Links within this page: Ian Lawson Van Toch Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Paper | RCSB PDB Poster Prize

Ian Lawson Van Toch Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Paper

The Outstanding Student Paper Award is given to the student who presents the most thought-provoking or original paper at the Conference, as judged by our panel of experts.

This award is given in memory of Ian Lawson Van Toch, a 23 year old Medical Biophysics graduate student at the University of Toronto who passed away in August 2007. Ian was fortunate to have already discovered his passion for computational biology and how it can - and will - lead to quantum breakthroughs in cancer research. This passion was sparked when Dr Igor Jurisica hired Ian to work in his lab at the Ontario Cancer Institute as a researcher during the summer of 2006. That introduction blossomed into a mentoring relationship that is so vital to helping young students launch their careers.

Our thanks go to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation who has sponsored this award since 2008.

Past recipients of this special award include:

• ISMB 2024 - Charles Broadbent, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
• ISMB/ECCB 2023 - Cassandra Burdziak, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States
• ISMB 2022 - Quentin Garrido, Université Gustave Eiffel, ESIEE Paris, LIGM, France
• ISMB/ECCB 2021 - Jamshed Khan, University of Maryland
• ISMB 2020 - Yannik Schälte, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany
• ISMB/ECCB 2019 - Torsten Gross, IRI Life Sciences, Humboldt University, Germany and
  Dinithi Sumanaweera, Monash University, Australia
• ISMB 2018: Rani Powers, University of Colorado, United States
• ISMB/ECCB 2017: Kymberleigh Pagel, Indiana University, United States
• ISMB 2016: Yaron Orenstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
• ISMB/ECCB 2015: Farhad Hormozdiari, University of California, Los Angeles, United States
• ISMB 2014: Andrey D. Prjibelski, St. Petersburg Academic University, Russia
• ISMB/ECCB 2013: Wyatt Clark, Indiana University, United States
• ISMB 2012: Deniz Yorukoglu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
• ISMB/ECCB 2011: Sara Berthoumieux, Inria, France
• ISMB 2010: Keren Yizhak, Tel Aviv University, Israel
• ISMB/ECCB 2009: Manfred Claassen, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• ISMB 2008: Lucas Ward, Columbia University, United States

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Links within this page: Elixir/NIH-ODSS | DREAM | Publications - Navigating Journal Submissions | Innovation at the Intersection: Industry’s Role in Bioinformatics | Stewardship Critical Infrastructure | NIH Track on GenAI, Cyberinfrastructure, Digital Twins, and Quantum Computing | WEB

ELIXIR/NIH-ODSS

Biodata resources are essential to life science research, providing the infrastructure that supports data sharing, analysis, and discovery. However, maintaining reliable, long-lived services while adapting to rapidly changing scientific and technological landscapes presents an ongoing challenge. This session will bring together leading experts to examine how biodata resources are evolving to meet these demands. Through a series of insightful talks and discussions, we will explore how resource managers are driving innovation, ensuring sustainability, and addressing emerging needs in the global scientific community.

Structuring Meaning: Ontologies and Knowledge Graphs in the Biodata Ecosystem
Ontologies and knowledge graphs are foundational to ensuring that biodata resources are findable, interoperable, and adaptable to scientific innovation. This session highlights leading initiatives that embed semantic frameworks into the heart of biomedical data infrastructures.

Under the Hood: Building Scalable and Sustainable Biodata Infrastructure
Robust, scalable infrastructure is the engine that powers modern biodata resources — enabling everything from efficient data delivery to the integration of advanced analytical tools. This session delves into the evolving technical foundations that support biodata platforms at scale, with a focus on strategies that balance innovation, performance, and sustainability.

Demonstrating Value: Funding Models, Impact, and Engagement in Biodata Resources
Biodata resources are essential to the global life sciences research ecosystem, but their long-term sustainability depends on more than technical excellence — it requires clear demonstrations of value, alignment with evolving user needs, and innovative funding strategies. This session brings together diverse perspectives on how biodata infrastructures can remain responsive and resilient in resource-constrained environments.

