Call for Papers, Panelists and Referees Data and Knowledge Base Issues in Genomics Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences - 27 Biotechnology Computing Track Maui, Hawaii, January 4 - 7, 1994 Co-chairs: Dong-Guk Shin, University of Connecticut, USA Francois Rechenmann, INRIA, France The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) - 27 announces a call for papers for the Biotechnology Computing Minitrack on the topic of Data and Knowledge Base Issues in Genomics. This minitrack will focus on current research issues in genome data and knowledge bases and other related fields. This minitrack is designed to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners of the field to assess the gravity of the challenge and the research opportunities presented thereof. Authors are invited to submit papers that discuss issues in designing and constructing genome data and knowledge bases, and their effective uses. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: . design and use of databases for genome mapping and sequencing . interchange and interoperability between genome databases . object-oriented and deductive approaches to genome data modeling . integrating genome databases with knowledge bases . knowledge engineering for sequence analysis methods . integrating texts and images in data and knowledge bases . user interfaces for genome data and knowledge bases INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS Manuscripts should be 22-26 typewritten, double-spaced pages in 10 or 12 point type. Please do not send submissions significantly longer or shorter. Deadlines: * An optional 300 word abstract is due by May 3, 1993 * Feedback to the author concerning the abstract by May 17, 1993 * Six copies of the manuscript are due by June 4, 1993 * Notification of accepted papers by August 31, 1993 * Accepted camera ready manuscripts are due by October 1, 1993 Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts via electronic mail. Send European submissions and questions regarding the Data and Knowledge Base Issues in Genomics minitrack to: Francois Rechenmann Unite de Recherche INRIA Rhone-Alpes LIFIA 46, avenue Felix Viallet 38031 Grenoble Cedex, France Tel: +33 76 57 45 63 Fax: +33 76 57 46 95 Internet: rechenmann@imag.fr Send all other submissions and questions regarding the Data and Knowledge Base Issues in Genomics minitrack to: Dong-Guk Shin University of Connecticut 260 Glenbrook Rd, U-155 Storrs, CT 06269-3155, USA Tel: +1 (203) 486-2783/3719 Fax: +1 (203) 486-4817 Internet: shin@brc.uconn.edu