3DSIG

3DSIG: Structural Bioinformatics and Computational Biophysics

The 3D Special Interest Group (SIG) COSI focuses on all aspects of molecular biology that can be informed by a computational perspective. In broad terms this includes structural bioinformatics approaches dealing with the computational analysis of biological processes at the molecular level from a structural perspective as well as the simulation of biological processes from a molecular biophysics’ perspective. Themes relevant for 3DSIG include, but are not restricted to: Prediction of Biomolecular structure and function, Dynamics of biomolecules and its role in biomolecular function, molecular bioisosterism (detection of similarities) and its role in biological function, biomolecular docking, drug design, 3D quantitative structure activity relationships (3D-QSAR), structurally informed cell-biology, etc.

3DSIG online activities are based on the GitHub platform as well as a slack channel. Here a link to join the slack channel.

We’re planning hackatons, as well as to liason with local structural bioinformatics organizations to host joint meetings and other activities. Please get in touch if you’re interested.

COSI representative to committee

Rafael Najmanovich, University of Montreal

Douglas Pires, University of Melbourne

Gonzalo Parra, Barcelona Supercomputer Centre

COSI alternate representative to committee

Rafael Najmanovich, University of Montreal

Douglas Pires, University of Melbourne

Gonzalo Parra, Barcelona Supercomputer Centre

COSI proceedings liaison

Rafael Najmanovich, University of Montreal

Douglas Pires, University of Melbourne

Gonzalo Parra, Barcelona Supercomputer Centre

COSI track chair(s)

Rafael Najmanovich, University of Montreal

Douglas Pires, University of Melbourne

1 Gonzalo Parra, Barcelona Supercomputer Centre

ISCBacademy COSI Program Coordinator

Lam Su Datt, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Stephen Yi, The university of Texas at Austin

Leadership Structure:

Name Institution Country Position
Rafael Najmanovich University of Montreal Canada Co-Chair
Douglas Pires University of Melbourne AU Co-Chair
Gonzalo Parra Barcelona Supercomputer Centre Spain Co-Chair
Alexey Porollo Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center US Track Editor
Anna Marabotti University of Salerno Italy Track Editor
Ray Arjun Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) India Track Editor
Javier Alfaro International Center for Cancer Vaccine Science (University of Gdansk) Poland Track Editor
Lam Su Datt Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Track Editor and Webinar Coordinator
Stephen Yi The University of Texas at Austin US Webinar Coordinator
Daniel Buchan UCL UK Track Editor and Training Coordinator
Rafaela Ferreira Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Brazil Track Editor
Chris Kieslich Auburn University US Track Editor and Training Coordinator
Stuart MacGowan University of Dundee UK Track Editor and Comms Coordinator
S. Byamal University of Kansas US Track Editor
Ravinder Abrol California State University US Track Editor and Hackaton Coordinator
Carlos Rodrigues University of Queensland AU Training Coordinator and Hackaton Coordinator + Comms
Sara Capponi IBM Research US Track Editor
Bruna Moreira University of Melbourne AU Training Coordinator + Comms
Sandro Izidoro Universidade Federal de Itajubá Brazil Track Editor
Raul Secchi University of Copenhagen Denmark Track Editor