LA-SCS 2026-Latin America Student Council Symposium in Lima, Peru

7th edition Bioinformatics connecting Latin America

LA-SCS 2026

A hybrid symposium for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral researchers in bioinformatics and computational biology.

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📌 Lima, Peru
📅 November 9, 2026
🌐 Hybrid format

About the symposium

Latin American Student Council Symposium 2026

The ISCB Student Council and its Regional Student Groups are thrilled to announce the 7th Latin American Student Council Symposium (LA-SCS 2026), to be held in a hybrid format in Lima, Peru.

The event is designed for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students working in bioinformatics and computational biology. Participants can present their research, connect with the regional community and strengthen scientific communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Plan ahead

Key dates

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Abstract deadline August 26, 2026
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Symposium November 9, 2026
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Call for submissions

Abstract submission

Present your work to a regional and international audience in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Submission deadline

August 26, 2026

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View detailed abstract guidelines
  1. Your work should broadly fall within bioinformatics and computational biology.
  2. Unpublished work is encouraged. Published work may also be submitted if it has not previously been presented at an ISCB Student Council Symposium.
  3. Abstracts will be evaluated according to clarity, usability, uniqueness, relevance to computational biology and completeness.
  4. Keep the title concise while accurately representing the research.
  5. The abstract must not exceed 400 words and should include:
    1. Background
    2. Methodology
    3. Results
    4. Conclusions
  6. Do not include position, affiliation or other personal information in the abstract text.
  7. Presentations are individual. Co-authors are allowed, but only the presenting author receives the presentation or award certificate.
  8. Each person may deliver only one presentation.
  9. The presenting author must have participated in the original research.
  10. Submitters may select oral only, oral or poster, or poster only.
  11. Do not use abbreviations or references in the abstract.

Questions: lascs@iscbsc.org

Attend LA-SCS 2026

Registration

Join LA-SCS 2026 in person or online. Choose your attendance option to complete the appropriate registration.

Scientific agenda

Program

All times are in Peru Time (PET, UTC−5).

08:00 – 08:15
Register & Welcoming WordsParticipant registration and opening remarks.
08:15 – 09:00
🎤 Keynote Speaker 1Dr. Agustín LunaIntegrative Modeling of Drug Response & Resistance Using Big Data & Network Pharmacology
09:00 – 09:15
EV-Net: A bioinformatic tool for the exploration of extracellular vesicles-mediated intercellular communicationEstefania Torrejón
09:15 – 09:30
GUARA: An optimized framework for microbial genome recovery across sequencing technologiesMonyque Silva
09:30 – 09:45
A benchmark-driven computational pipeline for T-cell epitope prioritization from bacterial genomesJennifer Almeyda
09:45 – 10:00
Towards predictive microbial ecology through hybrid mechanistic–machine learning modelingHéctor Hernández-González
10:00 – 10:30
☕ Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:35
💬 RoundtableCurrent and Future Role of AI in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
11:35 – 11:55
Integrated Sensor Engineering and AI-Assisted Peptide Design to Target the Zika Virus NS2B-NS3 ProteaseAlejandro Cadillo-Valverde
11:55 – 12:15
Comparative Population Genomics and Machine Learning Unveil Structural Variations in Gut Microbial GABA-Biosynthetic Gene Clusters Across Human CohortsAndree Bernal
12:15 – 13:00
🎤 Keynote Speaker 2Dr. Vinicius Maracaja-CoutinhoFrom single cells to communities: advancing inclusive genomics and precision medicine in Latin America
13:00 – 14:00
🍽 Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:45
🎤 Keynote Speaker 3Dra. Claudia MachicadoThe role of the Structural bioinformatics in basic and applied research: a vision from the academia
14:45 – 15:00
Closing Remarks

Featured speakers

Keynote speakers

Ideas · Perspectives · Discussion

Roundtable

Current and Future of AI in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Join our panelists for a discussion on the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Moderated by Ana Castillo Orozco

People behind the event

Organizing Committee

Meet the team behind the organization of LA-SCS 2026.

Program Committee

Design Committee

Outreach Committee

Finance Committee

Web Committee

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Sponsorship opportunities

Support the next generation of bioinformatics and computational biology professionals across Latin America. Sponsorship offers visibility, community engagement and direct connection with emerging researchers.

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Contact

lascs@iscbsc.org

Supporting LA-SCS 2026

Sponsors and partners

Silver sponsor

GenotipiaVisit website ↗

Bronze sponsor

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Institutional support

ISCB Student Council
International Society for Computational Biology