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Position Overview

Formerly known as the 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Conference on Rapid Applied Microbial Next-Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatic Pipelines (91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ NGS), the 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Bioinformatics, Genomics, and Big Data Conference (91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ BIG) is where cutting-edge microbial science meets powerful data-driven innovation. Taking place Oct. 11–14, 2026, in Washington, D.C., this premier meeting brings together scientists, clinicians and data experts from around the world to explore how genomics and bioinformatics are transforming health, industry and the environment. From decoding microbial communities to shaping public health strategies, 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ BIG offers the insights, tools and connections you need to accelerate discovery and apply big data to real-world challenges.

The 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ BIG Program Committee is responsible for organizing the scientific program. The 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Meetings Department seeks to fill the position of 4 program committee members, including:

• 3 established scientists.
• 1 early career scientist.

Applying

If you are interested in learning more and applying to be on the program committee, please visit the Volunteer with 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ webpage. Online application deadline is Nov. 14, 2025.


 

Todd Treangen, Ph.D., Chair
Rice University
Houston, Texas

Julie Dunning Hotopp, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland 
Baltimore, Md. 

Elodie Ghedin, Ph.D.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Bethesda, Md.

Jasna Kovac, Ph.D.
Penn State University 
University Park, Pa.

Arjun Prasad, Ph.D.
National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Bethesda, Md. 

Tim Read, Ph.D.
Emory University School of Medicine 
Atlanta, Ga.

Laura Carroll, Ph.D.
Umea University 
Umea, Sweden 

Daria Van Tyne, Ph.D. 
University of Pittsburgh 
Pittsburgh, Pa.