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India's Computational Biology Growth and Challenges
Chiranjib Chakraborty1, Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay2, Govindasamy Agoramoorthy3
1Department of Bio-informatics, School of Computer and Information Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India.
Interdisciplinary Sciences, Computational Life Sciences
|July 29, 2016
Summary
India's bioinformatics sector is rapidly expanding, driven by IT advancements and collaborations in research. Despite challenges, the field shows significant growth in education, manpower, and industry, positioning India competitively in the global market.
Area of Science:
- Computational biology and bioinformatics in India.
Background:
- India's computational science is rapidly advancing due to increased internet and IT services.
- The bioinformatics sector is transforming, establishing a competitive global market position.
Observation:
- Bioinformatics is extensively applied to diverse biological problems across India.
- Collaborations between computational researchers and biologists are common in database development, sequence analysis, and algorithm generation.
Findings:
- The paper examines India's computational biology landscape, covering education, manpower, industry, research, and training initiatives.
- Both corporate and government sectors are actively involved in advancing bioinformatics.
Implications:
- The burgeoning bioinformatics field in India presents numerous opportunities for scientific and economic growth.
- Addressing existing challenges is crucial for sustained development and global competitiveness in Indian bioinformatics.
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