Bioinformatics is transforming pulmonary disease research by enabling insights into the complex genetics and environmental factors underlying respiratory health. Leveraging high-throughput sequencing and advanced computational modeling, researchers can now uncover biomarkers, identify disease, and map intricate biological pathways with exceptional precision. These innovations not only accelerate the discovery of targets but also pave the way for personalized diagnostics and interventions. Ultimately, bioinformatics is fostering more effective prevention and treatment strategies for conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary fibrosis. Next-Generation Bioinformatics for Pulmonary Disease Research explores how emerging bioinformatics is revolutionizing research into pulmonary diseases. This book examines the use of machine learning and network models for lung-specific data. Covering topics such as pulmonary disease, bioinformatics, and disease research, this book is an excellent resource for pulmonologists, medical data scientists, and students in biomedical science.
Mitra, Debasis: - Debasis Mitra, Fellow of SASS and IOASD Society, India, is currently serving as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Mitra is distinguished for his extensive contributions to the practical application and formulation of beneficial plant growth-promoting microorganisms, both in laboratory settings and field environments, aimed at fostering sustainable crop production, protection, and development. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Raiganj University, Raiganj, West Bengal, India and ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, Odisha, India. Dr. Mitra holds M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), India, and B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyasagar University, India. He is an esteemed alumnus researcher of the Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry at ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, India. Dr. Mitra further expanded his academic horizons through a virtual doctoral internship at the Agroenvironmental and Health Biotechnology Laboratory, Universidad de Santander, Colombia. In his pursuit of continuous learning, Dr. Mitra has acquired online course certificates from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan; Macquarie University, Australia; Massey University, New Zealand, all completed in 2018. His scholarly endeavors are reflected in 100 research and review papers published in esteemed national and international journals, as well as contributions to 4 books, 36 book chapters, newsletters, 3 research technical bulletins, 1 extended summaries, 3 technologies, 141 e-Publications, and 3 popular articles in leading magazines and journals. His academic engagement extends to participation in >60 national and international conferences, webinars, seminars, workshops, symposiums, and lectures. Dr. Mitra has been appointed to various editorial roles, including editor, academic editor, review editor, guest editor, or editorial board member for reputable 14 national and international journals. Additionally, he has contributed as a special issue lead editor, guest editor, guest editor assistant, topic coordinator, and provided reviews for over 60 journals.
