Theoretical Biology Meets Big Data: Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning, and Applications in Life Sciences

The General DYNALIFE Conference for the Grant Period 2024–2025

The DYNALIFE COST Action General Conference, hosted at Yildiz Technical University (YTU) in Istanbul, represents a pivotal event for the Grant Period 2024–2025. This conference will bring together researchers to reflect on the progress made by the Action, evaluate results achieved so far, and refine the strategic direction for the remainder of DYNALIFE.

The conference will feature an interdisciplinary program addressing DYNALIFE’s primary challenges. The thematic focus will span the following areas:

• Theoretical Modeling of Genetic Information Flow: Advanced theoretical approaches to understanding the flow of genetic information.

• Integration of Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Bridging traditional theoretical frameworks with modern statistical and computational tools.

• Quantum Information Models in Biology: Exploring quantum-based approaches to biological systems.

• Statistics and Computer Science as Bridges: Connecting theoretical models with Big Data analytics to enhance biological insights.

• Translational Biology: Applying state-of-the-art theoretical and computational models to practical, real-world biological applications.

This thematic breadth reflects the interdisciplinary nature of DYNALIFE, encouraging dialogue and collaboration across diverse fields, including theoretical biology, computational sciences, and applied translational research.

Dates: 3 to 5 June 2025

Venue: Yildiz Technical University (YTU), Istanbul, Türkiye

Organizing Committee: Scientific Committee: Ozgur YILDIRIM, Oreste Piro, Diego Gonzalez, Julyan Cartwright, Simone Giannerini, Greta Goracci

Local Organiser: Ozgur YILDIRIM