Molecular Informatics in Precision Medicine

Molecular Informatics
Unprecedented advances in omics and informatics are helping drive a revolution in disease prevention, detection, and management. The editorial below provides a useful overview on a set of key articles in Frontiers in Medicine around molecular informatics in precision medicine.

Frontiers in Medicine
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/volumes?volume-id=1237
Editorial
Molecular Informatics in Precision Medicine
Abdul Azeez Sayed, Hari S Sharma, PhD, DSc, FIABS, J. Francis Borgio
Accepted on 22 Nov 2024
Introduction
The emerging concept in medicine shifts towards precision medicine personalised to an individual’s unique genetic makeup and environmental factors. By integrating advanced molecular technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and microbiomics we can unlock the potential to revolutionize healthcare.

Molecular informatics plays a crucial role in this transformation. By analysing vast amounts of biological data, researchers can identify genetic markers, predict disease risk and develop personalized treatment strategies. This research topic deals the latest advancements in molecular informatics, exploring how these technologies can be connected to improve patient outcomes.

Key areas of focus include:
(i) next-generation sequencing, a leveraging cutting-edge sequencing technologies to unravel complex genetic variations,
(ii) computer-aided drug discovery for utilizing computational tools to accelerate drug discovery and development,
(iii) molecular modeling and simulation for simulating biological processes at the molecular level to gain insights into disease mechanisms and
(iv) bioinformatics specially applying computational methods to analyze and interpret biological data.

Through a comprehensive exploration of these topics, this collection of articles aims to provide a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians and industry professionals working at the forefront of precision medicine. By understanding the power of molecular informatics, we can move closer to a future where healthcare is truly personalized.