{"id":7326,"date":"2024-04-18T11:06:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eccb2024.fi\/?p=7326"},"modified":"2024-04-18T11:07:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:07:37","slug":"newsletter-18-april-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eccb2024.fi\/newsletter-18-april-2024","title":{"rendered":"Press release, 18 April 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”4px” column_border_color=”#bed3e0″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Europe\u2019s main computational biology conference comes to Turku, Finland” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″ custom_height_phone=”20″][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Discoveries made when biology meets computational sciences are revolutionising the landscape of life sciences and healthcare. Computational biology and bioinformatics are driving this transformation, helping researchers analyse vast amounts of biological data. European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) is Europe\u2019s main event in computational biology and bioinformatics this year, bringing 600<\/strong>\u2013800 experts to Turku, Finland, on 16<\/strong>\u201320 September 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The volume of data in modern life sciences research has exploded in recent years. Therefore, improved methods are continuously needed to understand the data. Using computational tools to interpret biological data and harnessing artificial intelligence have become crucial in, for example, modern medical research.<\/p>\n

European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB)<\/a> is an esteemed international scientific gathering held annually. The conference is making its debut in the Nordic countries this year. Under the theme \u201cData and algorithms for health and science\u201d, ECCB2024 anticipates participation from 600\u2013800 researchers and experts spanning computational biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, AI, biology, and medicine. The event unfolds in Turku, the oldest city of Finland, at Logomo event venue.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″ custom_height_phone=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Finnish organisers create an interesting conference experience” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\u201cECCB offers a gateway to the latest advancements, opportunities and challenges in computational biology. A key topic is how data can be transformed into biological knowledge through development and use of computational methods and tools,\u201d says Laura Elo<\/strong>, Professor of Computational Medicine at the University of Turku, and ECCB2024 co-chair.<\/p>\n

Finland is well-known for its cutting-edge research, high-quality health data, as well as its high-level of digitalisation, making it an interesting location for the conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cECCB strives to bridge people with different skills in biological research, data management and scientific computing. Its Finnish debut is a platform for breakthroughs. Finland has a global impact in these fields,\u201d says Tommi Nyr\u00f6nen<\/strong>, Head of ELIXIR Finland at CSC \u2013 IT Center for Science, and ECCB2024 co-chair.<\/p>\n

The University of Turku<\/a> and CSC \u2013 IT Center for Science<\/a> collaborate to organise the conference. Together, the organisers have unique expertise in computational biology research and data infrastructures. The University of Turku is a part of Turku’s strong health and bioscience cluster. The Medical Bioinformatics Centre<\/a> led by Prof. Elo develops computational methods, models, software tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases like diabetes and cancer, leveraging the latest artificial intelligence techniques. CSC brings internationally renowned expertise on data management, computing services and sensitive data services to the partnership, including the resources of Europe\u2019s fastest supercomputer, LUMI.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Top-tier speakers in computational biology” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]ECCB2024 promises insight and expertise from top-tier speakers<\/a> in computational biology and bioinformatics. Keynote speakers include, among others:<\/p>\n