Computational methods for investigating transcriptional and post-transcriptional alterations in human diseases
Daniele Santoni
Federica ConteUnderstanding how transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms are altered in human diseases is essential for uncovering disease etiology and identifying novel therapeutic targets. This session explores emerging computational strategies to study gene expression dysregulation across multiple regulatory layers affecting gene expression. The scope of the session spans a broad range of approaches, from statistical and machine-learning models to network-based and integrative multi-omics frameworks. Emphasis will be placed on methods that leverage high-throughput data such as RNA sequencing, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, epigenomic profiles, and RNA–protein interaction data to dissect transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory alterations in complex diseases. Contributions addressing methodological advances, benchmarking strategies, and applications to specific disease contexts—such as cancer, neurological disorders, and immune-related diseases—are particularly encouraged. By bringing together computational scientists and biomedical researchers, this session aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and promote the translation of computational insights into biological and clinical understanding. The expected impact is to advance our ability to systematically characterize transcriptional and post-transcriptional dysregulation, improve disease stratification, and support the discovery of biomarkers and regulatory mechanisms with potential diagnostic and therapeutic relevance.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
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Key Dates
- Short paper deadline: May 3rd, 2026
- Acceptance notification: June 15th, 2026
- Camera-ready: July 7th, 2026
- Conference: September 2-4, 2026, Rome
How to Submit
- Format: 4-6 pages, Submissions template available here
- System: EasyChair
- At least one author must register
Publication
- Oral presentation at CIBB 2026
- Extended version Springer LNBI proceedings or journal special issues
