Computational Approaches to Early Evolution

Computational Approaches to Early Evolution brings together people who work with messy, real-world data on early life. The aim is simple: connect cutting-edge phylogenetics, genome-resolved metagenomics, and molecular evolution to say something concrete about how cells, metabolisms, and communities emerged and diversified. We’ll focus on methods that scale to the current deluge of genomes, handle horizontal gene transfer and link evolutionary inferences to physiology, ecology, and the rock record.

The format is deliberately compact: a small group, plenty of time for discussion, and space to break open half-baked ideas, not just polished stories. The goal is to come away with new collaborations and, ideally, a clearer sense of what it would take to actually test our favourite scenarios for early evolution.

Workshop website: https://www.oist.jp/conference/computational-approaches-early-evolution

*OIST members are welcome to attend all scientific sessions. Meals are closed sessions for registered participants only.

OIST is deeply committed to the advancement of women in science, in Japan and worldwide. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.