Abstract submission guide

  1. Log in via ORCID
  2. Once completed you will be directed to your profile settings page. You will need to provide us with a few extra details before proceeding.
  3. Once completed, you will be redirected to your dashboard. Click the sign next to 'Your abstracts' to begin a new submission.
  4. A submission consists of several required fields:
    • Title (limited to 30 words or less).
    • Abstract content (limited to 250 words or less).
    • Your contribution to the research described (limited to 100 words or less).
    • All contributing authors including yourself.
    • The primary affiliations of all contributing authors.
    • Keywords you wish to associate with the abstract.
    • One or more presentation categories you wish to apply under.
  5. Upon submitting a new abstract you will be redirected to your dashboard. Here you can edit () or delete () existing abstracts up until the deadline.

BioCAsia

  1. Information for abstract submission for BioCAsia is on biocasia2024.bioconductor.org.

Travel scholarship application guide

  1. You can apply for a travel scholarship at any time by opening the profile menu in the top right (or sidebar for mobile users) and clicking on Travel Scholarship.
  2. You will need to fill in a few required fields:
    • Reason for application (limited to 200 words or less).
    • Indication of other external sources of funding.
    • If applicable, details of your other external sources of funding.
  3. Upon successful submission to your dashboard. You can revisit the scholarship application page at any time to edit or delete your application up until the deadline.

EMCR Hackathon scholarship application guide

  1. To apply for the ABACBS EMCR scholarship, fill in all sections in the EMCR Hackathon Scholarship Form.
  2. To be eligible for the scholarship, you will need:
    • To attend the EMCR Hackathon and the 2024 ABACBS Conference
    • To present a poster at the EMCR Hackathon, and
    • Be a post-doctoral researcher (of any career stage).
  3. A registration fee of $20 AUD to the EMCR Hackathon applies.
  4. Scholarship outcomes will be announced prior to the early-bird registration deadline.

Call for Workshop Proposals

We invite expressions of interest for organising workshops at ABACBS 2024. This is a great opportunity to share your expertise and engage with others in your field.
If you are interested in running a workshop, please provide the following information:

  1. Title and Topic of the Workshop: Please provide a concise title and a brief description of the topic and objectives of the workshop.
  2. Organiser(s): Include the names and affiliations of the workshop organiser(s).
  3. Length of Workshop: Indicate whether your workshop will be a whole-day or half-day event.
  4. Estimated Attendance: Provide an estimate of the number of participants you expect to attend the workshop.
  5. Sponsorship: Specify if you have already secured sponsorship. If not, please indicate the funding amount you will be requesting.
Please send your proposal with the above information to conference@abacbs.org
We look forward to your innovative and engaging workshop ideas!

Carers Support - Expression of Interest

ABACBS acknowledges carer responsibilities have the potential to hinder academic and professional bioinformaticians from being able to take full advantage of the opportunities presented at scientific conferences and networking events. We seek expressions of interest and advice on how the Society can best provide carers support at ABACBS 2024.
We invite all interested parties to complete this short Google form: ABACBS Conference Carers Support Form.

Demographic Information

The plots below show the demographic information relating to four categories:

This information is collected on a per-abstract basis.