Conference on Informatics & Integrative Biology (CIIB-2011), Bose Institute, Kolkata

"Conference on Informatics & Integrative Biology (CIIB-2011)" to be held in Kolkata during 14^th-16^th December 2011

There is a paradigm shift in biological research to use computers, software tools and computational models in a large scale. Using informatics in interpreting biological data holds great importance and is presently emerging as a major element in contemporary biology and biomedical research. Bioinformatics Centre (BIC) [http://www.boseinst.ernet.in/bic] of Bose Institute which was established with such a vision is approaching 25th year of its foundation since 1988 as a DIC. In 2004, it was recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. To celebrate its past achievements and to set its vision for future, the department is organizing a National Conference entitled "Conference on Informatics & Integrative Biology (CIIB-2011)" to be held in Kolkata during 14th-16th December 2011.

This conference will provide a unique platform for scientists/experts from academia and industry nationwide to catalyze the networking between the branches of computational biology and bioinformatics and to facilitate the amalgamation of the complementary scientific efforts in the academia and industry to achieve common scientific goals. This three-day event will feature lectures from the leading academic/industry experts and poster sessions for budding researchers.

Chair:

Pinak Chakrabarti

Bose Institute, Kolkata

Joint Secretaries:

Zhumur Ghosh, Bioinformatics Centre, Bose Institute, Kolkata

Shubhra Ghosh Dastidar,  Bioinformatics Centre, Bose Institute, Kolkata

Important Dates:

May 1, 2011

Call for Abstracts & Registration Opens

October 15, 2011

Abstract submission Close

Candidates informed by October 31, 2011

 Late Registration until November 15, 2011

All enquires regarding CIIB-2011 should be addressed to the Joint Secretary, CIIB-2011 at the below mentioned email id.

 Address of Correspondence:

Dr. Z. Ghosh / Dr. S.G. Dastidar

Joint Secretary, CIIB-2011

Bioinformatics Centre,

Bose Institute

A.J.C. Bose Centenary Building,

P-1/12, CIT Scheme - VII M,

Kolkata – 700054

 Email: ciib2011.kolkata@gmail.com

Fax: +91-33-2355 3886

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/bic/ciib2011/CIIB_Poster.pdf
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