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DREAM Challenges

Solving Problems. Together

The DREAM Challenges are crowd-sourcing to solve complex biomedical research questions. 
Together, we share a vision to enable individuals and groups to collaborate openly so that the 'wisdom of the crowd' provides the greatest impact on science and human health.  Over sixty crowd-sourced DREAM Challenges have benchmarked informatic algorithms in biomedicine.  DREAM has had over 30,000 cross-disciplinary participants from around the world that have volunteered as solvers. Over 105 academic journal publications have resulted from DREAM Challenges covering a range of disease areas.

Learn more about the DREAM process - Pose > Prepare > Engage > Evaluate > Share

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Publications - Navigating Journal Submissions

Coming soon.

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Innovation at the Intersection: Industry’s Role in Bioinformatics

Coming soon.

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Stewardship Critical Infrastructure

Coming soon.

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NIH Track on GenAI, Cyberinfrastructure, Digital Twins, and Quantum Computing

This full-day track will explore the transformative potential of cloud and emerging technologies in biomedical research, focusing on quantum computing, digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and NIH cloud cyberinfrastructure initiatives. Hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) and Center for Information Technology (CIT), the session aims to bridge cutting-edge research and practical applications in areas like drug discovery, precision medicine, and personalized healthcare. It will bring together researchers, practitioners, and technology leaders to discuss the latest advancements and how they can revolutionize biomedical research and clinical applications.

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WEB

Coming soon.

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Join us for an exciting and innovative networking experience at ISCB's Success Circles event! Success Circles is a unique take on traditional thought-leader sessions, designed to foster meaningful connections and facilitate knowledge sharing among attendees.

What to Expect

• Networking Reinvented: Success Circles is a dynamic networking event where participants are grouped into small circles, each led by a knowledgeable facilitator. This setup encourages engaging conversations and the exchange of valuable insights.
• Expert-Led Discussions: Our expert facilitators will guide discussions on various topics related to bioinformatics, computational biology, and beyond. Whether you're an expert in the field or just starting, there's something for everyone.
• Personalized Learning: Connect with peers who share your interests, challenges, and aspirations. Explore new ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and form lasting connections.
• Interactive and Engaging: Break away from traditional conference formats and enjoy a lively, interactive experience that encourages open dialogue and collaboration.

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Who Should Attend

Success Circles is open to all ISCB conference attendees looking to expand their professional networks, share knowledge, and gain insights from experts in the field. Attendance is limited and registration is required. Ensure you save your spot by including this in your conference registration.

Don't miss this opportunity to make meaningful connections, share your expertise, and be a part of a dynamic networking event. Success Circles promises to be a memorable and valuable addition to your ISCB conference experience.

Join us and be a part of the future of networking at ISCB's Success Circles!

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Event Support

Success Circles is a dynamic opportunity to connect and collaborate with conference attendees by sponsoring one of the expert-led discussions. Support this exciting and innovative event by sponsoring a topic table. Contact Veronika Hotton to learn more about this and other opportunities.

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Links within this page: Invitation Letters | Electronic Travel Authorizations | European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) Requirement

In order to travel to England, there are certain entry requirements you must meet depending on the country you live in.

You can check if you need a visa and if you meet basic eligibility requirements HERE.

If you require a visa, you can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to travel to the UK. Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks if you’re outside the UK, or 8 weeks if you’re inside the UK. If deemed eligible, you may also pay an additional fee for a faster decision using ‘priority service’.

Please refer to the UK Visas and Immigrations Department webpages for additional links and information.

You can also visit the IATA TravelCentre website, input information about your trip, and receive details about what immigration and health requirements must be met.

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Invitation Letters

If you require an invitation letter to support your visa application, please complete our Visa Letter Form. This must be completed after you register for the conference, and we recommend filling it out no later than Sunday, April 27th, 2025.

Using this form results in an auto-generated visa letter. If you experience any issues generating your visa letter, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Visa Letter Form

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Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA)

Non-Europeans can apply in advance for an ETA, and will need one to enter the UK beginning January 8, 2025. An ETA is not a visa; it is a digital permission to travel to the UK. Applying for an ETA costs £16.

For more details on the ETA application steps, what you can/cannot do with an ETA, and materials needed to apply, please read this page. 

