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Uitnodiging/Invitation symposium "Genomics for one Health" 21 Mei 2026
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

English below Beste collega/werkveld partner, Dankzij de ontwikkeling van moderne technologie evolueert het vakgebied van de life sciences naar een data-intensieve wereld. Big data en artificiële intelligentie dringen door in alle aspecten van de life sciences. Om het onderwijs samen met het werkveld te revolutioneren, streeft Avans ernaar te innoveren met behulp van nieuwe life-science-technieken. Samen met het werkveld co-creëren wij de volgende generatie onderzoeks-analisten door hen uit te rusten met toonaangevende vaardigheden op het gebied van big data en geavanceerde technieken. Wij willen U graag uitnodigen om deel te nemen aan het symposium "Genomics for One Health" op donderdag 21 Mei 2026 aan de Avans Hogeschool te Breda. Tijdens dit symposium delen experts en studenten hun ervaringen en visies over waarom het belangrijk is te investeren in ‘dry-lab’-vaardigheden. Met deze inzichten zullen we voortaan, samen met het werkveld, toekomstbestendige onderzoekers op maat opleiden. De organisatie van dit symposium is tot stand gekomen door een samenwerking tussen de minor Bioinformatica (ALST), SIG-BIO (NVMM) en centre of expertise perspectief in gezondheid. Programma 10.00-16.00u Onderwerpen * Case discussie in het werkveld van de bioinformatica * Vijf sprekers die werken in/met Genomics for one-health * Posters van de minor Bioinformatica studenten * Netwerken Bent U geïnteresseerd? Dan kunt U zich via deze link Symposium 'Genomics For One Health' Thursday 21 May 2026 – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/e/as88MxpN2z> aanmelden voor het symposium. Mocht U deze uitnodiging ook via de SIG-BIO krijgen, dan verzoeken wij U om maar één keer aan te melden. Met vriendelijke groet, Maureen Hummel Coordinator minor Bioinformatica --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleague or industry partner, Thanks to advances in modern technology, the field of life sciences is evolving into a data-intensive world. Big data and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly prevalent in all aspects of the life sciences. To revolutionize education in collaboration with the professional field, Avans strives to innovate using new life science techniques. Together with the professional field, we are co-creating the next generation of research analysts by equipping them with leading-edge skills in big data and advanced techniques. We would like to invite you to participate in the “Genomics for One Health” symposium on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Avans University of Applied Sciences in Breda. During this symposium, experts and students will share their experiences and perspectives on why it is important to invest in “dry-lab” skills. With these insights, we will train future-proof, tailored researchers in collaboration with the professional field. This symposium was organized through a collaboration between the Bioinformatics minor (ALST), SIG-BIO (NVMM), and the Center of Expertise on Health Perspectives. Program 10.00-16.00h Topics * Case discussion in the field of bioinformatics * Five speakers working in/with Genomics for One Health * Posters by students in the Bioinformatics minor * Networking Are you interested? You can register for the symposium via this link Symposium 'Genomics For One Health' Thursday 21 May 2026 – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/e/as88MxpN2z>. If you also receive this invitation via the SIG-BIO, please register only once. With kind regards, Maureen Hummel Coordinator minor Bioinformatica ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [cid:239f358b-eb03-4635-962a-357deac26b45]Maureen Hummel • Docent Biologie en Medisch laboratoriumonderzoek • Academie voor Life Sciences en Technologie (ALST), voorheen Academie voor de Technologie van Gezondheid en Milieu (ATGM), Avans • Bezoek adres: Lovensdijkstraat 63, 4818 AJ Breda, kamer LD206 • Tel: +31 88 525 6490 • Werkdagen: maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, vrijdag

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PPSN 2026 Workshop on Nature-Inspired High-Performance Computing (NIHPC 2026)
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 28 Mar '26

