海角直播 BIG (Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference) | Scientific Program

海角直播 BIG Scientific Program

The 海角直播 Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference ( 海角直播 BIG) brings together researchers, bioinformaticians and data experts to explore the latest advances in genomics, bioinformatics and data-driven discovery in the microbial sciences. Join leading experts as they share innovative research, emerging technologies and practical applications that are shaping the future of microbiology.

Program Schedule

All Sessions Are in Eastern time

Note: The following schedule is a long-form comprehensive look at the meeting, including session times, speakers and topics. Continental breakfast will be provided on Oct. 12-14, and luncheon will be provided on Oct. 12 and 13.

For a quick overview of conference sessions and other events, please visit our Schedule-at-a-Glance.

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Sunday, Oct. 11

4–6 p.m.

Opening Keynote Session

4–4:10 p.m. | Opening Remarks
Todd Treangen, Ph.D., Rice University, Program Committee Chair

4:10–5 p.m. | Keynote Presentation
Keynote Speaker: Susan Bullman, Ph.D., University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

5–5:50 p.m. | Keynote Presentation
Keynote Speaker: Brian Hie, Ph.D., Standford University

5:50–6 p.m.

Tribute Presentation

6–7:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

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Monday, Oct. 12

8–8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.	Scientific Session I: Epidemiology, From Global to Local Surveillance Moderator: Jasna Kovac, Ph.D., Penn State University; Anne Piantadosi, M.D., Ph.D., Emory University School of Medicine 8:30–9 a.m. \| The Evolutionary Footprints of Microbial Transmission Speaker: Samuel Sheppard, Ph.D., University of Oxford 9–9:15 a.m. \| Q&A and Discussion 9:15–10 a.m. \| Oral Abstract Presentations
10–11:30 a.m.	Poster Session #1 With Refreshments
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Scientific Programming
12:30–1 p.m.	Lunch Buffet
1–2 p.m.	Lunch & Learn Presentation
2–3:30 p.m.	Special Interest Session I Session Moderator: Todd Treangen, Ph.D., Rice University; Lee Katz, Ph.D., Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
3:30–5 p.m.	Poster Session #2 With Refreshments
5–6:30 p.m.	Scientific Session II: Multiomics in the Clinic Session Moderator: Elodie Ghedin, Ph.D., National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Ahmed Moustafa, BPharm, Ph.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Emily Snavely, Ph.D., University of Virginia 5–5:30 p.m. \| Resolving Host Response at Cellular Resolution With Multi-Modal Foundation Models Invited Speaker: Robert Sebra, Ph.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 5:30–5:45 p.m. \| Q&A and Discussion 5:45–6:30 p.m. \| Oral Abstract Presentations

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Tuesday, Oct. 13

8–8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.	Scientific Session III: Data Sharing, Visualization, & AI Session Moderator: Arjun Prasad, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI); Julie Dunning Hotopp, Ph.D., Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland 8:30–9 a.m. \| From Data to Discovery: AI-Powered Analysis in BRC Analytics Invited Speaker: Michael Shatz, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins 9–9:15 a.m. \| Q&A and Discussion 9:15–10 a.m. \| Oral Abstract Presentations
10–11:30 a.m.	Poster Session #3 With Refreshments
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Scientific Programming
12:30–1 p.m.	Lunch Buffet
1–2 p.m.	Lunch & Learn Presentation
2–3:30 p.m.	Special Interest Session II Session Moderator: Julie Dunning Hotopp, Ph.D., Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland; Lee Katz, Ph.D., Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
3:30–5 p.m.	Poster Session #4 With Refreshments
5–6:30 p.m.	Scientific Session IV: Microbial Ecology, Systems Biology & the Microbiome Session Moderator: Daria Van Tyne, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Timothy Read, Ph.D., Emory University School of Medicine 5–5:30 p.m. \| The Genomics of Bacterial Adaptation During Human Infections Invited Speaker: Vaughn Cooper, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh 5:30–5:45 p.m. \| Q&A and Discussion 5:45–6:30 p.m. \| Oral Abstract Presentations

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Wednesday, Oct. 14

8–8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.	Scientific Session V: Methods, Tools & Algorithms Moderator: Laura Carroll, Ph.D., Ume氓 University; Todd Treangen, Ph.D., Rice University 8:30–9 a.m. \| Computational Challenges in Population-Scale Microbial Genomics Invited Speaker: Christina Boucher, Ph.D., University of Florida 9–9:15 a.m. \| Q&A and Discussion 9:15–10 a.m. \| Oral Abstract Presentations
10–10:15 a.m.	Morning Break
10:15–11:15 a.m.	Scientific Programming
11:15–11:45 a.m.	Meeting Wrap-Up Julie Dunning Hotopp, Ph.D., Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland Program Committee Co-Chair

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海角直播 BIG Scientific Program

Program Schedule

Jump to Day:

Sunday, Oct. 11

Opening Keynote Session

Tribute Presentation

Welcome Reception

Monday, Oct. 12

Continental Breakfast

Scientific Session I: Epidemiology, From Global to Local Surveillance

Poster Session #1 With Refreshments

Scientific Programming

Lunch Buffet

Lunch & Learn Presentation

Special Interest Session I

Poster Session #2 With Refreshments

Scientific Session II: Multiomics in the Clinic

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Continental Breakfast

Scientific Session III: Data Sharing, Visualization, & AI

Poster Session #3 With Refreshments

Scientific Programming

Lunch Buffet

Lunch & Learn Presentation

Special Interest Session II

Poster Session #4 With Refreshments

Scientific Session IV: Microbial Ecology, Systems Biology & the Microbiome

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Continental Breakfast

Scientific Session V: Methods, Tools & Algorithms

Morning Break

Scientific Programming

Meeting Wrap-Up

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