Bringing Glasgow’s computational biology & bioinformatics community together
Join the vibrant Glasgow Computational Biology community at the University of Glasgow! Whether you’re utilising computer algorithms to tackle intriguing biology problems or simply curious about the intersection of computation and life sciences, our events are perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and delve deeper into the exciting world of computational biology. Don’t miss out – come along and be a part of our dynamic community!
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Glasgow Computational Biology Conference 2025Check out our monthly eventsCompBio Hackathon 2025
Hackathon 2025
Registration is now open! Apply here by 1st May 2025.
Following the success of our CompBio 2024 Hackathon, we are happy to start planning the next one.
This year we have decided to change the process of collecting project proposals. We are going to start with an initial expression of interest and an abstract submission. Below is the outlined hackathon timeline.
Step 1: Abstract submission (email us with a short abstract, no longer than 500 words). Deadline: December 18th, 2024 (Closed). Following the abstract submission, the team will review your abstracts and liaise further with you to help shape exciting but achievable projects.
Step 2: Full project proposal deadline: March 2025 (Closed). Only projects that have completed Step 1 will be considered.
Step 3: Participants application form now open, deadline 1st May 2025. Sign up now!
Step 4: Hackathon event, 4-6th June 2025
Let us know if you have any questions, we can’t wait to see your ideas!
The CompBio Team
Monthly Events
Engage in lively discussions and exchange ideas at our regular science-sharing events!
Our community gathers to explore fascinating advancements in computational biology and bioinformatics, sparking conversations that inspire innovation. Join us at various locations across the university, from the main campus at Gilmorehill to centers at Garscube, and afterward, unwind and continue the conversation at the pub.
The Conference
Overview
An opportunity to bring together Computational Biologists from across the University and further afield
Computational biology is fast becoming one of the most interesting research areas in modern science and the University of Glasgow has a large number of researchers working within the area.
Click here for more information about the 2024 Glasgow Computational Biology Conference
Topics of Interest
- Omics
- Systems Biology
- Population Genetics
- Medical Imaging
- Computational approaches to public health and clinical data
Our Goal
The University of Glasgow computational biology conference is an opportunity for Ph.D. students and early career researchers to come together to share ideas and build collaboration for future projects. The conference will cover a wide variety of applied and methodological research related to computational biology, and we welcome researchers from a variety of backgrounds.
If your research area is not covered by the list above but it’s still relevant to computational biology, do not hesitate to submit an abstract. The conference will give the chance for students and early career researchers to present their work, but also give them the opportunity to listen to established researchers from within the University of Glasgow. See the confirmed list of keynote speakers. This event provides excellent opportunities to network and discuss your research.