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ConferenceLife sciences · Copenhagen, Denmark

ISMB/ECCB 2027: Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology / European Conference on Computational Biology

ISMB/ECCB 2027, organised by the International Society for Computational Biology, meets in Copenhagen from 18 to 22 July 2027. This guide covers the proceedings track for full papers reporting new, unpublished theoretical, computational and statistical advances, published open access in Bioinformatics, with a deadline of 14 January 2027 AoE and no extension.

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Next deadline
14 January 2027
Last checked
10 November 2026
Organiser
International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
Sources
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Key dates

Abstract deadline
Not stated; see the official page
Full paper deadline
14 January 2027
Conference dates
18 July 2027 – 22 July 2027
Details last checked
10 November 2026
Submit an abstractSubmit a full paper

About the conference

Conference
ISMB/ECCB 2027: Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology / European Conference on Computational Biology
Organiser
International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
Venue
Copenhagen, Denmark
Scope
Proceedings track for full papers reporting new, unpublished theoretical, computational and statistical advances in computational biology and bioinformatics, published open access in Bioinformatics (OUP); deadline 14 January 2027 AoE with no extension.
Submission types
Abstracts and full papers; confirm formats and word limits on the official page

Topics consistent with the programme

  • Algorithms for sequence analysis, genome assembly and comparative genomics
  • Statistical and machine learning methods for single-cell and spatial omics
  • Protein structure prediction, molecular modelling and design
  • Network biology, systems biology and pathway inference
  • Computational methods for disease genomics and precision medicine
  • Evolutionary, population genetic and phylogenetic computational methods

Based on the published scope; the official page sets out the full themes and requirements.

Is your work a fit? Check before you submit

  1. The paper reports a new theoretical, computational or statistical advance, not an application of existing tools alone.
  2. The work is unpublished and not under review elsewhere.
  3. Methods are benchmarked against relevant alternatives on appropriate data.
  4. Code and data availability meet the requirements of the proceedings track.
  5. A complete, co-author-approved full paper is submitted before 14 January 2027 AoE, as no extension is planned.

Why This Conference Matters

Computational biology underpins how researchers interpret genomic, proteomic and imaging data at scale, and methodological advances directly shape what biological questions can be answered. ISMB/ECCB is one of the principal meetings in the field, and its proceedings track combines conference presentation with open access publication in Bioinformatics. For authors with mature methodological work, this offers both a peer-reviewed journal record and an opportunity to present to a large international audience of computational and experimental biologists.

Who Should Submit

Academic backgrounds

  • Bioinformatics and computational biology
  • Statistics and biostatistics
  • Computer science and machine learning
  • Genomics and systems biology
  • Structural biology

Institutions and sectors

  • Universities and computational biology departments
  • Genomics and life science research institutes
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
  • Bioinformatics infrastructure and data resource providers

What Reviewers Typically Value

  1. Methodological advances with a clear improvement over existing approaches, shown through benchmarking.
  2. Theoretical or statistical contributions that strengthen the foundations of biological data analysis.
  3. Reproducible software and data that others can use and extend.
  4. Methods that enable biological insight not previously achievable with current tools.

Ideas You Could Develop

Spatial transcriptomics deconvolutionA full paper presenting a probabilistic model for cell-type deconvolution in spatial transcriptomics, benchmarked on simulated and real tissue data.
Scalable variant graph alignmentA paper describing an indexing algorithm for pangenome graphs with improved speed and accuracy on large cohorts.
Interpretable protein function predictionA paper on a learning method that predicts protein function while identifying the sequence features driving each prediction.

Your Plan to the Deadline

A suggested schedule working back from 14 January 2027. Adjust it to the stage your work has reached.

  1. By 3 Dec 2026

    Open the official call for abstracts; confirm the tracks, word limit, format and author rules.

  2. By 17 Dec 2026

    Agree the key result, the authors and the presenting author.

  3. By 31 Dec 2026

    Draft the structured abstract to the word limit, with results stated as numbers.

  4. By 7 Jan 2027

    Circulate to co-authors and an independent reader; revise.

  5. By 12 Jan 2027

    Final checks: title, author affiliations, conflicts of interest and track selection.

  6. By 14 Jan 2027

    Submit through the official abstract system before the deadline.

What you gain

  • Feedback from peers working on the same questions.
  • A citable abstract or proceedings paper.
  • Contacts for collaboration, employment and future funding.
  • A step towards a full journal article.

What happens after you submit

  1. Acknowledgement: the abstract system confirms receipt; keep the submission number.
  2. Review: the scientific committee scores abstracts against the track criteria.
  3. Decision: accepted abstracts are assigned to an oral, poster or e-poster session.
  4. Registration: presenting authors usually must register by a stated date.
  5. Publication: accepted abstracts or papers may appear in the conference proceedings or journal supplement.

What the Organisers Are Looking For

The proceedings track seeks full papers reporting new and unpublished theoretical, computational and statistical advances in computational biology and bioinformatics. Accepted papers are published open access in Bioinformatics, so submissions are expected to meet journal-level standards of rigour, benchmarking and reproducibility. Authors should confirm topic areas, formatting, length and availability requirements on the official proceedings call before the deadline.

Read the official pageThis guide summarises the opportunity. Confirm deadlines, eligibility and requirements on the official page before you plan your work, and record the date you checked it.Open the official page

Expert help

How Pubrica Can Help

Pubrica’s subject specialists can help you prepare the abstract, full paper, poster or slides, planned back from the deadline. You remain the author of your work.

Abstract writingA structured abstract written to the conference’s word limit and format. Full paper writingFull conference papers written to the proceedings template. Poster preparationScientific posters designed to the conference’s size and layout rules. Presentation slidesOral presentation slides prepared for the allotted time. Editing and proofreadingSubject-specialist editing of abstracts and papers before submission. BiostatisticsStatistical analysis and review of results.
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FAQs

Questions Researchers Ask

The next published deadline is 14 January 2027. Dates can change, so confirm them on the official page before you plan your work.

The proceedings track emphasises new methodological advances, so a study that mainly applies existing tools may be better suited to other submission categories. Authors should review the official call for submissions to identify the most appropriate route.

Yes. The full paper deadline is 14 January 2027; check the template and page limits on the official page.

Yes. Pubrica’s specialists can review, write, edit and format your abstract, paper, poster or slides. You remain the author and the person responsible for the submission.

Sources

  1. International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB). (2026). ISMB/ECCB 2027: Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology / European Conference on Computational Biology. Retrieved 10 November 2026, from https://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2027/key-dates

How to cite this page

Pubrica Insights. (2026). ISMB/ECCB 2027: Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology / European Conference on Computational Biology. Pubrica. https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/ismb-eccb-2027-intelligent-systems-for-molecular-biology-european-conf/

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