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ISCB Student Council Symposium 2021, a virtual global venue: challenges and lessons learned
Cleidy Osorio-Mogollon1, Victor Grentzinger2, Gabriel J Olguin-Orellana3
1Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Riberao Preto, Brazil.
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|January 27, 2023
Summary
The International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) Student Council successfully transitioned its global symposium to a virtual format in 2021. This adaptation leveraged lessons learned from prior virtual events to engage the young computational biology community worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Scientific Symposia
Background:
- The International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) Student Council has organized global symposia since 2004.
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift from in-person to virtual scientific meetings.
- Previous continental symposia in 2020 provided valuable experience in virtual event management.
Discussion:
- The Student Council Symposium (SCS) 2021 was organized as a flagship global event.
- Lessons learned from 2020 continental symposia were applied to the 2021 global event.
- The virtual format was utilized to overcome pandemic-related restrictions and maximize engagement.
Key Insights:
- Successful execution of a large-scale virtual scientific symposium in computational biology.
- Demonstrated adaptability of the ISCB Student Council in response to global challenges.
- Maintained community engagement for young computational biologists despite physical distancing.
Outlook:
- Future virtual or hybrid symposia can build upon the successes of SCS 2021.
- Continued innovation in virtual platforms can enhance scientific collaboration and networking.
- Sustained global reach for early-career computational biologists through accessible online events.
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