Computational Discovery Tools in Genomics and Precision Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past decade, data science has transformed from a supportive discipline into one of the primary driving forces for functional discoveries in biological, genomic, and medical disciplines. This paradigm shift has been marked by recent computational innovations that now allow us to address long-standing fundamental questions in genomics and biology. As a result, biologically informed algorithms are no longer supplementary in precision medicine today, but rather, they serve as essential engines propelling new biological insights and innovations.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our Special Issue on “Computational Discovery Tools in Genomics and Precision Medicine” in the Bioinformatics section. While contributions across the entire field of computational biology are welcome, special consideration will be given to manuscripts with a clear emphasis on biologically driven algorithms and data-driven approaches for novel biological and genomic discoveries. We are particularly interested in research that demonstrates the use and development of innovative computational approaches to unlock novel biological insights in fields/mechanisms/diseases where functional and experimental data are limited, and data-driven approaches are essential for addressing this challenge. Papers highlighting the use of large-scale data integration, machine learning, and predictive modeling to generate impactful biological findings will be prioritized. All manuscripts should report on new methods and include a section on benchmarking or validation, as well as a discussion of the biological significance.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Felix Dietlein
Guest Editor

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