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Health Data Research UK are sponsoring a focussed Health session as part of the Bioinformatics in the UK track of ISMB 2025. Recognising that the UK hosts this year’s meeting, this one-day track on 20th July is dedicated to showcasing the UK’s research, innovation and talent, and includes a dedicated poster reception and networking event in the evening. The health session will include keynotes from Emily Jefferson (CTO, HDR UK) on the UK health data landscape and Angela Wood (Professor of Health Data Science, University of Cambridge and Associate Director of the BHF Data Science Centre) on the COALESCE study. Abstracts are invited from researchers based across the four nations of the UK, from Academic or Industry researchers in either Research career paths (faculty, fellows, postdocs, postgraduates), or Technical Professional paths (including but not limited to data stewards, data scientists and Research Software Engineers). To submit an abstract for talks or posters or for more information see https://elixiruknode.org/event/bioinformatics-in-the-uk-ismb-eccb-2025/

This event will bring together experts, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss advancements in AI and biosciences. The programme will include talks from leading experts, flash talks, industrial presentations, and a panel discussion around training, including the AI Centres for Doctoral Training. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a poster session and a networking dinner. This meeting aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange across the AI and biosciences community. For more info see https://aibio.ac.uk/events/aibio-annual-general-meeting-2025/

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS. HDR UK are sponsoring a focussed Health session as part of the Bioinformatics in the UK track of ISMB 2025. Recognising that the UK hosts this year’s meeting, this one-day track on Monday 21st July is dedicated to showcasing the UK’s research, innovation and talent, and includes a dedicated poster reception and networking event in the evening. The health session will include keynotes from Emily Jefferson (CTO, HDR UK) on the UK health data landscape and Angela Wood (Professor of Health Data Science, University of Cambridge and Associate Director of the BHF Data Science Centre) on the COALESCE study. Abstracts are invited from researchers based across the four nations of the UK, from Academic or Industry researchers in either Research career paths (faculty, fellows, postdocs, postgraduates), or Technical Professional paths (including but not limited to data stewards, data scientists and Research Software Engineers). For more info see https://elixiruknode.org/event/bioinformatics-in-the-uk-ismb-eccb-2025/

The first-ever HDR UK & ELIXIR-UK Joint Hackathon 2025 brought together technical professionals from across health data and life sciences for three days of collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving – driving forward solutions to shared challenges across the ecosystem.