Our Community
A vibrant UK network of scientists and developers advancing biomolecular simulation through training, collaboration, software support, and community events - with an emphasis on inclusivity and real-world impact.
Who we are
Collaborative Computational Project for Biomolecular Simulation
CCPBioSim unites researchers and developers working on biomolecular simulation methods and tools, alongside experimentalists and computational scientists who want to integrate simulation with experimental workflows, welcoming people at every career stage.
Inclusive and creative, encouraging participation from anyone interested in biomolecular simulation - from early-career researchers to seasoned experts.
Community purpose
Who the Community Brings Together
Researchers & Developers
Working on biomolecular simulation methods, algorithms, and software tools.
Experimentalists
Computational scientists integrating simulation with experimental workflows.
All Career Stages
From early-career researchers to seasoned experts - everyone learns, shares, and collaborates.
What we do
How CCPBioSim Supports Its Community
- 01 Training workshops & tutorials - teaching simulation methods and best practices to researchers at all levels.
- 02 Annual & specialist conferences - where members share research, techniques, and emerging science.
- 03 Software development support - for tools that help researchers run and analyse simulations.
- 04 Monthly seminar series & events - connecting academia, industry, and experimentalists throughout the year.
Community values
What We Stand For
Accessibility
Lowering barriers so more people can use biomolecular simulation, regardless of background or resources.
Interdisciplinary Engagement
Bridging chemistry, physics, biology, and computing to foster richer, more impactful science.
Open Knowledge
Making methods, data, and software more FAIR - Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
Wider initiatives
Links with the Broader Ecosystem
CCPBioSim contributes to national data infrastructure efforts. Integrating provenance and reproducibility for simulation data and actively collaborates with computational biology communities and consortia including through DRIIMB.
Key themes & partners