WiFi, and make the most of your stay with our free area shuttle, heated indoor pool, fitness center, business center, and an onsite restaurant and lounge. Parking is available for $30 plus tax per night.

• Room Rate: $159 for a Two Queen Standard per night
• Includes complimentary WiFi and Fitness Center
• Discount room rate deadline is Monday, April 22, 2024

Please use one of the following to book your reservation:

• Please use this link to book online
• Call for a reservation directly at  412-683-2040 or 1-800-445-8667. Please reference 'GLBIO 2024'

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WELCOME TO GLBIO 2024!

This is the 16th Great Lakes Bioinformatics (GLBIO) conference. GLBIO is organized by the Great Lakes Bioinformatics Consortium to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of research findings and methods. An important goal for the conference is to foster long term collaborative relationships and networking opportunities within the domain of computational approaches to biology. 

Join us at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States for the 2024 Great Lakes Bioinformatics Conference. The conference will begin on Monday, May 13, 2024 and conclude on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

The conference is organized by the Great Lakes Bioinformatics Consortium to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of research findings and methods. An important goal for the conference is to foster long term collaborative relationships and networking opportunities within the domain of computational approaches to biology. The program will include oral presentations, poster presentations, invited keynote speakers and tutorials.

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Program Chairs

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Links within this page: Registration Benefits | Registration Fellowships | In-Person Registration Fees | Virtual Registration Fees | ISCB Membership | Code of Conduct | Media Release Statement | Tutorials | Conference Proceedings | Cancellation Policy | Controlled Access to Meeting Content

Register Now
Be sure to log in before registering if you are a member.

The safety of conference participants is ISCB’s top priority. Please take a moment to review the Health and Safety Protocols at https://www.iscb.org/iscb-policy-statements/iscb-health-and-safety-protocols, which outline the right of entry requirement to the conference.

Registration and Hotel Deadlines
*subject to change without notice

Registration Benefits

Registration for GLBIO 2024 conference is for the full conference. Participants can choose to register to join live at the University of Pittsburgh or virtually. Live participants will have access to the virtual platform - ISCB Nucleus, the ISCB center for science, collaboration, and training.

GLBIO 2024 Registration includes the following conference benefits:

• Live sessions with on-demand recordings to benefit attendees from all time zones
• 100+ expected scientific talks and posters
• Live question and answer feature to engage with the speaker during sessions
• Live chat feature to engage with other participants within your session room
• Dedicated time for research presentations within the Poster Theatre
• Ability to make new connections when utilizing the virtual attendee profile and match maker features
• Schedule one-on-one time with speakers, poster presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors to learn more about their work, products, or services
• Exclusive access to the GLBIO on-demand repository of talks and poster presentations for viewing at your leisure after conference dates through ISCB portal
• Access to training workshops (additional fee) on May 13 - coffee breaks included
• Coffee breaks are included for the conference May 14-16 to all participants

Registration Desk Hours (In-person)
*subject to change without notice

Registration fees are in USD for all in-person and virtual registrations. Certificates of participation will be available on-line following the conference for registered delegates who actively participated.

For a variety of reasons, ISCB/GLBC strongly prefers that scientific research accepted for oral presentation be presented in-person at the conference venue. We understand that some presenters will have valid reasons to avoid in-person attendance. ISCB will grant remote presentation options for reasons associated with maternity/paternity leave, care for a family member, personal/medical disability, sickness, financial hardship, or potential visa problems. If your research is accepted for oral presentation and you are unable to present in person, ISCB/GLBC requires notification at the time of acceptance and no later than April 12, 2024. You will be asked during your confirmation of participation to confirm your in-person participation. If unable to participate you will need to request a waiver by writing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Talks will be broadcast live through the virtual platform for participants.

All virtual talk presenters will be required to provide a pre-recorded talk in advance of the conference. The pre-recorded talk will be used in case of any unforeseen circumstances that prevent a live presentation by the presenter.

All posters, virtual or in person, are required to submit a brief pre-recorded video and pdf of their poster to the virtual platform.  Failure to upload these files may result in revocation of in-person poster acceptance.