If you are unsure whether you need an ETA, you can check the "Who does not need an ETA" section on the page linked above.

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European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) Requirement

The ETIAS travel authorization is a new program that was set to launch in 2025, but is now launching in the last quarter of 2026. No action from travelers is required at this time.

If you would like to review the ETIAS requirements in advance of the program's launch, please visit the links below.

It is a requirement for entry for visa-exempt nationals traveling to any of a list of 30 European countries. The travel authorization is linked to your passport, and with it you’re able to enter the territory of the listed European countries as often as you want for short-term stays in any 180-day period. Note, however, that the ETIAS authorization does not guarantee entry to these countries. You will still be required to show your passport and other documentation in order to verify that you meet each country’s entry requirements.

For detailed information about the ETIAS travel authorization, click HERE.

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Links within this page: Funding Information | Application Overview | Key Dates | Maximum Award Amounts | Application Process | Eligibility Requirements | Eligible Expenses | Award Notification | Contact | Contributors

Funding Information

ISCB is pleased to offer conference fellowships, including registration waivers for virtual participants, for students and postdoctoral fellows to present a talk or poster at the conference. Funding sources for Conference 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. Conference Fellowship consideration is based on membership and accepted work.

Conference Fellowship Application Invitations are sent directly to eligible individuals after acceptance of scientific submissions to Proceedings, Abstracts, and/or Posters.

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Application Overview

1. The submitting author will be sent the invitation and is responsible for getting the invitation to the presenting author if the work is not being presented by the submitting author;
2. Applicant must be a current member of ISCB prior to submitting an application. The membership must be valid through the calendar year;
3. Applicant must be listed as an author and be the presenter of an accepted Oral or Poster presentation (Late Poster submissions are ineligible for a fellowship) in order to be eligible to apply for conference fellowship funds
4. All applicants must attend all conference days and secure additional funding from other sources in order to be able to cover the full costs of attending the conference;
5. The deadline to submit a fellowship application is May 20, 2025. No exceptions will be made.

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Key Dates

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Maximum Award Amounts

The maximum fellowship award is determined based on the geographical location of the applicant and upon submission of appropriate receipts. 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). Maximum awards are as follows:

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Application Process

Application is by invitation-only, sent automatically via email to the submitting author of an accepted Proceeding, Abstract Talk, and/or Poster submission (excluding accepted Late Posters). This invitation email will arrive after notification of acceptance of one of these submission types as a separate email. IF YOU HAVE AN ACCEPTED PRESENTATION AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN INVITATION BY END OF DAY, ANYWHERE ON EARTH, MAY 14 – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER AND THEN CONTACT US IF AN INVITATION IS NOT THERE: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Each invitation will include a travel fellowship application URL to link to an application. The application URL must be submitted by the presenting author only, if the qualifying requirements are met. If the submitting author is not the presenting author, it is the responsibility of the submitting author to forward the invitation to the presenting author if the eligibility requirements are met. Each application URL can only be used one time and no application will be accepted after the deadline of May 20, 2025.

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Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicant must be a current ISCB member whose membership does not expire prior to December 31, 2025. Applications will not be accepted from non-members; pending memberships do not qualify and must be paid in full prior to submission of an application.
2. Applicant must be listed as an author or co-author on the original submission of an accepted Proceedings paper, Abstract, or Poster (excluding accepted Late Posters), and, per the requirements of the funding agencies, the funded applicant must be the presenting author of the work. (Submitters to the "Call for Late Posters" are not eligible for fellowship funding.)
3. Applicant must be registered in a degree program (undergraduate or graduate) or as a *post-doctoral research fellow at an accredited educational institution at the time of the conference; early career researcher (low - Upper-Middle Economic countries); post docs and employees of any US federal agency are ineligible for funding using US federal funds - currently we have only US federal funds for this travel fellowship program. (*The period of eligibility for a Post-Doc is five (5) years from the time of their PhD completion date).
4. Applicant must be registered by June 13, 2025, and attend all four conference days. If attendance at the conference is dependent on receipt of fellowship funds, please do not register until after the notification of travel fellowship funding. Any funded applicant failing to register for the conference by June 13, 2025 will automatically forfeit the funds so that another applicant can be awarded from among the original pool of applicants.
5. Applicant must be able to pay all expenses of attending the conference up front, including conference registration fee (as noted in above), travel, accommodations, and meals. Travel Fellowship funding will be provided via the ISCB payment system (bill.com) via secure electronic funds transfer (wire or ACH) approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference. 

