Welcome to the ISB!

The ISB is a non profit organization for biocurators, developers, and researchers with an interest in biocuration. The society promotes the field of biocuration and provides a forum for information exchange through meeting and workshops.

The 16th International Biocuration Conference

The 16th International Biocuration Conference will be held in Padova, Italy from Monday, April 24th lunchtime to Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 ( ics). Conference workshops will be held on Sunday April 23rd afternoon and Monday April 24th morning. 

Register for the conference here!

Submit your abstract soon on EasyChair (deadline 31st March)

Keynote Speakers

  • Marco Roos – Leiden University Medical Center
  • Nathalie Conte – AstraZeneca
  • Guy Cochrane – Global Biodata Coalition

Visit the official Biocuration 2023 Conference website for the program and upcoming deadlines.

Follow the official Twitter account of the conference for more updates: biocuration2023


The ISB is committed to the inclusion and recognition of all community members regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity or nationality, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religious affiliation, and socioeconomic status.


The informative flyer of the ISB is available in different languages on the about page of the website.