The ISCB Fellows program recognizes excellence in computational biology, honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions through leadership, research, and service. ISCB Fellows have played a pivotal role in advancing bioinformatics and computational biology, shaping the field through innovation and collaboration. This prestigious distinction reflects a career of significant impact and a dedication to the scientific community.

Itsik Pe'er is a leading computational geneticist whose work has reshaped our understanding of human genetics and microbial dynamics. He pioneered identity-by-descent (IBD) analysis, enabling researchers to trace population history, detect genetic associations, and refine disease risk predictions. His contributions extend to microbiome research, where his FEAST tool and modeling approaches have advanced studies of microbial evolution and health. A dedicated mentor and educator, Pe'er has trained the next generation of leaders in genomics and computational biology while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across genetics, machine learning, and mathematical modeling.

Visit the ISCB website to see the full list of 2025 ISCB Fellows.