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Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses toward fellowship funds include registration for the conference, Student Council Symposium or Tutorials, transportation (air or land transportation from home region to conference city), hotel accommodations (booked within the ISCB official block), and a maximum of $250.00 in meal expenses. In order to receive the full-awarded amount, receipts for registration, transportation, and hotel accommodations that equal or exceed the awarded amount are required.

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Notification

Applicants will be notified no later than May 31, 2025 of the funding status. In some cases applicants may be notified they are on a waitlist for funding, which means that ISCB is fully expecting but still awaiting the formal confirmation of our grant award from one or more granting agency, and that awarding of those funds will not be possible until the grant needed to fund the travel fellowship is confirmed. 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 with the Conference Fellowships Desk 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 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 of Conference Fellowships.

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Contributors

The Conference Fellowships are made possible by generous donations from:

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ISCB recognizes that many of our members have personal care responsibilities that can present a challenge to attending scientific conferences, and hence interfere with career advancement. We also recognize that you know best how to care for your own dependents and what their needs are.

Accordingly, ISCB offers Dependent Care grants in the amount of $600 USD to as many eligible candidates as allowed by available funding to be used towards expenses that will facilitate the member’s attendance.

Candidate eligibility

• Be an ISCB member in good standing (active membership at the time of the application and during the conference).
• Have a submission accepted for presentation in which the candidate is the presenting author. Any presentation is eligible, but priority will be given to members presenting talks.
• Be a primary caregiver (the one that cares more than 50% of the time) of a child or dependent adult at the time of the conference
  
  • Alternatively, the award can be used if the member needs caregiving assistance during the conference
• Priority will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated need and/or are in early stages of their academic careers (e.g., graduate students, postdocs), as well as ISCB members working in non-high-income countries.

Eligible expenses include (but are not limited to) providing airfare for your child or for a caregiver to accompany you and attend functions with you if needed, costs for childcare at home while you are away (be it professionally provided or costs related to having a relative fly to provide care), or extra help paying for on-site care. Awardees can spend this money as they think best.

Applicants will be asked to provide:

• Career stage (undergraduate student/graduate student/postdoctoral researcher/non-tenured faculty/tenured faculty/unemployed).
• Age of dependents, if applicable.
• Description of role as caregiver for a dependent adult, child, or relative; or needs for personal assistance.
• A brief justification of the need for this award and how the award will be used (300 words max).

Payments will be sent promptly following the completion of the meeting after the awardee submits proof of attendance.

Submission deadline: May 30, 2025
Notifications will be sent by June 6, 2025

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We are seeking event staff applications. Event Staff must be ISCB members with memberships expiring on or after the last day of the conference.

Event staff are expected to assist as scheduled for approximately 20 - 24 hours during the conference (generally for a shift of 5 - 6 hours each day).
Event staff are asked to participate in a training session in the afternoon of Saturday, July 19. The session will last approximately 90 minutes.
Event staff should be available for scheduled shifts on all dates beginning the first day of the conference, through the end of the conference. A schedule of shift allocations will be provided prior to the conference start date.

In return for working as event staff, those selected are provided with a complimentary conference registration, time-based pay, and a conference T-shirt. Regarding registration, we ask that you DO NOT register in advance, we will send a code for your registration after decisions have been made. If you are not selected, a discount code will be sent to you to allow you to register at the early bird rate.

Some event staff roles:

• Technical Moderator (TM) - responsible for assisting the speakers in loading their presentations on the laptop, managing the audio and visual recording of presentations from the room in the virtual platform, moderate the online chatroom and answer attendee questions as needed. Assist the Scientific Session Moderator as required.
• Room Monitor (RM) - monitor the doors once the session starts to ensure late arriving delegates enter quietly. Track and record the number of delegates for each session and submit them to ISCB staff. Provide back up to the TM as needed.
• Information Desk (ID) - assist delegates with general questions related to the venue and the conference to include room directions, programme timeline and details, and social activities.
• Registration Desk (RD) - assist by handing out delegate badges and additional items as needed, ensuring the orderly and smooth operation of the registration area and flow of delegate item collection.
• Poster Hall (PH) - set up poster numbers, provide pins, directions, and other questions about posters as required by attendees and ISCB staff.

