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Executive Committee Election Results (2026-2028)

I am happy to announce the results of the APBioNET ExCo election for the period 2026-2028, which were made public on the second day of InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026, 16th Septembter 2026, during the APBioNET Annual General Meeting.

We received a total of 12 candidate nominations, of which 7 were elected as ExCo Members. E-voting was carried out and confidentially totaled by myself and the Secretariat.

Congratulations to Dr. Achille Zappa, Dr. Adaikalavan Ramasamy, Dr. Harpreet Singh, Dr. Lam Su Datt, Ms. Esra Busra Isik, Dr. Ragothaman Yennamalli and Prof. Dr. Sarinder Kaur Singh on being elected as new APBioNET ExCo members for the term 2026-2028.

Special thanks to Dr. Bernard Lee, Dr. Shuhaila Mat Sharani, Dr. Marla Endriga, Dr. Mouliraj Palanisamy and Neha for taking part in the election – these young scientists need more exposure and we encourage them to continue actively contributing to APBioNET towards success in the next election.

We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to our retiring ExCo and Co-opted ExCo members: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Asif Khan, Prof. Dr. Yun Zheng, Dr. Kiyoko F. Kinoshita, Dr. Pisut Pongchaikul and Dr. Dinesh Velayutham

As your election officer, once again, please join me in congratulating the new ExCo Members. We request your continued engagement with APBioNET and actively encourage you to become members to receive membership benefits.

Notice of 25th InCoB Celebration & APBioNET Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Dear Members and Colleagues,

You are cordially invited to join us for the 25th InCoB Celebration and APBioNET Annual General Meeting (AGM). All members and community partners are welcome to attend.

Event Details

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM (UTC+08:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Singapore)

  • Join Link: Webex Meeting Link

  • Webinar Number: 2513 296 3847

  • Webinar Password: pXEkufDd867 (or 79358333 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Join by Phone

  • Toll Number: +60-3-9212-7625 (Malaysia Toll)

  • Access Code: 251 329 63847

We look forward to celebrating this 25-year milestone with you and reviewing our upcoming initiatives together.

Warm regards,

APBioNET Secretariat

On behalf of the Executive Committee

ExCo Election 2026 – 2028: Meet the Candidates and Notice for E-voting

Dear APBioNET Members and Colleagues,

As announced earlier, the time has come to  vote for a new slate of APBioNet ExCo members. There are both experienced candidates who are currently serving as ExCo members as well as new candidates, covering different Asia-Pacific countries.

These ExCo members will serve the organization for 2 years, during which they will decide the direction of the organization, and provide the necessary leadership required to make it a success.

This year, the election process shall consist of e- Voting phase from 10 August – 15 September 2026.

I thank you in advance for taking the time to vote and I wish you a happy voting.

Click here to start voting.

Best regards,

Shoba Ranganathan

Ex-officio ExCo member & 2026 Election Officer

Executive Committee Member Election: Call for Nomination (2026 – 2028)

Dear APBioNET Members,

As our upcoming election cycle approaches, we invite you to help shape the future of APBioNET by nominating candidates for our leadership positions.

This year, several key positions are open for election, including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Members. Serving in APBioNET leadership is a rewarding opportunity to network with top professionals, gain valuable experience, and directly impact the growth of bioinformatics across the Asia-Pacific region.

Nomination Details:

  • How to Nominate: You can nominate yourself or a peer via this Google Nomination Form.
  • Deadline: Please ensure all nominations and required documentation are submitted by 10th August 2026.

Thank you for your continuous support, commitment, and vital involvement in our community!

Thank you for your commitment to APBioNET.

Nominate yourself now

Webinar: From Labs to Clinical Reasoning: Evaluating and Advancing AI-Driven Diagnosis, Causal Understanding and Patient Interpretation in Healthcare”

Dear APBioNET Members,

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity with you. APBioNET has partnered with Instats to make high-quality research training more accessible and affordable worldwide.

Whether you are a student, early-career researcher, or experienced professional, Instats gives you access to high quality, PhD-level research training and career advancement through their global network of renowned experts and esteemed institutions.

This is APBioNET Member Exclusive event, scan on the qr code with your registered email address with APBioNET to activate your instats account and join the webinar.