ISCB Student Council

Exciting Opportunities Ahead!

Join the ISCB Student Council as we organize our stellar symposia around the globe in 2026!

📍 Where will our symposia be?
• 22nd Student Council Symposium (SCS2026) – Washington, USA
Preceding ISMB | 12 July 2026
• 9th European Student Council Symposium (ESCS2026) – Geneva, Switzerland
During ECCB | September 2026
• 7th Latin American Student Council Symposium (LASCS2026) – Lima, Peru
During ISCB-LATAM | November 2026
• 5th Asian Student Council Symposium (ASCS2026) – Location TBD

We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated students to join our organizing committees and help make these events exceptional.

🕒 Applications are OPEN!
📅 Deadline: December 18, 2025, at 8 pm CET
(Applications received afterwards may be considered on a rolling basis if needed.)

👉 Apply here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Let’s create unforgettable symposia together!
#ISCBSC #SymposiumOrganizers #StudentOpportunities

🧬🎉 DAY 3 RECAP | Exploring Genetic Variants with Ensembl VEP! 🔍
And that’s a wrap! 🚀 The final session of the ISCB-SC × EMBL-EBI EduSearch Series with Ensembl brought our three-day genomics learning journey to a close with a deep dive into genetic variant analysis.
🔬 Session 3: Ensembl Genome Data Platform — Using the Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor to Annotate and Explore Variants
Our speaker, Jorge Batista da Rocha (Ensembl Outreach Project Leader, EMBL-EBI), introduced participants to the Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor (VEP), demonstrating how genetic variants can be annotated and explored to better understand their potential effects on genes and biological processes.
A huge thank you to Jorge for sharing his expertise, and to all the participants who joined us throughout these three sessions! ❤️
🌍 Three days, three sessions, one shared goal: making genomic data more accessible to everyone.
We’re grateful to the Ensembl team at EMBL-EBI, ISCB Student Council, and our collaborating Regional Student Groups — RSG-India, RSG-Nigeria, and RSG-Türkiye — for making this learning initiative possible.
Thank you for being part of the EduSearch journey. Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn, connect, and explore bioinformatics together! 💻✨
#Ensembl #Bioinformatics #Genomics #VariantEffectPredictor #VEP #ComputationalBiology #EMBLEBI #ISCBSC #EduSearch

@ensembl @RSG_nigeria @ISCB_RSG_India

🧬💻 DAY 2 RECAP | From Gene Annotation to Genomic Data Exploration! 🌍
Day 2 of the ISCB-SC × EMBL-EBI EduSearch Series with Ensembl continued our journey into the world of genomics with another exciting session! 🚀
🔬 Session 2: Ensembl Genome Data Platform — Gene Annotation, Exploring Genomic Features and Exporting Data
Our speaker, Jorge Batista da Rocha (Ensembl Outreach Project Leader, EMBL-EBI), guided participants through the Ensembl Genome Data Platform, exploring gene annotations, navigating genomic features, and learning how to export genomic data for further analysis.
A huge thank you to Jorge for sharing his knowledge and to all our participants for their enthusiasm and engagement! ❤️
🎯 One more session to go!
📅 Day 3: Ensembl Genome Data Platform — Using the Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor (VEP) to Annotate and Explore Variants.
Join us as we wrap up this three-day learning journey by exploring how genetic variants can be annotated and interpreted using Ensembl tools! 🧬🔍
#Ensembl #Bioinformatics #Genomics #GeneAnnotation #ComputationalBiology #EMBLEBI #ISCBSC #EduSearch

@ISCB_RSG_India @RSG_nigeria

🧬🌍 DAY 1 RECAP | Exploring Ensembl: From Genomes to Genome Browsing!
And we’re off! 🚀 The first session of the ISCB-SC × EMBL-EBI EduSearch Series with Ensembl kicked off with an exciting introduction to one of the leading resources for exploring genomic data.
🎤 Session 1: Introduction to Ensembl, Selecting Genomes and Genome Browsing
Our speaker, Jorge Batista da Rocha (Ensembl Outreach Project Leader, EMBL-EBI), guided participants through the Ensembl platform, exploring how to select genomes and navigate genomic information.
A big thank you to Jorge for sharing his expertise and to everyone who joined us and made Day 1 a great start to this three-day learning journey! ❤️
📅 Up next — Day 2: Ensembl Genome Data Platform - Gene annotation, exploring genomic features and exporting data
Stay tuned as we continue exploring the world of genomics together!
#Ensembl #Bioinformatics #Genomics #ComputationalBiology #GenomeBrowser #EMBLEBI #ISCBSC #EduSearch

@ensembl @ISCB_RSG_India @RSG_nigeria

⏳🧬 ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO! Are you ready to explore the world of genomics with Ensembl? 🌍💻
The countdown is on! 🚀 Join the ISCB-SC × EMBL-EBI EduSearch Series with Ensembl for three days of online learning, featuring Jorge Batista da Rocha, Senior Ensembl Outreach Project Leader at EMBL-EBI.
🔬 Here’s what’s coming up:
📅 26 October: Introduction to Ensembl, Selecting Genomes and Genome Browsing
🧬 27 October: Gene Annotation, Exploring Genomic Features and Exporting Data
🧪 28 October: Using the Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor (VEP) to Annotate and Explore Variants
⏰ Time: 10:00 UTC daily
💻 Format: Online | 1 hour per day
📜 Certificates will be provided!
Whether you're a student, researcher, or aspiring bioinformatician, this is your chance to build practical skills and discover powerful tools for exploring genomic data.
🎯 Haven’t registered yet? Sign up now!
🔗 forms.gle/kdCytrAjnbLzpM…
📣 Tag a friend who should join you on this genomics journey!
#5DaysToGo #Ensembl #Bioinformatics #Genomics #ComputationalBiology #EMBLEBI #ISCBSC #EduSearch

@ISCB_RSG_India @RSG_nigeria @ensembl