Overview
Bioinformatics has become an essential component of computationally intensive functional genomics, comparative genomics, gene discovery, transcriptional regulatory net works, biochemical pathway analysis, molecular modeling, proteomics and rational drug design. It helps to analyze genes on a massive scale to dissect the precise understanding of the biological processes at the molecular level. Bioinformatics is widely regarded as the key to decipher the staggering functional genomic and genotyping data in the 21st century.
Envisaging the potential of bioinformatics in modern biological research, KBIRVO, Sankara Nethralaya has decided to establish a Center for Bioinformatics, to provide a platform for education and research in bioinformatics and its application to Vision Science. The ultimate goal of this nascent, multidisciplinary center is to focus on research and education in the rapidly emerging fields of bioinformatics and computational biology which deal with the analysis, integration and management of biological or biomedical data generated by high-throughput techniques in genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics (with potential application to ocular diseases).
Vision & Missions
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The primary goal of Center for Bioinformatics is to increase our understanding of biological processes pertaining to Vision Research. |
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To develop the capacity for leadership in applying modern bioinformatics tools to the study and treatment of ocular diseases and make the facility as a hub for ophthalmic investigators all over India. |
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To develop core competencies, analytical and informatics tools and methodologies for the acquisition, storage, analysis, interpretation and integration of staggering amounts of biomedical data, generated from genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic studies, using high performance computational systems with the ultimate goal of elucidating differences between health and disease. |
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To provide personalized training and enhance the skills of ophthalmic investigators in bioinformatics. |
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To conduct workshops, training programs and seminars for ophthalmic researchers and investigators from other disciplines of biology on the potential application of bioinformatics tools in modern biology. |
Bioinformatics & its application in Vision Research
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Genome analysis, Protein structure prediction, protein- protein interactions, protein- drug interactions, evolutionary analysis, Drug design for ophthalmic ailments are few major aspects in which bioinformatics can aid the researchers at Vision Research Foundation
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Faculty
HOD & Reader: |
Dr. V. Umashankar, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,PGDBI.,Ph.D, |
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Mr. S. Muthukumaran M.Sc |
| Ms. SR.Sathyabaarathi B. Tech |
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