The 2nd International Workshop on
Foundation Models for
Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (FMBB 2025)

About the FMBB 2025

Foundation models like large language models and vision-language models have been pivotal in the transformation of artificial intelligence. Trained on vast datasets, these models exhibit extraordinary abilities in understanding and generating natural language and analyzing visual content. Their success across general domains has fueled exploration into specialized applications within bioinformatics and biomedicine—fields deeply entrenched in complex data.

Bioinformatics and biomedicine leverage computational power to decipher intricate biological and medical data. Integrating foundation models into these areas promises substantial advancements in research and healthcare outcomes. Applications range from biomedical image analysis and drug discovery to protein design and personalized medicine, exploiting the abundance of data to foster novel discoveries and enhance decision-making processes.

This workshop is dedicated to unveiling the potential of foundation models within bioinformatics and biomedicine. We aim to bring together a diverse group of researchers and industry experts to foster collaboration, share cutting-edge solutions, and discuss both the opportunities and challenges of applying foundation models in critical biomedical sectors.

Following the success of our first workshop in 2024, we are excited to present the 2nd International Workshop on Foundation Models for Bioinformatics and Biomedicine. You can visit the FMBB 2024 website to view the previous proceedings and presentations. The workshop will be conducted in a fully virtual format via Zoom to facilitate seamless interaction, presentations, and discussions among participants worldwide.

The workshop is held in conjunction with IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine 2025 (BIBM, CCF rank B). Accepted papers will be included in the corresponding proceedings.