Luonan Chen
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
ICSB 2026
Shanghai - DragonStar Program - Young Forum - International Conference
The 15th International Workshop on Cancer and Complex Disease Systems Biology
Conference Details
- Dates: July 28 - August 2, 2026
- Format: Hybrid, combining online and on-site participation
- DragonStar venue: Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai
- Young Forum / ICSB venue: Shanghai Xijiao State Guest Hotel, 1921 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai
Schedule At A Glance
- July 28-30: DragonStar Program course
- July 31: Young Forum on Systems Biology
- August 1-2: Main ICSB conference
Organization
- Host: Jilin Society of Bioinformatics
- Organizers: Fudan University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital
- Journal exchange support: Genome Biology; Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics (GPB)
Cancer systems biology and precision medicine are entering a stage shaped by multi-omics, artificial intelligence, and deeper clinical translation. ICSB 2026 will convene researchers, clinicians, young investigators, journal editors, and industry partners in Shanghai to discuss heterogeneity, immune escape, metabolic reprogramming, epigenetic regulation, cerebrovascular-related disease mechanisms, and translational decision-making.
The meeting continues the ICSB tradition while strengthening exchanges across tumor systems biology, cancer immunology, tumor metabolism, 3D genomics, multi-omics integration, AI and bioinformatics, cerebrovascular systems biology, precision therapy, and drug discovery.
Core Themes
- Integrating basic research, clinical needs, computational methods, and young talent development.
- Training early-career researchers through the DragonStar Program in systems biology and cancer informatics.
- Creating a platform for expert lectures, youth presentations, journal-editor exchanges, and industry-academia collaboration.
Program Modules
| Date | Module | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| July 28-30 | DragonStar Program Course | Systematic training for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, young faculty, and researchers, covering cancer informatics foundations, multi-omics data analysis, tumor evolution, metabolic reprogramming, inflammation and microenvironment, AI modeling, and systems biology methods. |
| July 31 | Young Forum on Systems Biology | Selected young scholars will present oral reports or posters and receive comments from senior experts, building a platform for research feedback and future collaborations. |
| August 1-2 | Main ICSB Conference | Invited domestic and international experts will give thematic talks on cancer systems biology, immunology, metabolism, prostate and urinary cancers, epigenetics and 3D genomics, cerebrovascular systems biology, AI, bioinformatics, precision therapy, and drug discovery. |
| Main conference period | Journal Editor Exchange | Journal editors, editorial-board members, and representatives will discuss high-impact scientific questions, multi-omics and systems-biology manuscript logic, figure quality, responses to reviewers, reproducibility, and academic expression. |
| During the meeting | Industry Exhibition and Translation Exchange | Companies and institutions may connect with research teams in oncology, systems biology, precision medicine, clinical translation, platforms, tools, and services. |
Invited Speakers
Speakers
Arul Chinnaiyan
University of Michigan Medical School, USA
Melissa Fullwood
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Yiqin Gao
Peking University
Jingdong Han
Peking University
Peng Huang
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Yi Jiang
Georgia State University, USA
Leng Han
Indiana University School of Medicine, USA
Dongxin Lin
National Cancer Center / Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Peking Union Medical College
Hua Lu
Tulane University School of Medicine, USA
Yongzhan Nie
Fourth Military Medical University / Air Force Medical University
Shi-Yong Sun
Emory University, USA
Wei Wang
University of California, San Diego, USA
Ying Xu
Southern University of Science and Technology
Keqiang Ye
Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, CAS / Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology
Jindan Yu
Emory University School of Medicine, USA
Jintai Yu
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Jun Yu
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jun Yu
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Ning Zhang
Peking University
The invited-speaker list is partial and will be updated according to the final conference program.
Participants and Expected Value
Young Researchers / Students
- Learn multi-omics analysis, AI modeling, and cancer systems biology methods through DragonStar training.
- Present work in the Young Forum and receive feedback from senior experts.
- Build research frameworks and collaboration networks across oncology, cerebrovascular disease, systems biology, and bioinformatics.
PIs / Senior Scholars / Clinicians
- Exchange with domestic and international peers in tumor immunity, metabolism, epigenetics, 3D genomics, AI, and clinical translation.
- Explore collaboration opportunities around multi-omics technology, clinical questions, and computational methods.
- Use the meeting as a platform to connect basic research, translational medicine, and precision medicine.
Companies / Institutions
- Meet research and clinical communities in oncology, systems biology, precision medicine, equipment, drug discovery, and academic publishing.
- Show technologies, platforms, services, or products through meeting materials, website exposure, exhibition, and dedicated exchanges.
- Connect with potential partners for translational projects and technical needs.
Partnership Directions
ICSB 2026 is collecting sponsorship and collaboration intentions. The conference will provide multi-level and flexible options according to the needs of companies and institutions.
Brand Exposure
- Main visual, background board, conference handbook, website and WeChat exposure, meeting bag insertion, and exhibition-board visibility.
Booth and Product Display
- Exhibition areas for testing platforms, sequencing platforms, instruments, reagents, databases, analytic software, AI platforms, drug discovery services, and research solutions.
Technical Reports
- Eligible companies may apply for technical reports, themed exchanges, or satellite-style communication aligned with the scientific scope.
Young Forum Support
- Support young-scholar presentations, outstanding abstracts, posters, and youth networking activities.
Journal and Publishing
- Academic publishers, journals, and knowledge-service platforms may join editor exchanges, writing training, publishing-standard introductions, and dissemination activities.
Targeted Matchmaking
- The organizing team can assist with small-group exchanges, cooperation discussions, technical-demand matching, and translational-project communication.
A following announcement will release the official venue details, registration method, payment standards, hotel information, abstract submission requirements, and preliminary program.
Registration and Contact
Conference Registration
Contact: Hailong Song
Phone: 13654312211
Payment Instructions
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Alternative Payment Method
Account Name: Medical Cloud Convergence (Beijing) Information Consulting Co., Ltd
Bank Account: 0200001809200388385
Bank: INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA CAISHIKOU BRANCH
Bank Address: 116 GUANGANMENNEI STREET XICHENG DISTRICT BELJING CHINA
Swift Code: ICBKCNBJBJM
Downloads
ICSB 2026 WeChat Announcement PDF
First-round announcement and partnership invitation, published May 2026.