EuroBioC2024 conference recap – Bioconductor community blog

Highlights from the 2024 Bioconductor European Conference in Oxford.

Application to host the European Bioconductor Conference (EuroBioC) 2025-

Please fill the form below before August 31, 2024 if you are interested in hosting the European Bioconductor Conference in 2025, or if you think that you might be interested in hosting it in the future and would like to join the planning committee to gain more experience with the process. Hosting EuroBioC is a great way to increase the exposure of Bioconductor in your local community, increase the visibility of the computational biology research in your area, and influence the program of the conference, all in a supportive environment. The target dates (typically 3 days) for EuroBioC2025 would be in September or early October 2025. The responsibilities of the local organizer include: assembling a local organization committee (including a local contact for the Code of Conduct committee) planning the overall budget for the conference identifying and booking a suitable venue - typically a large conference room (~100-150 persons) and a few smaller rooms for workshops and discussion sessions, plus space for breaks/poster sessions organizing a conference dinner and catering for coffee/lunch breaks participating in approximately biweekly conference calls with the program committee identifying potential local sponsors organizing travel and accommodation for keynote speakers suggesting (regional) keynote speakers organizing internet access, power strips, badges etc for participants As a local organizer, you will join and be supported by the planning/program committee (which includes organizers of previous European Bioconductor conferences), whose responsibilities include: setting up and managing the abstract submission system reviewing submissions, notifying submitters, assembling the program suggesting (global) keynote speakers, deciding on and inviting keynote speakers (considering suggestions from local organizer) setting up registration system planning and managing scholarships identifying and contacting sponsors (in collaboration with the local organizer) setting up and managing the conference website managing financial transactions (this can potentially be done by the European Bioconductor Society, but will be discussed on a case-by-case basis) If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to the EuroBioC organization committee at [email protected]. Please see https://eurobioc2024.bioconductor.org/ for more details about previous conferences.

Community Advisory Board Nomination Form 2024

Join the Bioconductor Community Advisory Board (CAB)! The Bioconductor Community Advisory Board (CAB), established in 2020, is made up of passionate community representatives and leaders. Together, we're dedicated to the CAB's goals of: Enabling productive & respectful participation in the Bioconductor Project by users and developers at all levels of experience. Empowering user & developer communities by coordinating training and outreach activities. For more information about the CAB, you can visit the CAB website here. Be part of the CAB The CAB holds annual elections to welcome new members to the board. We're looking for community members who are excited to actively contribute to the CAB mission. Here's what you need to know. If elected as a CAB member, you will have: Leadership Opportunities: Have the amazing opportunity to work together with other CAB members to champion activities, lead initiatives and working groups that build the Bioconductor community. Networking and Career Impact: Meet and work with leaders of Bioconductor, adding weight to your resume/CV. Recognition: Be listed on the Bioconductor website CAB page, featured as a member in outreach talks, and receive an exclusive CAB sticker. Commitment: Attend a 1-hour monthly call and contribute to CAB activities or Bioconductor working groups. Term of Service: Serve a 3-year term. Join the CAB to be a voice for your community Diversity is important to us. The CAB aims to have a diverse board representing various geographical and professional levels to foster inclusivity. If you're interested in representing your community on the CAB, please fill out the nomination form. Nominations for new CAB members will open in July 24th and will close on August 31st. The current advisory board will consider all nominees and vote to fill the limited number of vacant board positions. New board members will be invited to join the CAB in October. Let's make a difference together!

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BioC2024 conference recap – Bioconductor community blog

Highlights from the 2024 Bioconductor North American Conference in Grand Rapids.

Beatriz Calvo-Serra: inaugural Bioconductor Athena Award winner – Bioconductor community blog

Celebrating Bea’s contributions, resilience, and the inaugural Athena Award in her honor.

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