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Registration Fellowships

GLBIO is pleased to offer conference (travel and registration) fellowships to any member in good standing with priority going to members from low or middle income countries as well as students and postdoctoral fellows to attend the GLBIO 2024 conference. Funding sources for Fellowships are very limited and we regret that we are not able to fund all applicants. The conference organizers are committed to providing support to as many eligible applicants as possible. Fellowship consideration is based on membership, accepted work to GLBIO 2024, and country economic status based on World Bank rankings.

Register Now
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In-Person Registration Fees

You can verify your country tier and ISCB membership rate by using this calculator: https://www.iscb.org/dues-calculator

ISCB now offers group registrations!  The Group PI must have a Professional, Laboratory, or Institutional membership to ISCB.  They are charged at same rate as a Professional Member, but all other members of the group register at a discount.  Minimum group size 3 (group PI and 2 others).  NOTE: Group registrations are charged to a single registrant (the group admin), be sure to confirm your institution's regulations and procedures about reimbursement of third party payments.

Register Now
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Virtual Registration Fees

You can check which country income rate will be used at: https://www.iscb.org/dues-calculator

ISCB now offers group registrations!  The Group PI must have a Professional, Laboratory, or Institutional membership to ISCB.  They are charged at same rate as a Professional Member, but all other members of the group register at a discount.  Minimum group size 3 (group PI and 2 others).  NOTE: Group registrations are charged to a single registrant (the group admin), be sure to confirm your institution's regulations and procedures about reimbursement of third party payments.

Register Now
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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 during registration.

ISCB Membership Renewal

If your ISCB membership is not current or will expire on or before May 13, 2023, you will be offered an opportunity to renew your membership as part of your registration fees through the online system.

Payment Options

GLBIO 2024 conference fees are charged in USD. The following credit/gift cards are accepted for registration: MasterCard and Visa.

Wire Transfer or Cheque

Last day to pay by wire or check Ends on April 29, 2024 - after this time only Credit Card payment is accepted

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 $25.00 wire administration fee must be added during your 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.

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Code of Conduct

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

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Media Release Statement

ISCB intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in ISCB news, media, and promotional material, in print and electronic, including the ISCB website and social platforms. By participating in this event, you grant ISCB the right to use any image, photograph, voice or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional media and publicity efforts without compensation. You release ISCB, its successors, assigns and agents from any liability of any nature and understand that media may be displayed, distributed or used by ISCB for any purpose. All media becomes the eternal property of ISCB under CC-BY4.0.

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Tutorials

Tutorials will be offered as in-person in Pittsburgh in advance of the conference. Details on tutorial programs being offered will be available in early 2024.

Note: You must be registered for the GLBIO 2024 conference to attend a tutorial.
Registration for tutorials will close prior to the start of the event, if not already sold out. Register early to avoid disappointment.  Important dates are listed at the top of this page and on the key dates page. 

Tutorial Fees:

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Conference Proceedings

Conference proceedings will be available as an open access, online-only special issue of Bioinformatics sometime after the conference closes.

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Cancellation Policy

Special offer: For delegates registering no later than March 4, 2024, you are eligible for a full conference refund at any date prior to the opening day of the conference should your plans change. No cancellation fee applies.

Requests for registration cancellation must be made in writing and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to May 10, 2024, and will be refunded, less a $50.00 administration fee. No refunds are available after May 10, 2024.

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Controlled Access to Meeting Content

Only registered participants will have online access to the conference while it is live, and for 6 months afterwards, though the virtual platform. Presenters may provide permission to ISCB to keep and, separately,  to share the recording of their talks.  Any recordings for which ISCB was granted permission to keep the recording will be available to registered participants via the virtual platform for so long as it is open.  Only those presentations for which ISCB has permission to share the recordings will be posted to our YouTube channel and the Nucleus Content Library.  This permission can be updated at any time.

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

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Special Sessions & Workshops

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Full Length Papers for Oral Presentations

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Abstracts for Oral Presentations

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Posters

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*Poster portal information will be sent to all approved posters after the notification deadline. Note: Late Breaking posters will have a very short turn-around

**In-person posters are also required to load a video and a pdf to the virtual platform

Registration

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