In addition to above specific roles, all event staff are asked to assist with general conference items such as directions and other duties as required.

Application deadline is Friday, May 9, 2025.
Notifications will be sent on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Click here to submit an application

Links within this page: Bioinformatics in the UK | Come Together: A Night of Networking & Fun | CollaborationFest | Edit-A-Thon | ISCB-China Workshop | LGBTQI+ Meet-Up | Bioinfo4Women Meet-Up | Serene Stretch Symposium | Success Circles | JPI Meet-Up

To register for these optional events if you’ve already registered follow these steps:

1. Find the email with the subject line "ISMB/ECCB 2025 Registration Confirmation”sent from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Click the link in that email that says "Click here to review or update your registration”
3. Find the button under the map on the right hand side that says “Modify Registration”
4. Navigate to the "Additional Options" page
5. Add the events you're interested in to your registration
6. Click the continue buttons to complete the updated registration, including paying any new outstanding balance

Bioinformatics in the UK Reception

Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 18:00
Location: Exhibition Centre Terrace
Cost: £10 Students, £10 Post-Docs, £20 Professionals

Join us for a dedicated networking reception at the conclusion of the Bioinformatics in the UK track sessions. Attendance is open, but space is limited and registration is required.  You can register while registering for ISMB/ECCB 2025.

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Come Together: A Night of Networking & Fun

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Location: Punch Tarmey's
Website: https://www.punchtarmeys.co.uk/
Cost: £25 Students, £25 Post-Docs, £50 Professionals
⚡NEW Deadline! Register by at noon July 18th — don’t miss out!

Get ready to hit play on a night to remember! Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and networking at Punch Tarmey's on Wednesday, July 23, 2025! This exclusive add-on event for ISMB/ECCB 2025 combines great food, good company, and endless entertainment. Your ticket includes a delicious dinner, dessert, two drink tickets, and unlimited access to Arcains, the incredible three-story arcade next door. Whether you're connecting with colleagues, challenging new friends to a game, or just unwinding, this is your chance to kick back and level up your conference experience!

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CollaborationFest

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 and Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: Wed: 11:20 – 18:00; Thurs: 8:40 – 16:00
Location: 02F

Join us at ISMB CollaborationFest 2025!

CollaborationFest will be a collaborative work event at which participants work together to contribute code, documentation, training materials, and challenging analysis problems and use cases. Bring your own project ideas or come ready to collaborate with others on their projects!

BOSC has held CollaborationFests (aka CoFests) every year before or after ISMB since 2010. (See, for example, https://www.open-bio.org/2025/02/26/ISMB-CollaborationFest-2025/) This year, we decided to hold the CollaborationFest as part of ISMB/ECCB and open it to all registered ISMB/ECCB participants. It will take place during the last two days of ISMB/ECCB.

ISMB CollaborationFest 2025 will be co-organized by volunteers from four COSIs:

• Bioinformatics Open Source Conference (BOSC)
• Bio-Ontologies and Knowledge Representation (BOKR)
• Function COSI
• 3DSig

Due to space constraints, participation in CollaborationFest is limited. To indicate your interest in participating, register for ISMB/ECCB 2025 by June 20 and sign up for CollaborationFest as an “add-on” during the registration process. We will contact you by June 23 to request a few pieces of information to help us organize the event. Last-minute walk-ins may be possible if we are not at capacity.

Limited remote participation will be possible but how much you can interact will be highly dependent on the people and projects active on the day. We expect to have a video feed from the room available; joining will require you to have registered as a (virtual or in-person) ISMB attendee.

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Edit-A-Thon

Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Location: 13
Capacity: 50 in-person, 100 virtual

The ISCB Wikipedia Committee is organizing an Editathon at the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) Conference in Liverpool, July 2025. This event aims to improve and expand Wikipedia content related to bioinformatics and computational biology, making high-quality scientific knowledge accessible to the global community.

