The First International Symposium on Computational Biology with AI (iscbAI 2025) was held from May 30 to June 2, 2025, at Tsinghua University Southeast Asia Center in Bali, Indonesia. Organized by ISCB-China, the symposium brought together 60 leading experts and industry representatives from mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, the UAE, Indonesia, and beyond.

Partial Attendee Group Photo

Cutting-Edge Research and Collaborative Discussions

The symposium explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in computational biology, featuring:

2 Keynotes and 38 Technical Presentations covering AI-powered protein structure prediction & design; precision medicine & biomarker discovery, foundational models for DNA/RNA/proteins, single-cell & spatial multi-omicsMicrobiome research & AI-driven health monitoring.

3 Panel Discussions on fostering regional collaboration in the Asia-Pacific amid evolving global dynamics. Attendees emphasized the need to strengthen academic ties within the Asia-Pacific region, reducing reliance on Eurocentric scientific exchanges.

Leadership and Highlights

General Chair：Prof. Xuegong Zhang (ISCB Vice President, ISCB-China Chair, Tsinghua University) delivered opening remarks and chaired discussions.

Program Chairs: Prof. Xingming Zhao (Fudan University) & Prof. Kai Ye (Xi’an Jiaotong University).

Keynote Speakers:

Prof. Ge Gao (Peking University, ISCB-China Vice Chair)

Prof. Yang Zhang (National University of Singapore)

Panel Discussion Moderators:

Prof. Xiujie Wang (Chinese Academy of Sciences, ISCB-China Vice Chair)

Prof. Limsoon Wong (National University of Singapore)

A Resounding Success

Attendees praised the symposium’s high-impact science and vibrant exchanges, marking a pivotal step in reigniting in-person collaboration across the Asia-Pacific. Plans are already underway to expand next year’s event.