Last call!

If you’re hoping to be part of the inaugural Asia and Pacific Bioinformatics Joint Conference, you have until

Sunday, July 7

to submit your abstract!

Don’t Forget:

Early bird registration rates end July 31st.

ISMB 2024 is just around the corner, and we don’t want you to miss out on talks, tutorials, and top-notch science!

 Whether you’re able to attend in person or can join us virtually, there’s still time to register!

Still haven’t decided if you should attend?

Here’s why you should be there:

• Training workshops and tutorials: Sessions to boost your bioinformatics and computational biology expertise. (See below for a tutorial deadline reminder.)

• Student Council Symposium: A symposium for students to showcase research and connect with peers and experts.

• Live and on-demand sessions: Live and on-demand talks for all time zones.

• Scientific talks and posters: 500+ scientific talks and 700+ posters on varying topics within bioinformatics and computational biology.

• Live Q&A and chat features: Engage with speakers and participants through interactive features!

• Research Exchange Forum: A platform for researchers to present their work, both in person and virtually.

• Face-to-face networking events: Networking opportunities for in-person attendees.

• Virtual attendee profile and matchmaker features: Tools for networking and forging connections in the virtual platform.

• One-on-one meetings: Arrange private meetings with speakers, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors to explore their work.

• Access to the on-demand repository: Access exclusive recordings of talks and poster presentations post-conference.

Don’t wait to secure your spot at the premier event in bioinformatics and computational biology happening live in Montréal and online!

 We look forward to seeing you there! 🧬

Tutorial Registration Reminder:

The final day to register for all tutorials, both virtual and in-person, is Friday, July 5. Act fast, as many are already sold out!

Note: You must be registered for ISMB in order to attend a tutorial.

Check out the details below to see how you can be a part of ISCB-LATAM SOiBiO CCBCOL 2024 and contribute to the field of bioinformatics!

Proceedings Papers

Authors are invited to submit proceedings papers to ISCB-LATAM to be included in a special issue of Bioinformatics Advances featuring peer-reviewed articles from the ISCB-LATAM conference!

Paper Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 25

Oral and Poster Presentations

Scientists and professionals in bioinformatics and computational biology are invited to submit their high-quality original research for presentation at ISCB-LATAM!

Your abstract should highlight a scientific result and not serve as an advertisement for any commercial software package. You can see the list of topics here.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, September 6

Hoping for an Attendance Fellowship?

If you’re seeking an attendance fellowship, submit your abstract by Monday, August 5 for consideration!

Click the button below to find more information on proceedings papers and abstract submissions, and to submit your work to ISCB-LATAM!

If you want to be part of the inaugural APBJC conference, you have until Sunday, July 7 to submit your abstract.

🗓️Other Important Dates for APBJC 2024

Abstract submission

• Acceptance notifications: by July 28th

Late breaking abstracts (Poster only)

• Submission period: July 30th - August 7th

Registration

• Early bird registration: May 10th - July 31st

• Regular rate registration: starting August 1st

Reminder: Our first LGBTQI+ Symposium is coming up on Monday, June 17

If you haven’t registered yet, click the button below to go to the Nucleus platform where you can register your email and receive a magic link to join the event!

To see what’s in store for the symposium, click here for more details or check out the programme overview below!

ISMB 2024 is coming up fast, and this year’s event promises to be a remarkable gathering of minds, featuring a diverse array of talks, tutorials, and networking opportunities!

Each day of the conference has a keynote address, poster sessions, COSI tracks with invited speakers, and time to “Caffeinate and Connect with Exhibitors”! Other conference highlights include the Career Fair, networking reception, Success Circles, and special sessions.

Don’t forget to check out the detailed Scientific Programme to see the
     daily schedules for each COSI track, and the special sessions!

Still haven’t registered for ISMB 2024?

Now is the perfect time to secure your spot and join us for what promises to be an enriching and information-filled event!

We look forward to seeing you in Montréal for five exciting days
of learning and collaboration!

Check out the Abridged Agenda here:

Do you know a middle or high school student interested in bioinformatics?

Join us for the 2024 Youth Bioinformatics Symposium!

ISCB will host the 2024 Youth Bioinformatics Symposium (YBS), exploring computational biology through a hybrid event on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Middle and high school students interested in computational biology are invited to register for this symposium and participate in our one-day programme including:

• A keynote talk from BF Francis Oullette from Origin Bioinformatics Canada.

• Two exclusive tutorials:

  • Jumpstart Your Python Journey: Introduction to Python in Science and Biology

  • Finding and Analyzing Genetic Data to Study Evolution: Multi-Sequence Alignments and Phylogenetics

• A student challenge delving into bioinformatics solutions for environmental challenges and sustainability.

YBS is a unique, one-day event that provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to come together and learn more about the exciting fields of computational biology and bioinformatics!

 Click the button below to register or learn more!

Have you registered for social events at ISMB 2024?

If you haven’t registered for ISMB 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to include social events taking place during ISMB 2024 during your registration. Take a peek a the social events page linked below to see what’s happening!

For the early birds who’ve already registered, you’re going to want to check out the ISMB Social Events page, too, to see what events have been added so you don’t miss out!

Here’s a short list of some of the events taking place during the conference:

• Success circles: A. unique take on traditional thought-leader sessions, designed to foster meaningful connections and facilitate knowledge sharing among attendees.

• Serene stretch symposium: Daily morning yoga sessions to help you feel energized before a busy conference day!

• Women in Computation Biology Meet-Up: A chance to meet, mingle, and build connections with fellow leading women in the field!

• COSI-specific social events:

  • CAMDA’s cocktail style dinner and drinks with hot and cold dishes at Marché des Éclusiers.

  • The CompMS social event at 3 Brasseurs.

  • iRNA’s three-course sit down dinner at Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises.

Register for social events today to network, connect, and enjoy the social side of ISMB!

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with Bioinformatics Advances!

Bioinformatics Advances is the fully open access, peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Computational Biology, published jointly with Oxford University Press.

When you publish in Bioinformatics Advances, your work is sure to reach your target audience—plus if you’re an ISCB member, you’ll receive a 20% discount on the open access charge.

Here are a handful of other benefits to publishing in the journal:

Author-centric focus: The Bioinformatics Advances team provides quality feedback, engages in attentive dialogue during review stages, and offers suggestions for improvement even if a paper is rejected.

Efficient processing: Reviews are thorough yet swift, with a 28-day average time to the first decision.

Streamlined submission: Authors can save time by submitting manuscripts and metadata directly from bioRxiv, selecting Bioinformatics Advances from the list of affiliate partners.

Open access benefits: Bioinformatics Advances offers increased visibility, accessibility, and citation potential for authors, along with compliance with funding agency policies.

Read and Publish agreements: Oxford University Press has agreements with institutions and consortia, allowing authors from participating institutions to publish open access at no charge.

Impactful research: The research published in Bioinformatics Advances significantly impacts and grows the field of bioinformatics and computational biology.

Click here to find out more about submitting to the journal!

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 To keep up to date on the research being shared within the virtual pages of Bioinformatics Advances, be sure to follow along on X!