Join forces with researchers, students (from advanced undergraduates to PhDs), and veteran Wikipedia editors as we:

• Upgrade existing articles with up-to-date bioinformatics insights
• Create new entries on critical topics that deserve recognition
• Fortify citations with high-impact, peer-reviewed sources

The editathon will also include an introductory session for newcomers, providing guidance on Wikipedia editing policies and best practices.
By contributing to Wikipedia, attendees will help bridge the gap between scientific advancements and public knowledge, ensuring that key bioinformatics topics are well-documented and freely available. No prior Wikipedia editing experience is required—just a passion for science communication and open knowledge!

Want to contribute? Register here and help shape the future of open science!

Frequently asked Questions here

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ISCB-China Workshop

Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 18:00
Location: 01C

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LGBTQI+ Meet-Up at ISMB/ECCB

Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Location: Riverside Balcony

Join us for an LGBTQI+ lunch meet-up, an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and foster community in a welcoming space. This gathering continues the momentum of the first ISCB LGBTQI+ Symposium and the informal meet-up at ISMB 2024. Whether you're looking to network, find support, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, we welcome you to be part of this inclusive event!

All LGBTQI+ attendees and allies are invited! Bring your lunch from Hall 2 and join us for an hour of connection and camaraderie. 🌈

Want to learn more about the LGBTQI+ Symposium, its impact, and why these spaces are important? Check out our editorial article: Queer voices in computational biology: the first ISCB LGBTQI+ Symposium in Bioinformatics Advances: https://doi.org/10.1093/bioadv/vbae204

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Bioinfo4Women Meet-Up: Supporting Women in Bioinformatics

Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Location: 02F
Organized by: Bioinfo4Women

Women are still underrepresented in science, particularly at senior career levels and leadership. The "leaky pipeline" persists in bioinformatics, as it does in other STEM areas, due to biases in hiring, tenure, visibility, and recognition. Addressing these disparities is essential for fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation in academia. Gender equality is not merely an ethical imperative but also a key promoter of productivity and innovation among scientific teams.

This Birds of a Feather session is a continuation of desk research and takeaways from a workshop that will be conducted during the ELIXIR All Hands in June 2025, providing an open forum to share and exchange initiatives that enable and foster women in science. The Bioinfo4Women initiative will share its successful activities, including mentoring and fellowship schemes, visibility actions, establishment of research lines, and best practices for advancing women to leadership positions.

The session will end with an open debate, where participants can exchange experiences and discuss pragmatic strategies for enhancing gender equality in bioinformatics and beyond.

Speakers:
Davide Cirillo
María Chavero Díez 
María Flores Rodero
María Morales Martínez

Format: Open discussion and presentation of successful initiatives.  All are welcome to participate and share experiences.

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Serene Stretch Symposium

Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 to Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 8:00
Location: Upper Galleria - Delegate Foyer

Join us for the Serene Stretch Symposium, a refreshing way to start your conference day!

This gentle, 30-minute morning yoga session is open to all and designed to help you feel energized and focused for the scientific programme ahead. Registration isn't required, but is appreciated so we can best plan how to accommodate all those interested. Simply add it to your registration and make sure to bring your own mat or towel!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, take this time to reset and recharge before diving into the day!

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Success Circles 

Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 18:00 pm - 19:30
Location: Hall 2
Cost: £10

Join us for an exciting and innovative networking experience at ISCB's Success Circles event!

Success Circles is a unique take on traditional thought-leader sessions, designed to foster meaningful connections and facilitate knowledge sharing among attendees. The event is open to all ISCB conference attendees looking to expand their professional networks, share knowledge, and gain insights from experts in the field. Attendance is limited and registration is required. Ensure you save your spot by including this in your conference registration.

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JPI Meet-Up

Date: Wednesday, July 23
Time: 18:00
Location: Riverside Balcony

Join the ISCB Junior PI group for an in-person meet-up! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Junior PIs, learn more about the needs of our ISCB JPI community, and support each other! We're excited to collaborate on strategies to address these needs and build a supportive network. We've already started planning our first in-person event after the COVID period, and our community is reviving and super excited to meet new colleagues!

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