YS2C Hackathon · Toulouse 2026

Analyse. Collaborate.
Publish together.

A unique format: biologist–bioinformatician pairs work on lung cancer datasets provided by the organizers, with one shared goal — a co-authored scientific publication.

Apply now

Real data, provided

The organizing team supplies a lung cancer dataset. Each pair defines their analytical question together, with guidance from the YS2C team.

A concrete deliverable

The output is not a prototype — it's a scientific manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, with participants listed as co-authors.

Pair structure

Profile A
Biologist
or Clinician
Brings medical expertise, the biological question, and clinical insight into the data interpretation.
+
Profile B
Bioinformatician
or Data scientist
Handles statistical analysis, data processing, and the computational aspects of the manuscript.

Up to 6 pairs — 12 participants total. Places are limited.

How it works

01
Individual application Apply on your own, specifying your profile. Pairs are matched by the organizers.
02
Data access Each pair receives the dataset and defines their research question with methodological support from the YS2C team.
03
Analysis & writing The pair conducts the analysis and co-writes the manuscript, with guidance throughout.
04
Presentation at YS2C Results are presented at the congress, ahead of journal submission.

Ready to
co-publish?

Applications are reviewed by the organizing committee. Describe your profile and expertise — spots are limited to 12 participants.

Apply now