28 Mar '26

*Call for Papers /PPSN 2026 Workshop on Nature-Inspired High-Performance Computing (NIHPC 2026) /*Parallel Problem Solving from Nature (PPSN XVII) Trento, Italy — August 29 or 30, 2026 (TBD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Overview* Nature-inspired computation—including evolutionary algorithms, swarm intelligence, neuromorphic systems, and quantum-inspired optimization—has strong connections to parallel and distributed computing. As modern HPC platforms evolve toward extreme-scale and heterogeneous architectures, these approaches present new opportunities and challenges in scalability, efficiency, and deployment. This workshop brings together researchers at the intersection of *nature-inspired computation and high-performance computing*, focusing on scalable algorithm design, performance modeling, and real-world applications on modern computing systems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Topics of Interest* (include but are not limited to): * Parallel and distributed evolutionary algorithms * Scalable swarm intelligence (PSO, ACO, artificial immune systems, etc.) * Large-scale agent-based and multi-agent systems * Neuromorphic and spiking approaches for optimization * Quantum and quantum-inspired optimization * Hybrid and heterogeneous computing approaches * Algorithm–architecture co-design * Performance modeling and scalability analysis * Communication-efficient and asynchronous methods * Energy-efficient and sustainable computing * Reproducibility, benchmarking, and workflows * Applications in science, engineering, and AI (e.g., RL, NAS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Important Dates* * Submission deadline: May 8, 2026 * Notification: May 22, 2026 * Workshop: August 29 or 30, 2026 (TBD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Submission Guidelines* * Papers must follow *PPSN 2026 / Springer LNCS format not to exceed 8 pages* * We welcome *original, unpublished work* * Submissions will be *peer-reviewed* for quality and relevance * Some accepted workshop papers will be selected for publication in a special journal issue. Submission site (EasyChair): https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=nichpc26 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Website* https://markcoletti.github.io/ppsn-nihpc-workshop-site/2026/index.html *Contact* For inquiries, please contact the organizers via the workshop website or by emailing 2026-ppsn-nature-inspired-hpc-workshop-organizers(a)googlegroups.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Organizers* * Mark Coletti, Chair, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA * El-Ghazali Talbi, Co-organizer, Polytech'Lille, University Lille - INRIA, France * Philippe Codognet, Co-organizer, Japanese-French Laboratory for Informatics (JFLI) at CNRS / Sorbonne University / University of Tokyo, France and Japan * Swetha Varadarajan, Co-organizer, Seattle University, USA -- *********************************************************************** MESS'2026 summer school on Quantum and Neuromorphic Optimization July 6-10, 2026, Catania, Sicilia, Italy,https://www.ants-lab.it/mess2026/ *********************************************************************** Prof. El-ghazali TALBI Polytech'Lille, University Lille - INRIA CRISTAL - CNRS

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Registration deadline approaching: Bioimage analysis in Python and Git/GitHub courses in April
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

Dear all, We’d like to let you know that the registration deadline for the upcoming course about "Bioimage analysis in Python” is approaching. Please check out the courses at https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/bioimage-analysis-python and https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/versioning-code-and-documentation-git… Thank you very much for your consideration. Best regards, Alex Disclaimer: This message and any attachments are intended solely for the named recipient(s) and may contain confidential, privileged, or protected information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify the sender immediately.

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PhD Positions in Computational Research, Data Science and AI at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

If this message is not displayed correctly, please click here. <https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/mailing/284/8994195/2396595/3/a353b70dc7/i…> APPLICATION FOR THE 2026 DKFZ PHD SUMMER SELECTION IS NOW OPEN PLEASE FORWARD WITHIN YOUR NETWORKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PHD POSITIONS IN COMPUTATIONAL RESEARCH, DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Are you interested in solving fascinating biological or medical questions computationally? At the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany´s largest biomedical research institute with its core site in Heidelberg, computational scientists work at the forefront of artificial intelligence and cancer research. They combine interdisciplinary approaches from computer science, medical informatics, physics, biology, bioinformatics and statistics to analyze and understand complex biological and medical data. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Research activities include: Development and application of machine learning and computational methods for multi-modal data integration, including integrative analysis of genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic and radiomic imaging data Development of methods for modeling and simulation of biological and medical processes Medical informatics DNA mutation analysis and machine learning to decipher cancer genome variation Application and development of state-of-the-art technologies for single-cell omics and life cell imaging Computer-assisted radiology and surgery Biostatistical evaluation of experimental and clinical data For more information about the groups and their research visit: www.dkfz.de/research <https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/c/284/8994195/1732/0/2396595/3/44581/1e855…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply now: www.dkfz.de/phd <https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/c/284/8994195/1732/0/2396595/3/44579/50edd…> Deadline: 21 APRIL 2026 We support and value diversity and encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require assistance during the application process, please contact phd(a)dkfz.de We have just migrated to a new mailing system for which you are currently subscribed to receive information about all open DKFZ Cancer Research Academy calls (PhD, Postdoc and Clinician Scientist programs and Junior Group Leader positions). If you would prefer to receive information only about selected open calls, please update your subscription profile. <https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/p/70da41a7/YQIVjjYle9oCxk0D6Iojn5GhKJfWHqe…> https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/c/284/8994195/1732/0/2396595/3/45993/9c0d0…> https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/c/284/8994195/1732/0/2396595/3/45994/e3088…> https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/c/284/8994195/1732/0/2396595/3/45995/41cc1…> https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/c/284/8994195/1732/0/2396595/3/45996/500ae…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DKFZ Cancer Research Academy International PhD Program German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Foundation under Public Law Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany Management Board: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Michael Baumann, Ursula Weyrich USt-ID: DE143293537 https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/c/284/8994195/1732/0/2396595/3/46001/1ab6a…> phd(a)dkfz.de> Want to change how you receive emails from us? Click here to update your recipient profile <https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/p/70da41a7/YQIVjjYle9oCxk0D6Iojn5GhKJfWHqe…> or unsubscribe <https://t70da41a7.emailsys1a.net/284/8994195/1732/2396595/3/0a6b338aa2/unsu…>

