Bioinformatics-related potential solutions

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field of study that develops methods, algorithms, and software tools for capturing, storing, analyzing, and transmission of biological data, most typically amino acids and DNA sequences. It is now the most effective means of dealing with the deluge of information and decreasing hazards, time, and expense due to the transition from wet lab to dry lab work. Numerous hurdles are preventing the progress of bioinformatics in India, and these challenges should be acknowledged for them to flourish and develop. Few solutions like:
1. To have a significant number of leaders with experience in both biological sciences and information technology, and also a robust institutional network that connects specialists from both sectors.
2. The data consolidation into a single source and user-friendly software development. Almost all disease breakthroughs require the use of computer-aided technologies.
3. Computer and other information science students should have a basic knowledge of biological science and sequences because it is an interdisciplinary field.
4. Public awareness of achievements and various opportunities and scope and potential of bioinformatics as a field should be at the top of the discussion.
5. Proper facilities and coursework should be there in all the leading colleges and universities across the country to provide high-quality data and to run simulations for any scientific project.
Contributor:
Trisha Mondal,
Advisor, P3
Policy, Biotechnology and Healthcare Diplomacy