The Algorithms in Structural Bioinformatics (AlgoSB) schools focuse on novel or recent approaches in structural bioinformatics in the largest sense. Leading researchers from institutes around the world are invited to provide lectures together with hands-on practical courses. A fundamental goal of the school is to facilitate an algorithmic view of these ideas in order to identify new research directions.

AlgoSB is aimed at bringing together scientists from different disciplines (computer science, biophysics, biochemistry, mathematics, …) in a pleasant setting amenable to learning new approaches and creating synergies for future work.

This year’s edition

The focus of AlgoSB 2025 is “ Structure modeling and design towards RNA-based therapeutics“. It will be held in Marseille, France, overseeing the Mediterranean sea (exact location TBA). This year’s school has received the label “Ecole Thématique” from the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).

Each course consists of a lecture followed by a practical session on the participants’ computers. Free time can be devoted to informal discussions between participants, which can be combined with outdoor activities to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Audience

The AlgoSB school is targeted towards PhD students, postdocs, and researchers from public research institutions and industry, both in France and internationally.

This school is limited to 30 participants. It is expected that all will participate for the duration of the school.