ISCB News and Announcements

Nominate the visionary scientists, educators, and influencers who have shaped the future of Computational Biology.

The ISCB Fellows program recognizes scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of computational biology and bioinformatics. Being selected as an ISCB Fellow is a prestigious honor that acknowledges an individual's excellence in research, education, service, and leadership.

ISCB is accepting nominations for the 2024 Class of ISCB Fellows. Help us identify deserving colleagues by submitting a nomination before the deadline on 20 November 2023.

As an ISCB Fellow, your colleague will be honored for their significant contributions and join the ranks of respected leaders in the field. This distinction recognizes their impact through a lifelong body of work.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS 20 NOVEMBER 2023

Unleash Your Knowledge at ISMB 2024: Call for Tutorials is Now Open!

Shape the Future of Bioinformatics: Submit Your Tutorial Ideas Today!

We're thrilled to announce that the doors to the ISMB 2024 Tutorial Submissions are now open! This is your opportunity to illuminate the path forward in the exciting world of computational biology and bioinformatics.

Are you ready to inspire, educate, and lead the way? Your journey begins here!

Deadline: December 18, 2023

For more information, guidelines, and to submit your tutorial proposal, visit https://www.iscb.org/ismb2024/submissions/tutorials

The Tutorials program builds knowledge and provides hands-on training in cutting-edge topics relevant to the bioinformatics field and the COSI communities.

Submit Tutorial Proposals

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!

Unlock Your Potential with ISCBacademy: Where Knowledge Meets Opportunity!

Join us for an ISCBacademy COSI webinar and empower yourself with the latest bioinformatics know-how.

COSI Series Webinars:

November 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST - Exploring the Potential and Risks of Third-Generation Long-Read Transcriptome Sequencing for Unraveling Transcriptome Complexity. by Ana Conesa, Spanish National Research Council - Hosted by HiTSeq

November 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST - Empirical evaluations of large language models for bioinformatics education and research by Stephen Piccolo, Brigham Young University - Hosted by Education

November 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST - Phylogenetic network estimation from site patterns using composite likelihood by Sunsik Kong, University of Wisconsin-Madison - Hosted by EvolCompGen and SMBE

January 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM EST - Pervasive downstream RNA hairpins dynamically dictate start-codon selection by Yezi Xiang, Duke University - Hosted by iRNA and RNASociety

ISCBacademy webinars are offered as a free service to all ISCB members and Non-Members. To access the webinar you need only log in to ISCB Nucleus.

To propose a talk for an ISCBacademy Webinar click here.

Elevate Your Research at RSGDREAM 2023!

Your research can shape the future of genomics. Don't miss this golden opportunity to submit your late-breaking research to RSGDREAM 2023, and be part of a historic event.

Late Breaking Posters Deadline: 25 October or until capacity is reached.

Ready to Submit? Don't Miss Out! Submit your work today and check out the Featured Topic Areas for RSGDREAM 2023 here.

Submissions

DREAM Challenges

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Final call for proposal submissions at GLBIO 2024!

Are you a pioneer in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics? Do you have expertise and insights to share with a vibrant community of researchers and professionals?

This is your opportunity to shape the agenda, inspire discussions, and lead the way in advancing the frontiers of computational biology. Submit a proposal for a Tutorial or Special Session to GLBIO 2024 today!

GLBIO 2024, where ideas transform into innovations and collaborations pave the way for breakthroughs. Submit your proposal and be a part of something extraordinary!

Tutorial & Special Session Deadline is October 23, 2023

Tutorial & Special Session Proposals

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Supercharge Your Research Impact at RSGDREAM 2023!

RSGDREAM 2023, a premier conference, offers you the perfect platform to shine with your Late Breaking Research.

Late Breaking Posters Deadline: 25 October or until capacity is reached.

Ready to Submit? Don't Miss Out! Submit your work today and check out the Featured Topic Areas for RSGDREAM 2023 here.

Submissions

DREAM Challenges

Conference Information

Keynote Speakers

The second Asian Student Council Symposium (ASCS2023) is an exciting event that aims to provide a platform for students and early career researchers to present their work to an international audience, build a network within the vibrant community, and develop soft skills in an environment that fosters the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The symposium will be organized as a virtual event on 25th November 2023.
It will bring together leading experts in the fields of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology through keynote talks, panel discussion, and host exciting competitions along with talks of young researchers as oral, poster, and flash talk presentations.

The program updates can be followed up through our website and social media handles.

Our event is a unique opportunity for participants to gain valuable insight from fellow researchers, establish a network, and learn about cutting-edge research in the field.

Special Focus: This year, the symposium will have a special focus on the interdisciplinary nature of Computational Biology. Echoing ISCB’s objectives, our symposium welcomes researchers from all races, castes, genders, and regions around the world.

Registration: is free for ISCB Members and partner conferences. For further details on registration, please visit our website here.

Call for Submissions:
Become a part of this exciting symposium and into and submit your research for abstract submissions here.
Extended Deadline: 17th October 2023

Proposal Opportunities at GLBIO 2024!

Are you passionate about bioinformatics and computational biology? Do you have groundbreaking research or innovative ideas to share with the community?

We invite you to submit a proposal for a Special Session or Workshop to be part of GLBIO 2024!

Special Session & Workshop Deadline is October 23, 2023

Special Session & Workshop Proposals

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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!

Knowledge is power! Join us for an ISCBacademy COSI webinar and/or a Training & Tutorial and empower yourself with the latest bioinformatics know-how.

COSI Series Webinars:

October 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT - LinkML: an open data modeling framework, grounded with ontologies by Sierra Moxon, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Hosted by BOSC and Bio-Ontologies

October 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT - Clustering predicted structures at the scale of the known protein universe by Pedro Beltrao, Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics - Hosted by 3D-SIG

October 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT - Challenges and applications of small databases in mass spectrometry-based proteomics data analysis by Andy Lin, PNNL - Hosted by CompMS

November 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT - Exploring the Potential and Risks of Third-Generation Long-Read Transcriptome Sequencing for Unraveling Transcriptome Complexity by Ana Conesa, Spanish National Research Council - Hosted by HiTSeq

Practical Training and Tutorials:

October 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM PDT - The BioCyc Web Services API by Suzanne Paley - Hosted by ISCB

Note: Space in tutorials is limited and you must register before you can attend. Tutorial registration closes 48 hours before the start of the tutorial.