About
In 2006, the Student Council conceptualized 'Regional Student Groups (RSGs)' with the aim to promote interaction among students pursuing research in the field of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Over the past few years, SC has successfully established 26 RSGs globally and the number is on a steady rise. Presently, the RSGs comprise of more than 1500 members across the world. RSGs conduct regional events and meetings to promote the professional development of students. RSGs also aim to serve as a bridge between the local industry and academia by providing career opportunities for the students.
Initiatives
RSG-Funding program
Thanks to an allocation of funds from the ISCB, the Student Council is providing funding support to selected proposals for events or initiatives from RSGs.There are 3 deadline-based calls throughout the year inviting proposals from RSGs to organise events at their local regions of operation.
11 proposals have been submitted in first call of 2016 out of which 9 events have been funded.The second call is underway.
Spotlight RSGs
Two RSGs are selected as “Spotlight RSG of the year” based on the previous year’s performance.The leaders of these RSGs will be rewarded with a complimentary ISCB membership for a one-year period and they will also receive certificates of appreciation from the ISCB.Last year,RSG-North Africa and RSG-Turkey were awarded as “Spotlight RSGs of the year 2015”.
RSG Leader’s Fellowship for developing nations
2 RSG Leaders from developing countries are awarded fellowship of max 1000 USD to attend ISMB, the major annual meeting of ISCB.
ISCB Community Board
RSGs are encouraged to have public community conversations on community.iscbsc.org.
Starting an RSG
Interested in starting an RSG in your region? We will be glad to help you set up one! Please read our RSG Startup Kit.
Thanks to an allocation of funds from the ISCB, the Student Council is providing funding support to selected proposals for events or initiatives from RSGs. You can find more details here. Before you decide to submit a proposal, please contact rsg@iscbsc.org.
List of RSGs
RSGs are listed according to their latest year of recognition.
RSGs recognized for 2025
*being updated.
| RSG name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RSG-Oregon | rsg-oregon@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-oregon.iscbsc.org/ |
RSGs recognized for 2024
| RSG name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RSG Argentina | rsg-argentina@iscbsc.org | https://rsg-argentina.netlify.app/ |
| RSG-Australia | rsg-australia@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-australia.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Bangladesh | rsg-bangladesh@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-bangladesh.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Brazil | rsg-brazil@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-brazil.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Chile | rsg-chile@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-chile.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Colombia | rsg-colombia@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-colombia.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-France | rsg-france@iscbsc.org | https://jebif.fr/ |
| RSG-India | rsg-india@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-india.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Iran | rsg-iran@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-iran.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Iraq | rsg-iraq@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-iraq.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Italy | rsg-italy@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-italy.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Luxembourg | rsg-luxembourg@iscbsc.org | http://www.rsg-luxembourg.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Mexico | rsg-mexico@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-mexico.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Netherlands | rsg-netherlands@iscbsc.org | http://www.youngcb.nl/ |
| RSG-Nigeria | rsg-nigeria@iscbsc.org | http://www.rsg-nigeria.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Norway | rsg-norway@iscbsc.org | https://rsg-norway.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Pakistan | rsg-pakistan@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-pakistan.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Peru | rsg-peru@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-peru.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Spain | rsg-spain@iscbsc.org | http://www.rsg-spain.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Turkey | rsg-turkey@iscbsc.org | https://rsgturkey.com/en/ |
| RSG-United Kingdom | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-uk.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Uruguay | rsg-uruguay@iscbsc.org | https://rsg-uruguay.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Venezuela | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://www.rsg-venezuela.iscbsc.org/ |
RSGs recognized for 2023
| RSG name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RSG-Finland | rsg-finland@iscbsc.org | |
| RSG-Northern Africa | rsg-northernafrica@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-northafrica.iscbsc.org/ |
RSGs recognized for 2022
| RSG name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RSG-Denmark | contact@cbiovikings.org | https://www.cbiovikings.org/ |
| RSG-Ecuador | rsg-ecuador@iscbsc.org | https://rsg-ecuador.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Morocco | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | https://twitter.com/rsg_morocco |
RSGs recognized for 2021
| RSG name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RSG-South Africa | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://sasbistudents.weebly.com/ |
| RSG-South Eastern USA | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-se-usa.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Sweden | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-sweden.iscbsc.org/ |
RSGs recognized in the past
| RSG name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| RSG-Germany | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-germany.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Belgium | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-belgium.iscbsc.org/ |
| RSG-Switzerland | rsg-chair@iscbsc.org | http://rsg-switzerland.iscbsc.org/ |
In case you have any questions please write to us at rsg@iscbsc.org.