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Journal of bioinformatics and computational biology

London : Imperial College Press, 2003-

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Computational biology and bioinformatics in Nigeria

... Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary research area that applies techniques, methodologies, and tools ...

Fatumo, Segun A
Author Fatumo, Segun A H3Africa Bioinformatics Network (H3ABioNet) Node, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), Abuja, Nigeria Human Genetics Department, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom International Health Research Group, Department of Public Health & Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Adoga, Moses P
Author Adoga, Moses P Computational and Evolutionary Biology/Bioinformatics, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
Ojo, Opeolu O
Author Ojo, Opeolu O Centre for Molecular Biosciences, University of Ulster, Coleraine, United Kingdom Chevron Biotechnology Centre, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria
Oluwagbemi, Olugbenga
Author Oluwagbemi, Olugbenga Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria H3ABioNet Node, Covenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Ota, Nigeria
Adeoye, Tolulope
Author Adeoye, Tolulope University of Hradec Kralove, Kralove, Czech Republic
Ewejobi, Itunuoluwa
Author Ewejobi, Itunuoluwa Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria H3ABioNet Node, Covenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Ota, Nigeria
Adebiyi, Marion
Author Adebiyi, Marion Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria H3ABioNet Node, Covenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Ota, Nigeria
Adebiyi, Ezekiel
Author Adebiyi, Ezekiel Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria H3ABioNet Node, Covenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Ota, Nigeria
Bewaji, Clement
Author Bewaji, Clement Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Nashiru, Oyekanmi
Author Nashiru, Oyekanmi H3Africa Bioinformatics Network (H3ABioNet) Node, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), Abuja, Nigeria

PLoS computational biology. 2014 ; 10 (4) : e1003516.

PLoS Comput Biol
ISSN 1553-7358
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Over the past few decades, major advances in the field of molecular biology, coupled with advances in genomic technologies, have led to an explosive growth in the biological data generated by the scientific community. The critical need to process and analyze such a deluge of data and turn it into useful knowledge has caused bioinformatics to gain prominence and importance. Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary research area that applies techniques, methodologies, and tools in computer and information science to solve biological problems. In Nigeria, bioinformatics has recently played a vital role in the advancement of biological sciences. As a developing country, the importance of bioinformatics is rapidly gaining acceptance, and bioinformatics groups comprised of biologists, computer scientists, and computer engineers are being constituted at Nigerian universities and research institutes. In this article, we present an overview of bioinformatics education and research in Nigeria. We also discuss professional societies and academic and research institutions that play central roles in advancing the discipline in Nigeria. Finally, we propose strategies that can bolster bioinformatics education and support from policy makers in Nigeria, with potential positive implications for other developing countries.