This volume presents the curated findings from the 5th International Conference on Software and Data Technologies (ICSOFT 2010), focusing on advancements in health informatics, biodevices, biosignals, and bioinformatics. The conference, held in Athens, Greece, gathered researchers to share their latest work, with the selected papers representing significant contributions to the field. The proceedings are structured to highlight key developments and research directions within these specialized areas of technology and science.

This collection of papers from ICSOFT 2010 offers a snapshot of research in software and data technologies applied to biological and health sciences as of 2010. The rigorous selection process, involving multiple review stages, suggests a high standard for the included contributions. The focus on specific sub-fields like bioinformatics and health informatics indicates a specialized audience interested in the intersection of computer science and life sciences.