[DL] CFP for the "BICCIB'05: From Biology to Computers and Back" conference

[Lukasz Kurgan]

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Call for Papers

BICCIB'05: From Biology to Computers and Back
International Conference on Biologically Inspired
  Computing and Computers in Biology
  (http://www.biccib05.ualberta.ca)
Co-sponsored by the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society

Banff, Alberta, Canada
May 10-12, 2005

(Papers Due: January 7, 2005)
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=> AIMS AND SCOPE <=

  BICCIB'05 aims to bring together researchers and
  practitioners to present the latest achievements
  and  innovations in the areas of biologically inspired
  computing and computers in biology.
  Biological systems of interest include life at all scales:
  from building blocks through individual organisms to societies.
  This  unique  combination of the two broad research fields
  will stimulate thought-provoking discussions about
  new developments and challenges, and will contribute
  to their future synergies.

=> TOPICS <=

  TOPICS of interest include, but are not limited to:
  Biologically Inspired Computing
   - Reinforcement Learning
   - Neural Networks
   - Evolutionary Computing
   - Artificial Immune Systems
   - Swarms and Collective Systems
   - Cognitive Modelling
  Computers in Biology
   - Computational Biology
   - Genomics
   - Proteomics
   - Intelligent Diagnostic and Support Systems
   - E-health
   - Robotics
  Biological Applications
   - Computational Intelligence
   - Machine Learning
   - Data Mining
   - Knowledge Discovery
   - Agent-based Systems
   - Fuzzy Systems

=> IMPORTANT DATES <=

  Special Topic Session proposals due:   December 10, 2004
  Submissions due:                         January 7, 2005
  Notification of Acceptance:            February 18, 2005
  Final Papers and Early Registration:      March 18, 2005

=> PUBLICATION <=

  All  accepted papers will be published in conference proceedings.
  IMPORTANT: Selected high quality papers will be considered for
  publication in a special issue of Information Sciences journal (Elsevier).

=> SPECIAL SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS and TUTORIALS <=

  We invite the submission of proposals for Special Topic Sessions.
  Proposals to organize such sessions should include
  the following information:
  - name and address of the proposer(s)
  - title of the session
  - brief description of the session
  Each special session will have at least five paper presentations.
  The special session chairs will be responsible for
  soliciting the papers, reviewing, and making final decisions,
  in consultation with the conference chairs. The description
  of the session should include a short description
  on how the session will be advertised.
  Email your proposal to the Organization Chair Loren Wyard-Scott
  (wyard at ece.ualberta.ca).

=> VENUE <=

  BICCIB'05 is to be held in the pastoral setting of the
  Canadian Rocky Mountains in the town of Banff, Alberta.
  Spanning countless valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows
  and rivers, Banff National Park is one of the  world's premier
  destination spots  (http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/).
  The park is a UNESCO world heritage site and encompasses
  the  towns of Banff and Lake Louise. World-renown for scenic
  hiking, the park is an ideal location for pre-/post-conference relaxation.

=> CONFERENCE COMMITTEE <=

  General Chair:        Petr Musilek
  Program Co-Chairs:    Michael Dawson, Witold Pedrycz
  Finance Chair:        Marek Reformat
  Publication Chair:    Lukasz Kurgan
  Organization Chair:   Loren Wyard-Scott

More information at http://www.biccib05.ualberta.ca