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Area of Science:

  • Life Sciences
  • Bioinformatics
  • Systems Biology

Background:

  • Life sciences research requires robust conceptual models for information systems.
  • Generic modeling approaches face challenges with the complexity of biological systems.
  • Effective conceptual models are crucial for communication between designers and researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a systemist perspective for conceptual modeling in life sciences.
  • To develop an information system for genomic-related data.
  • To support the modeling of precision medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Introducing the concept of a 'system' within a systemist framework.
  • Applying the systemist perspective to develop an information system for genomic data.
  • Extending the approach to model precision medicine.

Main Results:

  • A systemist perspective for conceptual modeling in life sciences is proposed.
  • The approach is applied to genomic information systems and precision medicine.
  • A new notation is introduced that incorporates systemist thinking and ontological foundations.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed systemist perspective and notation address challenges in modeling life science problems.
  • The new notation better represents connections between physical and digital worlds in life sciences.
  • This approach facilitates understanding, communication, and problem-solving in life sciences research.