Join us at ISCB UK 2026 - Sequences, Structures, Systems!

The first ISCB UK conference will take place in Cambridge, UK, from April 21st - April 22nd 2026. The UK has a large diverse bioinformatics and computational community, this meeting will bring this community together to share cutting-edge science, foster collaborations, and build networks. 

The programme will feature keynote lectures from internationally recognised leaders, sessions showcasing the latest advances in computational methods and their applications in the life sciences, and plenty of opportunities for networking and community building.

Whether you are an established researcher, an early-career scientist, or a student taking your first steps into the field, ISCB UK 2026 is your opportunity to be part of shaping the future of computational biology in the UK and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you in 2026 for this exciting first chapter in our journey.

Venue: Robinson College, Cambridge

We are holding our first ISCB UK meeting at a former ISMB venue, the third ISMB conference was held here in 1995.

What to Expect

The first morning (21st April) will be a student focused session led by the UK Regional Student Group of ISCB. The full meeting will start at lunch on 22nd April. That evening there will be a conference dinner in the dining hall at St. John's College, a short walk from Robinson College.
The 22nd April will have a full day of talks and poster sessions

Scientific Topics

The conference is open to all areas for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from basic research to resources, infrastructure and education. Example topics include (but are not limited to):

• AI and machine learning in Biology and Medicine
• Bioinformatics resources and infrastructure
• Databases, Ontologies and Biocuration
• Cancer genomics and personalised medicine
• Evolutionary, Comparative Genomics and Phylogenetics
• Metagenomics and Microbiome Analysis
• Multi-Omic Informatics
• Network Biology and Systems Biology
• Protein/RNA Structure Analysis, Prediction and Design
• Single-Cell Analysis
• Drug Discovery and Repurposing
• Bioinformatics Education

Abstract Submission

Abstracts are invited for those wanting to give oral and/or poster presentations. Abstract submission will open soon.