The Toronto Bioinformatics Hackathon is a student-led computational
biology hackathon, bringing together early career bioinformaticians,
molecular biologists, statisticians, and computer scientists from
Toronto's Discovery District to complete interdisciplinary projects
that emphasize computational and entrepreneurial thinking.
In
partnership with the Terrence Donnelly Centre and the Temerty
Faculty of Medicine's Computational Biology in Molecular Genetics
program, our participants will collaborate to propose innovative
solutions to key challenges in computational biology with
commercialization potential.
Date: Friday September 19th to Sunday September 21st, 2025
Location: Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular
Research
160 College St, Toronto, Canada
View our 2024 program
Assistant Professor of Computational Biology
University of Toronto
AI Lead
Invisible Technologies
Computational Biologist
Roche Canada
PhD Student in Computational Biology
University of Toronto
Master's Student in Neuroscience
McGill University
We are committed to organizing an enjoyable experience for all our participants. This is essential for fostering a community that is welcoming and inclusive. Discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of any kind will therefore not be tolerated. By participating in this hackathon, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.
Respect and Inclusivity: We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion.
Open Communication: Foster a community where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions without fear of harassment or criticism. Constructive feedback is encouraged, but it should be delivered with respect.
Collaboration and Support: Encourage collaboration and help others whenever possible. Our collective goal is to innovate and learn together.
Harassment and Bullying: This includes offensive verbal comments, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Exclusionary Behavior: Discouraging or excluding others from participating in discussions, projects, or social activities based on their personal attributes or choices.
Dishonesty: Plagiarism, unauthorized use of others' code or ideas, and other forms of cheating are strictly prohibited.
If you witness or experience any behavior that violates this code, please report it immediately. You can contact hackathon staff in person, through the contact form on our website, or by emailing info.biohackathon@gmail.com.
We value the safety and well-being of our participants. All reports will be taken seriously and handled with respect and discretion.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Violating these rules may result in the perpetrating participant being asked to leave the event at the sole discretion of the event organizers.