He will lead faculty, staff and students while continuing his research in bioinformatics and metagenomics.

Rob Patro has secured a grant from NIH to enhance computational methods for long-read RNA sequencing, technology that is crucial for investigating disease mechanisms, developing new drugs and identifying biomarkers.

He and Ph.D. student Wikum Dinalankara developed an anti-profile method to classify tumors, improving predictions of cancer survival and relapse.

The funding will help enhance the open-source Bioconductor software, which aids in analyzing genomic data for cancer and other diseases, by improving data visualization and analysis tools.

Mihai Pop and Stephen Mount are guiding UMD freshmen in sequencing the genome of the diamondback terrapin, integrating wet lab and DNA sequencing skills into the First Year Innovation and Research Experience program.

The paper presents a study on a group of sea slugs called Cladobranchia, showing that they share a common evolutionary history with a specific subgroup called Aeolidida.

His research describes a new method that can identify genetic factors within non-coding DNA that disrupt the normal function of genes, and thus could contribute to risk for cardiovascular disease.

A new video highlights the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB), showcasing its research, education, and innovation under the leadership of Eytan Ruppin.

The award recognizes scientists and institutions worldwide that solve problems of the tropics through science and technology.

The workshop sought to address computational challenges and explore opportunities for handling large-scale sequencing data in biomedical applications.