Herbert and Florence Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics

?? IICD is now on Bluesky! We’re excited to expand our presence to Bluesky, where we’ll continue sharing groundbreaking research, institute news, and insights into computational biology and genomics. ?? Follow us: cancerdynamics.bsky.social #IICD #Genomics #ComputationalBiology #Bluesky #ColumbiaUniversity

?? Calling all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows! ?? Applications are now open for the IICD Intensive Workshop: Methods in Single-Cell Data Integration and Optimal Transport. ?? Dates: ?? June 20, 2025: Optional Virtual Bootcamp ?? June 23-27, 2025: In-Person Workshop ?? Location: Columbia Morningside Heights campus ?? Cost: Free for all participants! This 5-day immersive workshop includes: ? Lectures by instructors and guest speakers on foundational and advanced concepts ? Hands-on problem sets to apply your skills ? Networking lunches ? A collaborative environment with group presentations and a closing mixer ?? Application deadline: April 17, 2025 (5 PM EST) ?? Questions? Email [email protected] with the subject line "IICD Intensive Workshop." ?? Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/evRD5RGx #CancerResearch #DataIntegration #OptimalTransport #SingleCellAnalysis #ColumbiaUniversity #ScienceWorkshop #GraduateStudents #Postdocs #Bioinformatics #DSI #HICCC #ColumbiaEngineering #ColumbiaBME #ColumbiaScience #ColumbiaMed #ColumbiaComputerScience The Data Science Institute at Columbia University , Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia Engineering, Columbia University Department of Computer Science, Elham Azizi, Andrew Blumberg, Genevera Allen

?? Congratulations to IICD member Dr. Bianca M. Dumitrascu, Assistant Professor of Statistics and Herbert and Florence Irving Assistant Professor of Cancer Data Research at Columbia University! Her latest co-authored study, published in Nature Methods, introduces a computational framework for spatial mechano-transcriptomics—integrating spatial transcriptomics with mechanical force inference to provide new insights into tissue development. ?? Read the full paper here: https://bit.ly/4kCgT1q #CancerResearch #SpatialTranscriptomics #Mechanobiology #NIHResearch #NatureMethods #IICDColumbia #ColumbiaUniversity #DataScienceInBiology #CancerDataResearch National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), Department of Statistics, Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Nature Portfolio, The Data Science Institute at Columbia University

We’re hiring! The IICD is looking for an Associate Director, Finance Administration to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to manage budgets, financial transactions, and HR operations in a collaborative research environment. If you have experience in finance administration and a passion for supporting cutting-edge cancer research, apply today! ?? Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gRPbKTRD #job #hiring

?? The March IICD newsletter is here! This issue features Elham Azizi’s Vilcek Prize win, a Women in Science spotlight, Zijin Xiang’s alumna profile, Bianca M. Dumitrascu’s new grant, the latest research highlights, and more. ?? Read the full issue: https://bit.ly/4hSY4Fg #IICDNews #CancerResearch #ComputationalBiology #Genomics The Vilcek Foundation, Columbia Engineering, Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, The Data Science Institute at Columbia University, Columbia University Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University Department of Computer Science , Department of Statistics, Columbia University

?? The March IICD newsletter is here! This issue features Elham Azizi’s Vilcek Prize win, a Women in Science spotlight, Zijin Xiang’s alumna profile, Bianca M. Dumitrascu’s new grant, the latest research highlights, and more. ?? Read the full issue: https://bit.ly/4hSY4Fg #IICDNews #CancerResearch #ComputationalBiology #Genomics The Vilcek Foundation, Columbia Engineering, Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, The Data Science Institute at Columbia University, Columbia University Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University Department of Computer Science , Department of Statistics, Columbia University

?? Join us for the next IICD Seminar! On Wednesday, March 12, at 2:00 PM ET, we welcome Le Cong, Assistant Professor of Pathology & Genetics at Stanford University. Hosted by Jellert Gaublomme, this seminar will explore how AI-powered genome technology is being used to track cancer evolution and immune resistance. ?? Schermerhorn Hall 603 (Morningside Heights) and via Zoom ?? Register here: https://bit.ly/41mBe3d #IICDSeminars #AIinScience #CancerResearch #Genomics #ComputationalBiology #Stanford #ColumbiaUniversity Stanford University, Stanford University School of Medicine, Columbia Pathology

Science Magazine highlights Elham Azizi and the impact of immigrant scientists in driving innovation! As a Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise recipient, Azizi’s work in AI and machine learning is shaping the future of immunotherapy and cancer research. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4kalw2b #VilcekPrize #ColumbiaUniversity #ScienceMagazine #ImmigrantScientists The Vilcek Foundation, Columbia Engineering, Columbia University Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University Department of Computer Science, DSI Columbia

Congratulations to Bianca M. Dumitrascu on receiving a MIRA R35 award from The National Institutes of Health! Her project, "Uncovering Spatio-Temporal, Mechano-Transcriptomic Signatures of Development," will explore how gene expression, cell morphology, and mechanical forces coordinate tissue formation in early development. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/3D6s8ht #ComputationalBiology #Genomics #DevelopmentalBiology The Data Science Institute at Columbia University, Department of Statistics, Columbia University

?? BioTechniques spotlights the latest research from Elham Azizi’s laboratory. Read more: https://bit.ly/3EHTriG