IEEE Computational Intelligence Society

Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Technical Committee

TC BBTC

Who We Are

The Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Technical Committee (BBTC) is established to promote the research, development, education, and understanding of computational intelligence methods in the application areas of bioinformatics, bioengineering, and computational biology.

What We Do

The BBTC shall engage in various activities in order to promote the wider acceptance of computational intelligence as a viable technology, including but not limited to the following:

  • Organize special sessions for CIS-sponsored conferences
  • Participate in paper reviews and selection for CIS-sponsored conferences
  • Nominate lecturers for the CIS distinguished speakers program
  • Collaborate on production of tutorials
  • Promote IEEE Senior Members and Fellows program
  • Sponsor publication of books or CDs, and organize specialized focused symposia, workshops, or meetings
  • The BBTC will actively work with the organizers of CIS-sponsored conferences to ensure and maintain technical excellence

Committee Membership

  • Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Chair
  • Marco Salvatore Nobile and Jennifer Hallinan, Vice Chairs

Current directory of Chairs and members: Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Technical Committee Members

BBTC members are appointed to serve one year term. Reappointment is allowed.

Chair is appointed by CIS President.  2 Vice Chairs are appointed by Chair and endorsed by CIS VP of Technical Activities.  TC Members are appointed by Chair and endorsed by CIS VP of Technical Activities.  (Number of members varies, typically less than 20)

If you are interested in being considered for a position on the Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Technical Committee, or would like more information on the activities of the committee, please send an email to cis-bbtc@ieee.org.  If you are interested in being considered for a position on the committee, please include a link to your CV.

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