The GDR BIMMM (Molecular Bioinformatics: Modeling and Methodology), initially called BIM, is a GDR (“Groupement de Recherche”) of the CNRS Sciences Informatiques.

Its purpose is to structure and foster the bioinformatics research community.

Its scientific scope covers all computer and mathematical approaches to processing information related to biological molecules.

The GDR BIM (now BIMMM) was created in 2006, and we wanted to bring the community together for a scientific (and yet festive) event to properly celebrate its 20th anniversary.

The "20th Anniversary" days, on October 15 and 16, 2026, at the ENS Paris, will primarily consist of two types of scientific presentations:

• overview presentations
• presentations by young researchers

These days are open to everyone and are free of charge. They will begin on Thursday, October 15th at 10am, and end on Friday, October 16th at 12:30pm.

The program is currently being developed.

The program will be available soon.

Registration is free but mandatory. It includes coffee breaks, the cocktail reception on Thursday, October 15 at the end of the day, as well as the lunch box on Friday, October 16 at midday. Lunch on Thursday, October 15 is at the participant’s own expense.

To register, click on the Registration tab located at the top of this page. The registration deadline is September 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Paris time).

Registration includes the cocktail reception on Thursday, October 15 at the end of the day, as well as the lunch box on Friday, October 16 at midday. A vegetarian option will be systematically offered for each meal. The registration form allows you to specify any special dietary requirements (gluten intolerance, veganism, allergies, etc.).

Lunch on Thursday, October 15 is not covered by the organization and must be paid for by participants, but many dining options are available around the ENS.

The conference will be held in ENS Paris (rue d'Ulm) in room Dussane.

The room can be found on this map (room number 9).

Julie Aubert (INRAE MIA, Paris Saclay), Jérôme Feret (INRIA, Paris),  Guillaume Fertin (LS2N, Nantes), Géraldine Jean (LS2N, Nantes), Camille Marchet (CRISTaL, Lille), Franck Picard (LBMC, Lyon) Eric Rivals (LIRMM, Montpellier).

(Freely adapted from the LEGO working group)

The GDR BIMMM days aim to bring together the French research community around the analysis of molecular biological data in order to foster an exchange of ideas and respectful scientific debate.

Our goal is for anyone interested in these events to be able to participate peacefully, and in particular without experiencing harassment or discrimination based on racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or ability.

The local organizing comittee is available to assist witnesses or victims of such incidents or any other unprofessional behavior and will do its best to protect their confidentiality.