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Bioinformatics vacancy
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 22 Mar '26

22 Mar '26

Dear all, Within my group we currently have an opening for a bioinformatician to support our research projects. Interested in working in a stimulating, cross-disciplinary research hospital dedicated to curing children with cancer, then please apply using the link below! https://werkenbijprinsesmaximacentrum.nl/en/vacancies/bioinformatician-kemm… Patrick -- Patrick Kemmeren, PhD Research group leader, head Big Data Core & CRIO Princess Máxima Center Associate Professor UMC Utrecht T +31 (0)88 972 72 72 | M +31 (0)6 53 11 25 53 [cid:image001.png@01D7D6D0.4EF83530] [cid:image003.png@01D7D6D0.4EF83530] Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology Heidelberglaan 25 | 3584 CS Utrecht | T +31 (0)88 972 90 00 | > Website<https://research.prinsesmaximacentrum.nl/en/research-groups/kemmeren-group>

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Reproducible Data Analysis Learning Path April - June 2026: Join the Micro-credential with UGhent or follow the individual courses
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '26

Dear all, Reproducible computational research is becoming a baseline expectation in life sciences. Journals, funders, and collaborators increasingly expect analyses that are transparent, shareable, and rerunnable. That’s why VIB Training & Conferences, in collaboration with Ghent University<https://www.linkedin.com/company/ghent-university/>, is once again offering the micro-credential 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 (3 ECTS). Over 9 days (April–June 2026), you’ll build practical, hands-on skills in: • Git & GitHub for version control • High Performance Computing infrastructure • Docker & Apptainer for containerisation • Nextflow for automated workflows The focus is on tools you can immediately apply to your own projects, whether you’re a PhD student, postdoc, staff scientist, or industry professional in the life sciences. Not ready to commit to the full micro-credential? Each course can also be followed individually. This allows you to: • Target a specific skill gap (e.g., containers or workflow automation) • Combine training with a busy research schedule Registrations are now open. Seats are limited to ensure interactive, hands-on learning. Register for the full micro-credential: https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/2025/micro-credential-reproducible-data-analy… And here are the registration pages for the individual courses: Code version Git/GitHub: https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/versioning-code-and-documentation-git… Containerize data analysis Docker/Apptainer: https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/containerise-data-analysis-docker-app… Nextflow for automated data analysis: https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/nextflow-reproducible-and-automated-d… Best regards, Alex Disclaimer: This message and any attachments are intended solely for the named recipient(s) and may contain confidential, privileged, or protected information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify the sender immediately.

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Vacancy PI Computational Immunology at UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

We have a vacancy for a Principal Investigator Computational Immunology at the Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht (The Netherlands). See the following link for more information: https://www.careersatumcutrecht.com/vacancies/principal-investigator-comput… Thanks for spreading the word in your own computational communities! Deadline for applications is April 3rd. Best wishes, José José Borghans [Beschrijving: Beschrijving: Beschrijving: Beschrijving: Beschrijving: cid:image005.jpg@01CE605D.A1F9A2C0] Professor of Quantitative Immunology | Leukocyte Dynamics Group | Computational Immunology Core Center for Translational Immunology | University Medical Center Utrecht Visiting address: KC 03.045.0 | Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital | Lundlaan 6 | Utrecht Postal address: KC 02.085.2 | P.O. Box 85090 | 3508 AB Utrecht, The Netherlands Tel office: +31 (0)88 75 542 75<tel:+31887554275> Tel mobile: +31 (0)6 277 44361<tel:+31627744361> PA: Anne Marie Tazelaar A.M.Boom-2(a)umcutrecht.nl<mailto:A.M.Boom-2@umcutrecht.nl> ________________________________ De informatie opgenomen in dit bericht kan vertrouwelijk zijn en is uitsluitend bestemd voor de geadresseerde. Indien u dit bericht onterecht ontvangt, wordt u verzocht de inhoud niet te gebruiken en de afzender direct te informeren door het bericht te retourneren. Het Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht is een publiekrechtelijke rechtspersoon in de zin van de W.H.W. (Wet Hoger Onderwijs en Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) en staat geregistreerd bij de Kamer van Koophandel voor Midden-Nederland onder nr. 30244197. Denk s.v.p aan het milieu voor u deze e-mail afdrukt. ________________________________ This message may contain confidential information and is intended exclusively for the addressee. If you receive this message unintentionally, please do not use the contents but notify the sender immediately by return e-mail. University Medical Center Utrecht is a legal person by public law and is registered at the Chamber of Commerce for Midden-Nederland under no. 30244197. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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VIB Course: Machine Learning & Deep Learning Fundamentals
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

