Projects

Principal Investigator: Prof. Hans Binder

University: University of Leipzig

Research Group: Kristina Margaryan, Maria Nikoghosyan, Tomas Konecny, Anush Baloyan, Hripsime Gasoyan, Emma Hovhannisyan, Levon Galstyan, Duan Shengchang

Duration: 2023-2027

Co-implementing and hosting partner: Armenian Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) and Institute of Molecular Biology

Project Importance The cultivated grape (Vitis vinifera) has become the world’s leading fruit crop. Grape is unique not only because it is ...

This project focuses on developing and applying machine learning (ML) methodologies to analyze complex omic datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. By leveraging advanced ML techniques, the project aims to uncover novel biological insights, identify biomarkers, and enhance our understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying various diseases. The initiative is a collaborative effort maintained by the Institute of Molecular Biology NAS RA (IMB), ...

This project focuses on studies around brain disorders and ageing.

Together with the scientists at Agenus, a US-based biotech company specializing in innovative forms of cancer treatment, including the discovery and development of immuno-oncology therapies, ABI has formed a team of students and researchers to study cancer metastases and identify potential biomarkers and targets for cancer immunotherapies. This collaboration is also part of our long-term vision of supporting biotech developments in Armenia. The team discovers transcriptomics heterogeneity of Liver ...