Travel
Conference Venue
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
University at Buffalo
955 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203-1121
Travel Awards: Call for Applications
The goal of the ICIBM 2026 Travel Award is to encourage the participation of young scientists in training, including graduate, undergraduate, and high school students as well as postdoctoral fellows. Specific consideration will be given to qualified applicants from underrepresented populations, minority institutes, female trainees, or those that need special financial support to attend ICIBM 2026.
Travel awards of $600 per trainee will be available for students and postdocs attending ICIBM 2026, covering registration and some travel costs. The awards are made possible through a pending National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, and we anticipate being able to offer at least 20 awards. Eligibility for the awards is limited to trainees from the United States and Canada.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for an award the candidate must:
- Submit a paper/abstract to the conference by the submission deadline (the first author of the ICIBM papers can submit their abstract of the papers again)
- Be the first author on the paper/abstract
- Must be an active trainee in an academic institute
- Complete and submit the award application form by the deadline June 20, 2026
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated based on the submitted paper/abstract using the following criteria: (1) relevance to the topics of the conference, (2) significance of the work, and (3) soundness of the results. The selected awardees will be notified via email prior to the meeting and publicly announced during the closing ceremony.
Benefits for Travel Awardees
ICIBM 2026 will feature a diverse program including educational and scientific sessions, a poster session, and opportunities for social networking. As part of our efforts to promote learning and career development among travel awardees, we are excited to offer the following interactive and educational activities:
- Tutorials and Workshops
- Poster session
- Opportunities for interacting with the keynote speakers and established investigators
- Networking dinner with keynote speakers and leaders in the field of informatics
The award application form can be downloaded below. Please send the completed form to Award Committee chairs. For questions regarding the Travel Awards, please contact the Award Committee chairs.
Download ICIBM 2026 Travel Award Application Form (Word)Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
For hotel accommodations, we recommend staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from the conference venue. We have arranged a special discounted rate for ICIBM 2026 attendees.
Please note that rooms available at this discounted rate are limited. If you have any special needs or are unable to book a room using the conference rate, please contact us at icibm.common@gmail.com.
Special Conference Room Rate
The ICIBM 2026 discounted hotel room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown has been fully booked.
A limited number of additional rooms may still be available at the Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown at the current regular rate, subject to availability. Attendees who still need accommodation are encouraged to book as soon as possible. Several alternative hotels near the conference venue are also listed below for your convenience.
Map and Directions
Alternative Hotels
Here are several other hotels near the conference site:
Getting to Buffalo
By Air
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is located approximately 15 miles from the University at Buffalo downtown campus. The airport offers numerous daily flights from major cities across North America.
Taxi and rideshare services, including Uber and Lyft, are readily available at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Attendees may also use NFTA-Metro Bus Route 24 Genesee, which provides public transportation service between the airport area and downtown Buffalo. Please check the official NFTA-Metro Route 24 schedule for the most current route and timing information: https://metro.nfta.com/schedules/route/24
By Car
Buffalo is easily accessible via major highways including I-90 (New York State Thruway) and I-190.
By Train
Amtrak provides service to Buffalo-Depew Station and Buffalo-Exchange Street Station.
Travel from the Hotel to the Conference Venue
The conference venue is the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building, located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
By Metro Rail
The hotel is within walking distance of the Lafayette Square Station. From there, attendees can take the Metro Rail toward the University Station and get off at Allen/Medical Campus Station. The venue is a short walk from the station.
By Walking
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown. Attendees may use the Google Maps link below for walking directions from the hotel to the venue.
By Car
For attendees driving to the conference venue, paid parking is available at the garage located at 854 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY.
Local Transportation
Attendees can use NFTA-Metro bus and rail service, rideshare services, taxis, or personal vehicles for local transportation in Buffalo. NFTA-Metro provides public transportation throughout the Buffalo area. Regular fare is $2.00 for a single ride, and a day or week pass is available for unlimited travel per day/week. For current fares, passes, ticket-purchase options, and route planning, please visit the official NFTA-Metro website: https://metro.nfta.com/fares/fare-info
Attendees are encouraged to check the latest schedules and fare information before travel.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Local Tourism Information
Buffalo Niagara International Airport provides information on ground transportation and links to official local tourism resources. Visitors interested in exploring the Buffalo Niagara region before or after the conference may refer to Visit Buffalo Niagara, Destination Niagara USA, and Niagara Falls tourism resources through the airport tourism page: https://www.buffaloairport.com/parking-and-transportation/tourism