Workshop on Algorithms in Bioinformatics
Modern bioinformatics relies on powerful algorithms to understand complex biological systems and analyze rapidly growing datasets. WABio 2026 -- Workshop on Algorithms in Bioinformatics, is a non-profit event that aims to assemble a latinoamerican network with a deep understanding of the theory behind state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools.
- When: August 2–7
- Where: CINVESTAV Irapuato
WABio offers an intensive, hands-on introduction to the mathematical and computational foundations of bioinformatics as well as the design, application, and analysis of algorithms for studying biological systems. Through focused courses, participants will explore algorithms behind key topics such as phylogenetic trees and networks, RNA structure, genome rearrangement, and transcriptomics. The emphasis is on understanding how methods work—not just how to use them.
WABio 2026 is open to students, early-career researchers, and professionals from both quantitative and life science backgrounds.
Key Dates
- May 8, 2026 — Registration opens
- July 3, 2026 — Registration closes
Topics & Presenters
| Day | Topic | Keynote speaker | Workshop presenter 1 | Workshop presenter 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 3 | Reconstruction of phylogenetic trees & networks | Alitzel López Sánchez | Manuel Lafond | Maribel Hernández Rosales |
| Tue 4 | Metrics of discordance between evolutionary histories | Luis José Delaye Arredondo | Alitzel López Sánchez | Guillaume Scholz |
| Wed 5 | RNA folding | Selene Fernández Valverde | Katia Aviña Padilla | Peter Florian Stadler |
| Thu 6 | Genome rearrangement distance | Nelly Sélem-Mojica | María Guadalupe Rodríguez Sánchez | José Antonio Ramírez Rafael |
| Fri 7 | Transcriptomics | Steve Hoffmann | Verónica Jiménez Jacinto | Ilani Yahel Godínez Bautista |
Calendar
Registration
To register as a student, please follow this link.
Teaching assistant
You can also participate as a teaching assistant (TA), someone with a strong background in mathematics, algorithms, and physics. The role of a TA is to assist students by clarifying questions and helping with team organization.
To participate as a teaching assistant, please follow this link.
Contact
Email: bioinfoandcomplexnetworks@gmail.com
Organization
This workshop is organized by the group of Bioinformaticists and Complex Networks, led by Dr. Maribel Hernández Rosales.