Student Symposium 2024

Welcome to the ISCB SC RSG-Türkiye 11th Student Symposium!

We had an exciting time on our symposium held on October 3, 2025, at the Mehmet Akif Ersoy Art Center in Pendik, Istanbul.

RSG-Türkiye is a student-led, non-profit organization that supports young researchers in computational biology and bioinformatics. Our annual symposium fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among undergraduate students and early-career researchers while promoting equal opportunities in education. This year, we look forward to celebrating our 11th anniversary by showcasing cutting-edge research and methods in these fields.

This year’s RSG Symposium features:

  • ✔ Keynote talks
  • ✔ Best poster and best talk prizes
  • ✔ Networking sessions
  • ✔ Many more exciting and new segments

We hope to meet you in November!!

RSG-Türkiye Team

We appreciate your interest and look forward to seeing you in Istanbul!

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Symposium Program

November 15, 2024
08:45 - 09:00 Opening
09:00 - 10:15 Workshop: Dr. Kübra Narci, Nextflow and nf-core (Session 1)
10:15 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 12:00 Workshop: Dr. Kübra Narci, Nextflow and nf-core (Session 2)
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 13:15 Career Presentation I (Eres Biotechnology)
13:15 - 13:30 Coffee Break
13:30 - 13:45 Student Presentations (x 2)
13:45 - 14:00 Coffee Break
14:00 - 15:00 Student Presentations (x 2)
15:00 - 15:15 Coffee Break
15:15 - 16:15 Round Table Meetings - Networking
16:15 - 17:15 Poster Session
17:15 - 17:25 Closing
November 16, 2024
09:00 - 09:15 Opening
09:15 - 10:15 Keynote I: Prof. Dr. Gökhan Kaçar, Nanoscale Carrier Systems in Drug Delivery
10:15 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:30 Keynote II: Dr. Mehmet Baysan, Data Science and Clinical Bioinformatics
11:30 - 11:45 Career Presentation II (Systems Biology and Bioinformatics Association)
11:45 - 12:05 Student Presentation (x 1)
12:05 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 Panel Discussion: Clinical Bioinformatics
14:00 - 14:20 Student Presentation (x 1)
14:20 - 14:30 Coffee Break
14:30 - 15:30 Round Table Meetings - Networking
15:30 - 16:00 Closing

Venue

Address: Batı, İsmet Paşa Cd. No:2, 34890 Pendik/İstanbul

Transportation to Mehmet Akif Ersoy Sanat Merkezi

  • By Marmaray: The venue is a 5-minute walk from the Pendik Marmaray train station.
  • By Metro: You can take the M4 Kadıköy-Tavşantepe Metro Line and get off at Pendik Metro Station. From there, it’s a short taxi or bus ride to the venue.
  • By Bus: Several bus lines stop near the venue, including the KM20, 133P, and 16A. The closest bus stop is Pendik YHT Istasyonu.
  • By Ferry: The Pendik Ferry Terminal connects with Yalova, offering another route for those coming from the opposite shore.
  • By Car: The venue is easily accessible by car. There is parking available near the center.

Location