Hi everyone, While generative AI tools are continuously growing in popularity, classical machine learning and deep learning algorithms are still doing the heavy lifting in research. This is why we are organizing a two-day workshop on Machine Learning & Deep Learning Fundamentals<https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/machine-learning-and-deep-learning-fu…>. During this workshop you’ll learn the core principles behind machine learning and deep learning, with a strong focus on both theory and practical applications. Whether you want to start using AI in your research or deepen your understanding of the underlying concepts, this course will give you all the tools you need! Registrations are open until the 25th of March. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to know more details. Kind regards, Jolan Heyse Trainer AI & Data Science VIB Training & Conferences E-mail: jolan.heyse(a)vib.be

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BioSB HotTopics symposium Digital Twins Amsterdam April 22
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, Join us for the next BioSB Hot Topics symposium on Digital Twins in Amsterdam on April 22 The aim of the Hot Topic sessions is to bring together researchers (from experienced experts to novice students) with shared interests in an informal setting. For this meeting on Digital Twins, an amazing line-up of experts will shed light on all aspects of this topic! Admission is free, but be sure to register on time: no later than April 1. Follow this link for more information and the registration link: https://www.dtls.nl/digital-twins-hottopic-session-22-april/ Best regards, Anne — Dr. Anne Kupczok Assistant Professor Bioinformatics Group, Department of Plant Sciences, Wageningen University https://wur.eu/BIF

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MESS'2026 summer school: Quantum & Neuromorphic Optimization
by BeNeLux bioinformaticians forum 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Call for Participation (apologies for multiple copies) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- MESS 2026 - Metaheuristics Summer School ~ Emerging Computing Paradigms for Optimization: from Quantum to Neuromorphic ~ 6-10 July 2026, Catania, Italy https://www.ANTs-lab.it/mess2026/ mess.school(a)ANTs-lab.it https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetaheuristicsSchool/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ** APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th March 2026 ** https://www.ants-lab.it/mess2026/apply.html MESS 2026 offers a deep dive into the frontiers of Quantum and Neuromorphic computing. The program explores the entire technological stack, covering architectures, programming models, and advanced algorithms for complex optimization. Through a blend of theoretical lectures and hands-on sessions, participants will gain the expertise to lead innovation in next-generation computational research. The lectures will focus on the following topics for both quantum and neuromorphic computing: 1) architectures; 2) programming models; 3) optimization algorithms and applications; and 4) pratical work. The school will involve a total of 36-40 hours of lectures; therefore, in according to the academic system, all PhD and master students attending the summer school will can get 8 ECTS points. ** LECTURERS + Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, VSB Tech. Un. Ostrava, Czech Republic lecture1: "Introduction to Quantum Computing" lecture2: "Quantum Neural Networks: From Quantum-Inspired Framework to Quantum-Gate Framework" + Philippe Lacomme, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, France lecture1: "TBA" lecture2: "TBA" + Elisa Donati, Institute of Neuroinformatics UZH/ETH lecture1: "Neural networks and neural computing" lecture2: "Neuromorphic Computing and Technology" + El-Ghazali Talbi, University of Lille, France lecture1: "Neuromorphic computing: A gentle introduction" lecture2: "Neuromorphic-based optimization: Algorithms based on metaheuristics and computational biology" + Jorge Cruz-Duarte & El-Ghazali Talbi, University of Lille, France lecture1: "Neuromorphic-based optimization: Software framework under Lava and Nengo" ~ More Lecturers will be announced soon ~ ** SHORT ORAL PRESENTATION All participants may submit an abstract of their recent results, or works in progress, for presentation and having the opportunities for debate and interact with leaders in the field. The organizing committee will review the abstracts and will recommend the format of the presentation (oral or poster). All abstracts will be published in the electronic hands-out book of the summer school. The Abstracts must be submitted during the application by *March 15, 2026*. ** MESS 2026 DIRECTORS: - Salvatore Greco, University of Catania, Italy - Mario Pavone, University of Catania, Italy - Andrea Schaerf, University of Udine, Italy - El-Ghazali Talbi, University of Lille1, France - Daniele Vigo, University of Bologna, Italy ** MORE INFORMATION: https://www.ANTs-lab.it/mess2026/ -- mess.school(a)ANTs-lab.it Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetaheuristicsSchool/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- *********************************************************************** OLA'2026 10th International Conference on Optimization and Learning (SCOPUS, Springer) April 28-30, 2026, Creta, Greece,https://ola2026.sciencesconf.org *********************************************************************** Prof. El-ghazali TALBI Polytech'Lille, University Lille - INRIA CRISTAL - CNRS

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