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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!

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Do you know about the ISCB Career Center?

You can use it to post a job, find a job, or post a CV!

Check out our quick guide below for more info

Last Call:

Dependent Care Grant Deadline for ISMB 2024 is

May 31, 2024

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What is it?

ISCB is offering Dependent Care grants in the amount of $600 USD to as many eligible candidates as allowed by available funding to be used toward expenses that will facilitate the member’s attendance at ISMB 2024.

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).

Registration for the first Asia and Pacific Bioinformatics Joint Conference is open.

From now until July 31st, register to take advantage of early bird registration rates!

🗓️ Important Dates for APBJC 2024

Abstract submission
Submission deadline: July 7th
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

Call for Tutorial Proposals for ISCB-LATAM 2024!

Tutorials not only foster collaboration and growth within the bioinformatics community, but they play a pivotal role in the conference experience, offering participants an opportunity to delve into cutting-edge topics, acquire new skills and hands-on training, and to engage with emerging trends in bioinformatics.

Whether you're an experienced presenter or considering sharing your knowledge for the first time, we welcome tutorial proposals from all backgrounds and expertise levels!

Submit your tutorial proposal today for a chance to take part in ISCB-LATAM 2024 in Medellín, Colombia!

Tutorial proposals are due by Monday, June 3.

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Submitting a Tutorial Proposal

Comprehensive details are available on the ISCB-LATAM Tutorials page, but below are the basics for submitting your tutorial proposal.

Tutorial proposals should contain the following information in a maximum of 4 pages:

Title of Tutorial
Abstract for Tutorial
Learning Objectives for Tutorial
Short promotional blurb for promotion if selected
Maximum number of attendees participating
Draft Schedule of the tutorial including coffee breaks (half-day or full-day schedule); include draft talk titles or draft content to be covered in each section
Identify and highlight blocks of hands-on content in your submission
Draft List of Tutorial Speakers with titles and affiliations
Intended audience and level. Describe the audience for which the Tutorial is aimed, and at which level it would be taught (e.g., beginner, past experience, advanced knowledge).

The final proposal must be uploaded as a PDF file only.

During the submission process, be sure to provide a brief description of the tutorial that will be used on the website to promote it to delegates, and to confirm that if selected, you will submit draft and final tutorial materials for committee review by the listed deadlines.

Are your flight plans ready for smooth sailing?

If you’re attending ISMB 2024, we want to ensure you have a stress-free journey to Montréal. If you’re flying with Air Canada, Delta Airlines, or United Airlines, use the corresponding code below to receive an exclusive discount on your flight:

Air Canada: QPE6YYJ1
United: ZPQF421521
Delta: NM3UP

For more travel info, check out our ISMB FAQ page by clicking the button below!

ISMB FAQ

Don't miss out on being part of the world's largest bioinformatics conference this July! Secure your tickets and join us in Montréal for an unforgettable experience.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Last Call for Late Poster Submissions for ISMB 2024

Late poster submissions will be accepted until

Monday, May 20.

Submit Now!

Important Information

There will be three in-person poster sessions:

July 13, 2024 at 12:20 – 14:20
July 14, 2024 at 12:20 – 14:20
July 15, 2024 at 12:20 – 14:20

For in-person posters, the recommended poster size is no larger than 46" (117cm) wide x 46" (117cm) high.

Note: There is no on-site poster printing available.

All poster presenters, whether virtual or in-person, will upload a short 5–7 minute video to the virtual conference platform site along with a PDF of their poster beginning no later than July 2, 2024. The video is part of the video library and all registered delegates will be able to view their poster through the conference platform.

Poster submission information can be found here. Details on preparing your poster recordings can be found at the Presenter Information page.

ISMB may not be until July, but the deadlines to take advantage of special rates for student or hotel accommodation during the conference are coming up quickly!

Read on for details, or click here to visit the ISMB Venue, Accommodation, and Travel page!

Deadlines and Details

Student Accommodations

Deadline: Monday, May 27, 2024

For student attendees of ISMB, ISCB has secured a block of rooms at McGill University:

La Citadelle Residence
Royal Victoria Dormitory
Carrefour Sherbrooke

If you’re interested in staying at a McGill University accommodation, please use one of the following methods to book your reservation:

Phone: 514-398-5200
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

When booking, don’t forget to mention the International Society for Computational Biology ISMB 2024 Conference.

Details of each location can be found on the ISMB Venue, Accommodation, and Travel page under Student Accommodations.

Conference (Hotel) Accommodations

Deadline: Monday, June 17, 2024 by 5 PM EDT

It’s recommended that you book your hotel room early in order to take advantage of the special room rates that are subject to availability. If you have yet to book your accommodation for ISMB 2024, make sure you do so through Showcare, the official Housing Bureau for ISCB's ISMB Conference.

Upon completion of your conference registration, a link to “book your housing” will be provided on the registration confirmation page.

You’ll be able to access the link via the orange button directly below the Google map of the conference location on the confirmation page.

Already registered but didn’t book your accommodation? No problem! you can book by clicking on the “Click Here to Book Your Housing” banner in your ISMB 2024 Registration Confirmation email.

Rooms are available at the following hotels:

Le Westin Montreal
Hotel Monville
Hotel Dauphin Montreal Downtown
Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal
DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal
Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown

NOTE: Please do not contact the hotels to make a reservation directly. Discounted rates are only available through Showcare. Please register for the conference before booking your accommodations.

For any questions about hotel reservations, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ISMB Housing Policies

Day 1 of the GLBIO Conference is today!

If you missed out on the initial registration, don’t worry; you can still take part as a non-presenting participant!

Click the button below to register and access exclusive content!

While you can register to attend in-person, if you’re not in the Pittsburgh, PA area, you can opt for virtual attendance and attend talks and view posters via Nucleus, the virtual conference platform!

Once you’re registered, head to https://iscb.junolive.co and login. Then, access the conference by clicking on the conference tile:

Don't miss out! Register now and be part of the
GLBIO Conference experience!

Note: If you have registered and are a presenting participant, check your Know Before You Go email for details about accessing and navigating Nucleus.

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