Speakers
Knowledge, Experience, and Fresh Perspectives.
Speakers
support@eebg2025.edu.pl
Meet the dedicated team behind the East European Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics (EEBG) Workshop 2025 in Kraków, Poland. Their collective expertise spans genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, and beyond, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience for all participants.
Prof. dr
Erasmus MC, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Andre Uitterlinden is the Coordinator of the Genome of Europe project and Head of the Laboratory for Population Genomics at Erasmus MC. His work focuses on understanding how DNA variations affect health and disease outcomes, using data from large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and sequencing projects. Prof. Uitterlinden’s research aims to translate these findings into clinical practice and prevention strategies.
Dr.
University of Tübingen,
Germany
Stephan Ossowski is a Group Leader at the Institute for Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics at the University of Tübingen. He specializes in computational approaches to next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, particularly for clinical diagnostics. Dr. Ossowski’s lab develops and applies algorithms for the detection of variants in patients, enabling personalized medicine strategies.
Dr.
Oakland University
USA
Taras K. Oleksyk is an Associate Professor at Oakland University and a US Fulbright Scholar in Poland. His research centers on genomic diversity and its role in adaptation and disease. In addition to studying human populations in the Caribbean and Eastern Europe, he works on conservation genomics of endangered species. Dr. Oleksyk has contributed to multiple genome projects and selection scans, including Amazon parrots and African cheetahs. At the same time, he has organized one of the largest population genomics studies in Europe, focusing on Type 1 Diabetes.
Dr.
Acibadem University,
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Ugur Sezerman is a recognized expert in computational biology and personalized medicine. His research interests include multi-omics data integration, with an emphasis on developing algorithms and pipelines to analyze genomic and transcriptomic datasets. He has played a key role in advancing precision medicine initiatives in Turkey and internationally.
Prof. dr
Silesian University of Technology,
Poland
Joanna Polańska is a leading data scientist and bioinformatician known for her innovative approaches to analyzing high-dimensional biological datasets. Her work emphasizes computational solutions for genome annotation, variant interpretation, and translational bioinformatics, making her a key figure in Polish bioinformatics education.
Dr.
Executive Director, Global Engagement, Oakland University, USA
Rosemary Max oversees international partnerships and collaborations at Oakland University. She focuses on building global alliances that foster research, student exchanges, and cross-border initiatives. Her leadership helps connect academic institutions, non-profits, and industry partners worldwide for joint efforts in various scientific domains.
Dr.
Oakland University
USA
Audrey Majeske is a faculty member at Oakland University with expertise in evolutionary biology and phylogenomics focusing on the long-spine sea urchins in the Caribbean. Dr. Majeske’s research interests involve elucidating the evolutionary relationships of organisms and understanding the genomic underpinnings of marine biodiversity. She has developed multiple courses in bioinformatics, and frequently uses the Geneious platform to teach and conduct whole genome and phylogenetic analyses.
Dr.
Erasmus MC, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Jeroen van Rooij is part of the Erasmus MC group led by Prof. Andre Uitterlinden. He specializes in polygenic risk scores (PRS) for common complex diseases, exploring how genetic data can inform individualized prevention and treatment. Dr. van Rooij has contributed to key studies integrating genomics with clinical care.
Dr.
University of Southern California
Bioinformatics for Ukraine
Serghei Mangul is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Computational Biology at USC. His lab focuses on scalable and transparent computational approaches in genomics. Dr. Mangul’s contributions emphasize reproducibility, open data, and accessible bioinformatics education, reflecting his vision for an equitable future in biomedical research.
Dr.
Pennsylvania State University
USA
Anton Nekrutenko is one of the key developers of the Galaxy Project—an open, web-based platform for reproducible bioinformatics. His group at Penn State focuses on making computational biology more accessible through collaborative tools and community-driven development. Dr. Nekrutenko’s mission emphasizes transparency and user-friendly pipelines for large-scale genomic analyses.
Dr.
Vernadsky Antarctic Station
Ukraine
Mariia Pavlovska is part of the Ukrainian Antarctic research team, focusing on microbial biodiversity in extreme environments. Her work involves sequencing Antarctic microbiomes to understand adaptation processes and explore potential biomedical or environmental applications. She actively collaborates with global institutions to advance polar genomics.
Dr.
Sano Center for Computational Medicine,
Poland
Tomasz Kościółek leads research at the intersection of computational methods and medical applications. He develops pipelines and architectures designed to analyze complex genomic data for clinical insights. His work seeks to connect computational predictions with tangible, real-world health outcomes.
Dr.
Jagiellonian University
Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Mateusz Sikora is a faculty member at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB). His work involves analyzing genomic data to understand molecular evolution, disease progression, and host–pathogen interactions. Dr. Sikora’s lab applies computational pipelines that integrate multiple omics datasets.
Dr.
Jagiellonian University
Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Kinga Zielińska is involved in metagenomics research at Jagiellonian University, focusing on microbial communities in diverse habitats. Her work includes applying high-throughput sequencing and functional genomics tools to characterize interactions between microbial species and their environments.
Prof. dr
Jagiellonian University
Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Paweł Łabaj leads the Bioinformatics Group at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, specializing in metagenomics, transcriptomics, and advanced data analysis. He has extensive experience in managing large-scale research projects, promoting reproducible science, and mentoring emerging scientists in bioinformatics.
Dr.
Jagiellonian University
Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics
and Biotechnology
Krzysztof Szade is a researcher at the Stem Cell Biology Laboratory at the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University. His research focuses on hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), particularly their aging, epigenetic memory, and role in the development of leukemia. He leads an ERC-funded project investigating how HSCs adapt to stress and how their interactions with the bone marrow niche influence blood formation and disease.
Organizers
support@eebg2025.edu.pl
Meet the dedicated team behind the East European Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics School (EEBG) 2025 in Kraków, Poland. Their collective expertise spans genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, and beyond, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience for all participants.
Prof. dr
Jagiellonian University
Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Paweł Łabaj leads the Bioinformatics Group at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, specializing in metagenomics, transcriptomics, and advanced data analysis. He has extensive experience in managing large-scale research projects, promoting reproducible science, and mentoring emerging scientists in bioinformatics.
MSc Student
Jagiellonian University
Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology
Daryna Yakymenko is actively involved in educational initiatives and research collaborations, particularly focused on connecting Eastern European students to global advancements in genomics and computational biology. Her organizational efforts help shape EEBG as a hub of knowledge exchange and professional development.
Dr.
University of Southern California
Bioinformatics for Ukraine
Taras Oleksyk is an Associate Professor at Oakland University and a US Fulbright Scholar in Poland. His research centers on evolution, genomics, and conservation genetics. Dr. Oleksyk has successfully run multiple international genomics projects and co-organized prior EEBG meetings in Moldova and Romania, working closely with local institutions to foster community-oriented bioinformatics training.
Prof. dr
Silesian University of Technology,
Poland
Joanna Polańska is a leading data scientist and bioinformatician known for her innovative approaches to analyzing high-dimensional biological datasets. Her work emphasizes computational solutions for genome annotation, variant interpretation, and translational bioinformatics, making her a key figure in Polish bioinformatics education.
Dr.
University of Southern California
Bioinformatics for Ukraine
Serghei Mangul is an Assistant Professor whose lab focuses on the design and application of data-driven computational methods in genomics. He is a vocal advocate for open science, reproducibility, and accessible bioinformatics education, and has been instrumental in building bridges between Eastern European students and global bioinformatics leaders.