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The 2026 CBHC Awards are accepting nominations to recognize outstanding contributions across Canada’s bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science community!

 
 

Who’s Eligible

Nominees must work in bioinformatics, computational biology, or data science (BCBDS) in Canada, be based at a Canadian institution, and not have received the same award within the last five years. Self-nominations are welcome.

 
 

Award Categories

  • CBH Research and Innovation Award: For early- and mid-career professionals advancing impactful, creative, and forward-looking work in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science.
  • Francis Ouellette Community Award: For early- and mid-career professionals strengthening the Canadian BCBDS community through leadership, inclusivity, open science, and shared resources.
  • CBH Impact Trainee Award: For trainees making exceptional research or community contributions aligned with either award above.
 
 

Prize

One-year ISCB membership (courtesy of CBH) plus either $500 or an additional three years of ISCB membership.

Nomination Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025