ISCB
ISCB or International Society for Computational Biology is a scholarly society dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of living systems through computation. The ISCB hosts annual meetings, including the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) conference, the largest conference in computational biology.
History[edit | edit source]
The ISCB was established in 1997. Its first president was Michael Gribskov, and the current president is Diane Kovats. The society has grown significantly since its inception, with members from nearly 70 countries.
Activities[edit | edit source]
The ISCB's activities include hosting scientific conferences and meetings, publishing scientific literature, and promoting education in computational biology. The society also advocates for funding and policy issues related to computational biology.
Conferences and Meetings[edit | edit source]
The ISCB hosts several annual meetings, including the ISMB conference, the Conference on Computational Biology (RECOMB), and the European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB).
Publications[edit | edit source]
The ISCB publishes two scientific journals: Bioinformatics and PLOS Computational Biology. The society also publishes a newsletter, ISCB News, which provides updates on the society's activities and other relevant news.
Education and Advocacy[edit | edit source]
The ISCB promotes education in computational biology through various initiatives, including the ISCB Student Council, which provides resources and networking opportunities for students and early-career scientists. The society also advocates for funding and policy issues related to computational biology.
Membership[edit | edit source]
Membership in the ISCB is open to anyone interested in computational biology. Members receive benefits such as discounted registration fees for ISCB conferences, access to ISCB publications, and eligibility to participate in ISCB committees and elections.
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