16th International Meeting on Visualizing Biological Data (VIZBI 2026)

This Research Topic is a collection of insights, research, and perspectives emerging from the 16th International Meeting on Visualizing Biological Data (VIZBI 2026), to be held April 14–17 in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and April 23 online. VIZBI brings together renowned researchers developing new visualization methods and bioinformatics tools to help scientists represent and interpret complex biological data. The meeting also featured science communicators who use visual storytelling to make intricate biological processes accessible to broad audiences.We invite all VIZBI 2026 participants and speakers to contribute work that they presented and/or discussed during the meeting. Manuscripts submitted to this Research Topic will be handled by an editorial board selected from the meeting organizers and will be reviewed by area experts, including past and present speakers from VIZBI.The Data Visualization section is a community partner of the International Meeting on Visualizing Biological Data (VIZBI), and particularly welcomes work aligned with the VIZBI community’s interests, spanning visualization methods and tools for biological discovery, visual communication of complex life-science data, and rigorous evaluation of visualization systems in realistic biological workflows.Scope: This multidisciplinary Research Topic seeks submissions detailing innovative visualization methods, software solutions, or case studies relevant to various life science disciplines, including:● DNA, genomics, and epigenetics● RNA and transcriptomics● Proteins and proteomics● Cellular systems and cellular-scale data● Tissue-scale data● Ecosystems and populationsBeyond technical contributions, we encourage submissions that address broader themes, such as how cutting-edge technologies or visual art practices enhance discovery, communication, and engagement within the life sciences. We welcome explorations into the application of these practices and other emerging technologies, including:● 3D printing● Extended reality● Design practice● Scientific animation● Biomedical illustration● Data-driven storytelling● Integration of AI with visualizationExamples include discussions on using immersive or tangible 3D models in laboratories, educational settings, or museums to elucidate complex biological processes. We also welcome insights on how methodologies from design, film, or game development can elevate life science data exploration, improve the communication of biomedical breakthroughs, and highlight their implications for human health.Accepted Article Types include Original Research, Review, Method, Technology and Code, Perspective, Data Report, and Research Report.The image for VIZBI 2026 is credited to Leonora Martínez-Núñez. Topic editors: Seán I. O'Donoghue, Barbora Kozlikova, Jim Procter, Theodoros Soldatos Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/78548/16th-international-meeting-on-visualizing-biological-data-vizbi-2026