We are delighted to announce that Professor Charlotte Deane has been selected as an ISCB Fellow in the Class of 2025. The International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) Fellows program recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to computational biology and bioinformatics.
This prestigious honour reflects Professor Deane’s significant impact in the field and their dedication to advancing scientific research. The 2025 Fellows will be formally recognised at the ISMB/ECCB 2025 conference in Liverpool this July.
Please join us in congratulating Professor Charlotte Deane on this well-deserved recognition!
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