| 2006 Workshop on Multiscale Biological Imaging, Data Mining & Informatics | |
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United States - CA - Santa Barbara |
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| Hosted by: | Center for Bioimage Informatics |
| Venue: | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Dates: | Sep 07, 2006 through Sep 08, 2006 |
| Early Registration Deadline: | 2006-08-20 |
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Description |
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| With the development of advanced in situ and in vivo imaging techniques, the number of biological images (e.g. cellular and molecular images, as well as medical images) acquired in digital forms is growing rapidly. Large-scale bioimage databases are becoming available. Analyzing these images has been proven critical for biologists to seek answers to many biological problems. For example, analysis of the spatial distribution of proteins in molecular images can differentiate cancer cell phenotypes. Comparison of in situ gene expression pattern images during embryogenesis helps to delineate the underlying gene networks. EM tomography has been used to determine the architecture and arrangement of molecular machines within cells and tissues. Novel techniques that enable millimeter-, micrometer- and nanometer-scale observations of the same specimen are also emerging. The potential of mining the information in bioimages, especially at different scales of resolution and complexity, is enormous for a deeper understanding of physiology and pathogenesis, for basic sciences as well as for applied sciences and bioengineering. To cope with the great complexity and demand for high-throughput analysis, advanced techniques of bioimage informatics will be the key for any significant progress. The goal of this workshop is to bring together interdisciplinary researchers to identify problems at each level of imaging and particularly across different imaging modalities/scales, and present their answers using cutting edge image data analysis, computer vision, data mining, machine learning, visualization, and informatics methods. We believe that the integration of information obtained by different imaging techniques and its mining will be of uttermost importance and lead new insights that are presently inaccessible by one imaging modality alone. Following the 2005 Workshop on Bioimage Data Mining and Informatics which was successfully held at Stanford University, this year we focus more on the multiscale aspect of bioimaging and the large-scale bioimage informatics. We will feature a two-day workshop allowing interdisciplinary experts to brainstorm what is the state-of-the-art in this field, what are the limitations, and what are the potential solutions for effectively mining useful information from the increasingly complex bioimage data. Beside presentations from individuals, this workshop will also feature panel discussions, posters, exhibitions and demonstrations. We view this workshop as an opportunity to foster collaborations to overcome the current challenges and limitations. We hope that both biologists with an interest in cutting edge imaging as well as computer scientists with an interest in bio-image analysis, data mining and visualization will recognize the importance and timeliness of multiscale and large-scale bioimage informatics. We hope that you will enjoy what promises to become an exciting workshop in the beautiful Santa Barbara. |
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| Additional Information | |
| Event URL: | http://www.bioimageinformatics.org/2006/ |
| ISCB Member Discount: | None |
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