Bioinformatics Horizons '25

Bucharest, Romania, April 2-4, 2025

Thematic Overview:
The Bioinformatics Horizons Conference aims to showcase Romania’s growing contributions to bioinformatics and genomics, fostering collaboration and inspiring the next generation of researchers. Our program will cover cutting-edge developments across diverse bioinformatics domains, from fundamental research to translational applications.

Key themes include:

• AI & Machine Learning in Bioinformatics – Leveraging computational intelligence for predictive modeling, disease diagnostics, and biomarker discovery;
• Integrative Multi-Omics Approaches – Harnessing genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to decode complex biological systems;
• Advancing Romanian Bioinformatics & Genomics – Highlighting national initiatives, research infrastructure, and opportunities for students and early-career scientists to engage in flagship projects such as ROGEN, BIOINNOVATE, and the Romanian Bioinformatics Cluster;
• Ethics, Data Privacy & Open Science – Addressing the challenges of data security, responsible AI, and equitable access in large-scale genomic studies;
• Bioinformatics Education & Career Development – Defining the skills, training pathways, and career opportunities that will shape Romania’s bioinformatics ecosystem.

By bringing together researchers, educators, and industry leaders, we aim to strengthen Romania’s role in global bioinformatics and create new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and scientific discovery.

Speakers:

Jorge Batista da Rocha European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI)	Bondar Ana  Bucharest University, Romania	Couto Natacha University of Oxford, UK	Michael Flower University College London, UK
Alfredo Iacoangeli King’s College, UK	Ionescu Andra Maria Animal and Plant Health Agency, UK	Paula Istvan, University of Jena, Germany	Serghei Mangul University of Southern California, USA
Marius Mihasan Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania	Joel Rozowsky Yale University, USA	Elias Rodriguez-Fos Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC) of the MDC and Charité Berlin, Germany	Inimary Toby-Ogundeji University of Dallas, USA
Mihai Udrescu Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania	Jose Espejo Valle Inclan Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Center, Portugal	Dustin Sokolowski University of Toronto, Canada

Draft Conference Program

Conference venue:

• Preconference Workshop: April 2nd at "Dimitrie Brândză" Botanical Garden, Bucharest, (Soseaua Cotroceni 32, Bucharest)
• Conference Days: April 3rd & 4th at Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine, and Pharmacy (Eroii Sanitari 8, Bucharest) and Faculty of Biology, Bucharest Botanical Garden, (Intrarea Portocalelor 1-3, Bucharest)

Registration and abstract submission is now open.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers to present their work through poster presentations. See abstract submission guidelines here. Don't miss the chance to be part of this influential event!

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025 (extended until March 30)

Register for the Bioinformatics Horizons 2025 Conference

Key Audiences:

• Bioinformatics researchers and professionals from academia and industry;
• Data scientists and computational biologists.
• Healthcare and pharmaceutical industry experts.
• Policymakers and ethicists interested in the societal impact of bioinformatics.
• Trainers and educators in bioinformatics.
• Students and early-career researchers seeking to advance their knowledge.

Organizing Committee:

• Magdalena Resiga
• Adriana Rotar
• Monica Cruceru
• Elena Poenaru
• Mihai Miclaus
• Mircea Cretu
• Teodora Barbarii
• Iulia Sabau

Scientific Committee:

• Madalina Giurgiu
• Marius Surleac
• Consuel Ionica
• Marius Mihasan
• Mihai Miclaus
• Elena Poenaru

Contact:  bioinformaticshorizons@rsbi.ro