22nd Student Council Symposium 2026
The ISCB Student Council Symposium is a student-organized event featuring keynote lectures, oral presentations and a poster session. The Symposium is tailored mainly to undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdocs in computational biology and related disciplines. The Student Council Symposium is a forum for students and young researchers in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work to an international audience, build a network within the computational biology community and develop important soft skills in an environment that fosters an exchange of ideas and knowledge.
The event will precede ISMB 2026.
When? 12 July 2026
Where? Wasington DC, USA
Important Dates
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract submission | 9th April 2026 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | 5th May 2026 |
| Late-breaking poster | 7th May 2026 |
| Registration | 5th June 2026 |
All abstracts must be submitted through the EasyChair submission system. Use the button below.
Registration
| Fees | In person | Virtual |
| Members: For Delegates also registering for the conference. | $60 | $20 |
| Non-Members: For Delegates also registering for the conference. | $120 | $30 |
You have the option to register for SCS2026 together with the main conference registration or separately.
Call for Abstract Reviewers
We’re looking for experts in computational biology/bioinformatics to help review abstracts for the 22nd Student Council Symposium 2026 (SCS2026). Your insights will help shape an outstanding conference program!
Deadline: 7th April 2026
Join us in advancing the field and supporting the next generation of researchers.
Keynote Speakers
Professor Ben Raphael
Princeton University
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Programme
Note: The above programme is subject to change.
Organising Committee
Programme Committee
Sowunmi Boluwatifeni Nneka
University of Ibadan
Member
Zoulkifilou Sare Dabou
Member
Finance Committee
Jhon Esterilla-Viafara
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali
Chair
Ece Tezsezen
Co-chair
Rohit Barik
Member
Design Committee
Seyam
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, India
Member
Rohit Barik
Member
Outreach Committee
Web Committee
Otmani Yasmine Rabiha
Co-chair
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Contact Us
For any questions, you are more than welcome to reach out to us on our social media:
- Email: scs@iscbsc.org
- Instagram: @iscb_scs
- X: @iscb_scs
- Bluesky: @iscb-scs
- LinkedIn: SCS2025
- Facebook: ISCBSC
- More info: https://www.iscb.org/scs2026