CONFERENCE AIM

In the wake of ravaging global disease trends, computational and systems biology (CSB)-based research and platforms has proved to be formidable in tackling and responding to health-related global challenges.  Hence, the acquisition of relevant skills by scientists within this research field is crucial to ensuring accuracy and precision in data mining and processing workflows.  The generation of reliable and reproducible science-backed findings from CSB data is crucial to inform and impact on relevant health policies and interventions that may emerge now and in the future.

Thus, we aim to give participants a foundational appreciation of CSB workflows and subfields, while availing them the opportunity to interact, network, forge new collaborations, present, and discuss their various CSB-based research findings.  Since the gathering involves the acquisition of practical skills and theoretical knowledge, it will enhance the capacity of participants to efficiently navigate CSB workflows and associated downstream data analysis.

CONFERENCE THEME

Bridging the gap between theoretical and experimental biological sciences through computational systems biology.

SUB THEMES

  • Genome analysis
  • Proteomics
  • Network pharmacology analysis
  • Computer aided drug design
  • Quantitative systems pharmacology
  • Chronic diseases systems biology
  • Immunoinformatics
  • Metabolomics

Convener

Professor Saheed Sabiu (Associate Professor and Lead, Computational and Systems Biology Research Group, Durban University of Technology)

Important dates

Abstract call opens: 31st March 2024
Abstract submission deadline: 31st May 2024
Workshop: 24th June 2024
Conference: 25th – 26th June 2024

Cost

Conference: Free

Workshop: Payment of R500 ONLY per workshop participant

Conference + Workshop: R500

GUIDELINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT

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  2. Authors (Times New Roman, Font size 12) – [centralized]
  3. Affiliations (Times New Roman, Font size 10) – [centralized]
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  6. Keywords (5 to 6) – [Times New Roman, Font size 12]

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Computational and Systems Biology Conference 2024

Conference Venue

Coastlands Hotel, 315-319 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Musgrave, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Workshop Itinerary

  1. Construction of new compounds
  2. Molecular docking workflow
  3. 16S/ITS metagenomics data analysis
  4. Metabolomics workflows and platforms
  5. Molecular fingerprinting

Workshop Venue

DUT Faculty of Applied Sciences Computer lab S6 L0, Steve Biko Campus, along Steve Biko Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Keynote Speakers

  1. Professor K. Bisetty (Professor and Lead, Computational Modelling and Bioanalytical Chemistry Research Group, Chemistry Department, Durban University of Technology, South Africa).
  2. Professor O. Lukman (Vice-Dean, Division of Student Affairs, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria; and Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
  3. Professor T. Marla (Director, Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics, University of Western Cape, South Africa)
  4. Professor M. Nyaga (Associate Professor, Next Generation Sequencing Unit, Office of the Dean and Division of Virology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Free State, South Africa; and Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Surveillance and Pathogen Genomics, Bloemfontein, South Africa)
  5. Professor S. Singh (Senior Vice President, Computational Science & Structural Biology, Matchpoint Therapeutics, USA)
  6. Professor K. Syed (Professor, University of Zululand, South Africa)
  7. Professor K. Rajshekhar (Lead, Synthetic Medical Chemistry Research Group, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa)

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Email: csbrgconference2024@gmail.com