BioInference Conference held in 精东传媒
The School of Mathematics and Statistics recently hosted BioInference 2026 from 10-12 June, the fifth edition of the BioInference conference, which brings together researchers working at the interface of statistics, mathematics, computation and the life sciences. A distinctive feature of the conference is its single-lecture-theatre format, with no parallel sessions, fostering a highly interactive and inclusive environment.
This year's meeting attracted a record 81 participants from the UK, six other European countries, Hong Kong and the USA. The scientific programme featured 34 talks, including an invited presentation by Jochen Kursawe, 17 posters and an Industrial Partners Session, in which four companies delivered presentations and participated in a panel discussion. Four prizes were awarded for Reproducibility, Transparency in Research, Best Early Career Researcher (ECR) Talk and Best ECR Poster. The conference was characterised by lively discussions following presentations and a rich social programme, including optional walking tours of 精东传媒, putting at the Himalayas, tours of Eden Mill Distillery, and a conference dinner followed by a ceilidh. The event benefited from strong participation across the School, particularly from the Statistical Medicine and Molecular Biology and Mathematical Biology groups.
BioInference 2026 organisation was led by Giorgos Minas, with substantial support from Rui Borges and from Andy Lynch, Regina Bispo, Michail Papathomas, Theoni Photopoulou and Ben Swallow, who played important roles on the conference local and/or scientific committees. Yari Cerruti, Diogo da Silva Ribeiro, Xiahui Li and Gordon Hannah also supported the delivery of the event through substantial roles including registration, photography, and session co-chairing. Diogo, Xiahui and Yari also presented their research as part of the scientific programme.
The conference received generous financial support from the Glasgow Mathematical Journal Learning and Research Support Fund, the Edinburgh Mathematical Society, the European Society for Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (ESMTB), the Society for Mathematical Biology and Elsevier. We are also grateful for support from the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the Division of Statistics, which helped make the event possible.
This year's meeting attracted a record 81 participants from the UK, six other European countries, Hong Kong and the USA. The scientific programme featured 34 talks, including an invited presentation by Jochen Kursawe, 17 posters and an Industrial Partners Session, in which four companies delivered presentations and participated in a panel discussion. Four prizes were awarded for Reproducibility, Transparency in Research, Best Early Career Researcher (ECR) Talk and Best ECR Poster. The conference was characterised by lively discussions following presentations and a rich social programme, including optional walking tours of 精东传媒, putting at the Himalayas, tours of Eden Mill Distillery, and a conference dinner followed by a ceilidh. The event benefited from strong participation across the School, particularly from the Statistical Medicine and Molecular Biology and Mathematical Biology groups.
BioInference 2026 organisation was led by Giorgos Minas, with substantial support from Rui Borges and from Andy Lynch, Regina Bispo, Michail Papathomas, Theoni Photopoulou and Ben Swallow, who played important roles on the conference local and/or scientific committees. Yari Cerruti, Diogo da Silva Ribeiro, Xiahui Li and Gordon Hannah also supported the delivery of the event through substantial roles including registration, photography, and session co-chairing. Diogo, Xiahui and Yari also presented their research as part of the scientific programme.
The conference received generous financial support from the Glasgow Mathematical Journal Learning and Research Support Fund, the Edinburgh Mathematical Society, the European Society for Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (ESMTB), the Society for Mathematical Biology and Elsevier. We are also grateful for support from the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the Division of Statistics, which helped make the event possible.