EuroBioC2024 brought the Bioconductor community together at the historic University of Oxford in the UK. With over 100 attendees, the conference showcased cutting-edge developments in bioinformatics, while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in a vibrant community. This year’s event was particularly notable as our first in Oxford, further extending Bioconductor community’s reach across Europe. Explore the number of attendees per country in the interactive map below.
Pre-Conference
In the days before the main event, EuroBioC2024 hosted two Carpentries workshops focused on Introduction to R and RNA-seq. These sessions, attended by 20 participants, offered practical training and helped prepare attendees for the discussions that followed during the conference. The Introduction to genomic data analysis with R and Bioconductor workshop was taught by Oliver Crook and Marcel Ramos. The Analysis and Interpretation of Bulk RNA-Seq Data using Bioconductor was taught by Fabricio Almeida-Silva and Robert Ivanek. All four instructors — Oliver, Fabricio, Robert and Marcel - were trained through our Bioconductor Carpentries training program.
Participants found these hands-on workshops highly valuable. One attendee appreciated the clear explanations, noting they were “helpful in building my understanding of RNA-seq analysis.” The practical aspect of the workshops was also highlighted, with a participant stating, “Coding alongside the course, being able to fix problems as they came up, was incredibly helpful.” Another attendee emphasized the instructors’ approach, saying, “The structure of the course, the pace, and the instructors’ enthusiasm made the learning experience exceptional.”
The supportive learning environment stood out to many. As one participant shared, “Engaging teachers, available to help, and very useful to have the online resources if needed.” The opportunity to ask questions freely was also valued: “Opportunity to ask questions all the time, friendly instructors!”
These testimonials reflect how the workshops provided in-depth training in R, Bioconductor, and RNA-seq data analysis while fostering an engaging and supportive atmosphere. The pre-conference workshops benefited local participants and provided Bioconductor community members an opportunity to share their expertise. With the groundwork laid, the main conference kicked off, offering a rich and varied program to attendees from across Europe and beyond.
EuroBioC2024 Bioconductor Carpentries instructors
Program Overview
The EuroBioC2024 conference delivered a diverse program, with presentations, workshops, and discussions highlighting the latest advancements in bioinformatics and computational biology. The variety in presentations was a standout feature, with one attendee noting, “Huge diversity in topics covered. There was something for all computational biologists regardless of research field.” The conference program catered to a broad audience, ensuring there was something for everyone. Explore the full schedule here.
Attendees also had the opportunity to apply for 5-minute flash talks, giving them a platform to quickly present their research to the wider community, fostering engagement and new collaborations.
Additionally, a special demo session by our sponsor, 10x Genomics, was held over lunch. This demo provided an engaging showcase of cutting-edge technology in genomics, such as their Xenium single cell spatial imaging platform, allowing attendees to learn about the latest innovations.
Below is an interactive map showing where our presenters are from. Hover over the points to see details about each presenter, including their name, affiliation, and talk title.