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The Paris-Saclay Junior Conference on Computational Biology (JC2B Round 2025) is an event organized by students of the AMI2B Master's program of Orsay's Sciences Faculty, with support from Université Paris-Saclay and I2BC.
This conference aims to bring together Master's students, PhD students, postdocs, and researchers around recent advances in bioinformatics. It provides a platform to:
- Present young scientists' work;
- Strengthen links between programs (BIBS, AMI2B Orsay/Évry);
- Foster intergenerational exchanges;
- Promote collaborations between research teams;
- Create networking opportunities for academic and industrial careers.
Program
This edition will feature two keynote speakers, experts in AI and predictive models in bioinformatics, who will shed light on this central theme through their innovative research and applications.
Laurent Jacob
Researcher in Machine Learning and Statistics for Genomics,
Laboratory of Computational and Quantitative Biology — CNRS, Sorbonne Université
Magali Richard
Researcher in Computational Biology,
Laboratory of Translational Research and Innovation in Medicine and Complexity — CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes
Selected participants will present research conducted in two main fields: Structures and Evolution, and Genomics and Health.
Morning Session: AI Applications in Structure and Evolution
- 9:00 AM: Opening note by Anne Lopes and Daniel Gautheret
- 9:15 AM: Keynote speaker: Laurent Jacob (LCQB, Sorbonne University), Neural inference in probabilistic models of evolution
- 10:00 AM: Julie Fares (Paris-Saclay University, ITODYS Paris Cité University), AGAPE (computAtional G-quadruplex Affinity PrEdiction): The first AI workflow for G4 binding affinity predictor
- 10:30 AM: Coffee break
- 11:00 AM: Wissam Karroucha (CBIO, Mines Paris, PSL University, Institut Curie) A comprehensive benchmark for RNA structure-function modeling
- 11:30 AM: Simon Herman (I2BC Paris-Saclay), Structural Space of Microproteins with Protein Language Models
- 12:00 PM: Hélène Bret (Lund University), Detecting rare codon in proteins sequences with a Transformer model
- 12:30 PM: Buffet
- 1:30 PM : INTERNSHIP FAIR
Afternoon Session: Predictive Modeling in Genomics and Health
- 2:00 PM: Keynote speaker: Magali Richard (TIMC-IMAG, Grenoble University), Computational approches to characterize cellular and spatial heterogeneity in cancer
- 2:45 PM: Chérif Seddik (Paris-Saclay University, I2BC Paris-Saclay), Inferring latent chromatin folding signatures from bulk Hi-C data using NMF : application to the bistable expression of SPI-1
- 3:15 PM: Jomar Sangalang (Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris-Saclay), Integrative breast cancer multi-omics
- 3:45 PM: Coffee break
- 4:15 PM: Shuhui Wang (Dauphine University-PSL), Interpretable latent model predicts drug response and identifies biomarkers
- 4:45 PM: Victor Reys (BonvinLab, Utrecht University), Structural modelling and binding affinity prediction of the human PDZ-PBM interactome
- 5:15 PM: Closing note
Book of Abstracts
You can browse the book of abstracts below or download it.
Registration
Participation in JC2B 2025 is free for all and includes:
- Access to all sessions;
- Lunch (buffet);
- Coffee breaks;
- Goodies (while stocks last).
Important Dates
| Registration opens | September 25, 2025 |
| Registration closes | October 20, 2025 |
Registration for JC2B 2025 is now closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is registration mandatory?
Yes, for logistical reasons (meals, badges, spaces).
Can I cancel my registration?
Yes, until November 10, 2025 by contacting the organizers.
Call for Contributions
JC2B 2025 invites students, PhD candidates, and young researchers to submit their work in English as:
Oral Presentations
Duration: 20 minutes (including questions).
Submission Guidelines
- Language: English;
- Abstract: 300 words max (text or PDF);
- At least one author must be present at the event.
Important Dates
| Submission opens | September 25, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | October 20, 2025 |
| Notification to authors | October 25, 2025 |
The call for contributions is now closed.
Practical Information
Venue and accessibility
JC2B 2025 will take place on November 13, 2025 at I2BC, located in Gif-sur-Yvette, southwest of Paris.
Conference venue address:
I2BC - Building 21 | 1 Avenue de la Terrasse, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette
Access map
To get to the venue:
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By public transport (see the Ile-de-France Mobilités website):
By RER: take the RER B to the ‘Gif-sur-Yvette’ stop (I2BC is a 15-minute walk from there).
By bus: take the 4610 or 4611 lines to the 'Fond Fanet' stop (I2BC is a 5-minute walk from there). - By car: a parking lot is available in front of the main entrance for conference attendees.
Organizing Committee
JC2B 2025 is organized by all students of the AMI2B Master's program in Orsay, under the supervision of two faculty coordinators, with support from Université Paris-Saclay and I2BC.
Members
Students of the AMI2B Master's (Orsay): Full list available on request.
Faculty coordinators: Anne Lopes and Daniel Gautheret
Contact
For any questions, contact us:
Email: jc2b.paris.saclay@gmail.com