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Women in Computational Biology in Scotland

Name: Women in Computational Biology in Scotland
Start: 2026-10-15T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-15T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Lecture Theatre, Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute

15 October 2026 · 10:30–17:30 · Lecture Theatre, Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, Glasgow

Travel & caring-responsibility support

This workshop is built to be attended. Travel grants are available for people who could not otherwise attend, and caring-responsibility funding covers childcare or eldercare costs for the day. Tick the relevant box on the registration form and the chair will follow up directly. Funding amounts and the application deadline are published on the Registration page as they are confirmed.

Why this matters

Computational biology is central to cancer research

Computational and mathematical methods sit at the core of modern cancer research, yet women remain underrepresented from undergraduate study through to senior research roles. This workshop brings women in the field together to present their science and to work on the structural changes that make that work possible. Men are part of that conversation by design — the poster jury and the audience include men, because gender equity in the field is shared work.

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The day at a glance

Keynotes, invited and selected talks, closing panel

Two keynotes (12:15 and 15:15), invited and contributed talks, a patient talk, a poster session over lunch, and a closing panel at 16:00 on barriers across career stages and the practical actions that change them.

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Speakers

Confirmed and forthcoming

Luciana Luque

Chair · CRUK Scotland Institute

Keynote 1

To be confirmed

Keynote 2

To be confirmed

Invited speakers

Three, to be confirmed

Full speaker list on the programme →

Hosted & endorsed

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute

Host

Endorsed by

Supporters and how to help →

Free admission · numbers are limited

Registration is via Eventbrite. Travel and caring-responsibility funding can be requested on the form.

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