Genomics at the Nexus of AI, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning

The book provides a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge research and applications at the intersection of genomics and advanced AI techniques and serves as an essential resource for researchers, bioinformaticians, and practitioners looking to leverage genomics data for AI-driven insights and innovations.

The book encompasses a wide range of topics, starting with an introduction to genomics data and its unique characteristics. Each chapter unfolds a unique facet, delving into the collaborative potential and challenges that arise from advanced technologies. It explores image analysis techniques specifically tailored for genomic data. It also delves into deep learning showcasing the power of convolutional neural networks (CNN) and recurrent neural networks (RNN) in genomic image analysis and sequence analysis. Readers will gain practical knowledge on how to apply deep learning techniques to unlock patterns and relationships in genomics data. Transfer learning, a popular technique in AI, is explored in the context of genomics, demonstrating how knowledge from pre-trained models can be effectively transferred to genomic datasets, leading to improved performance and efficiency. Also covered is the domain adaptation techniques specifically tailored for genomics data. The book explores how genomics principles can inspire the design of AI algorithms, including genetic algorithms, evolutionary computing, and genetic programming. Additional chapters delve into the interpretation of genomic data using AI and ML models, including techniques for feature importance and visualization, as well as explainable AI methods that aid in understanding the inner workings of the models. The applications of genomics in AI span various domains, and the book explores AI-driven drug discovery and personalized medicine, genomic data analysis for disease diagnosis and prognosis, and the advancement of AI-enabled genomic research. Lastly, the book addresses the ethical considerations in integrating genomics with AI, computer vision, and machine learning.

Audience

The book will appeal to biomedical and computer/data scientists and researchers working in genomics and bioinformatics seeking to leverage AI, computer vision, and machine learning for enhanced analysis and discovery; healthcare professionals advancing personalized medicine and patient care; industry leaders and decision-makers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare industries seeking strategic insights into the integration of genomics and advanced technologies.

Shilpa Choudhary, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore. She has authored more than 50 research papers in various national and international journals as well as authored/edited four books. She has been awarded nine patents and was awarded the ‘Gold Medal’ in 2012.

Sandeep Kumar, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, K L Deemed to be University, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has been granted six patents and has successfully filed another ten. He has published more than 100 research papers in various national and international journals and conferences.

Swathi Gowroju, PhD, is an associate professor and deputy head of the Data Science Department, Sretas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. She has published more than 30 research papers in the fields of image processing and machine learning.

Monali Gulhane, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur Campus, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. She received the ‘Young Researcher Award’ in 2022.

R. Sri Lakshmi, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore. She is proficient in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer design, etc. Most of her research has been published in renowned journals, patents, and book chapters.