Bioinformatics Institute (Singapore)

The Bioinformatics Institute (Abbreviation: BII[1]) is one of the Biomedical Sciences Institutes of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, (A*STAR). BII was originally founded in 2001 by Dr Rajagopal as a support unit for Bioinformatics and IT service management. However, since August 2007, it has been redefined as a biological research organisation upon the arrival of the current executive director, Dr Frank Eisenhaber. [2]BII focuses on "computationally biology-driven life science research aimed at the discovery of biomolecular mechanisms."[3] BII also develops computer based research tools and performs experimental verifications in its own experimental facilities or by collaborating with appropriate groups.

Bioinformatics Institute
Agency overview
Formed2001
Headquarters30 Biopolis Street, #07-01 Matrix, S(138671)
Agency executive
  • Dr Frank EISENHABER, Executive Director
Parent agencyAgency for Science, Technology and Research
Websitewww.bii.a-star.edu.sg

BII is home to the journal Scientific Phone Apps and Mobile Devices[4] with SpringerNature.

There are currently four research divisions in BII:

  • Biomolecular Sequence to Function
  • Biomolecular Modelling and Design
  • Imaging Informatics
  • Translational Research

Under Dr. Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, the team at BII quality-checked genomic sequences uploaded by various countries to the GISAID database that stores and shares COVID-19 virus data.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Bioinformatics Institute". www.bii.a-star.edu.sg. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
  2. ^ "Bioinformatics Institute".
  3. ^ "Bioinformatics Institute - Featured on Influenza Initiative" (PDF).
  4. ^ "Scientific Phone Apps and Mobile Devices". Scientific Phone Apps and Mobile Devices. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
  5. ^ Khalik, Salma (15 January 2021). "Punching above its weight in global fight against Covid-19". The Straits Times. Retrieved 12 September 2021.