Machine Learning in Biomedicine
"Uncovering biomarkers via machine learning methods to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases in the context of personalize medicine".
DR. MIKEL RESEARCHER. COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL GENOMICS PROGRAM
The Machine learning in biomedicine research group at the Cima Universidad de Navarra currently has two main lines of research:
- Analysis of transcriptomic data, both at bulk and single cell resolution.
- Development of new file formats for storage and access to omics data.
Molecular biology has undergone a revolution due to the ability to simultaneously study the function and expression of thousands of genes and proteins in the patient's body.
Thanks to the use of computer technology, databases and statistical analysis we can analyze with precision and speed, large amounts of data that allow us to understand the complexity of the mechanisms that cause diseases.
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Dr. Mikel Hernáez
GROUP LEADER
+34 948 194 700 | |
mhernaez@unav.es |
Objectives of the research group in Machine Learning in Biomedicine
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Reverse engineering of the transcriptome using machine learning methods
We are currently developing several methods to discover the underlying transcriptional rearrangement, based on both bulk and single-cell RNA-Seq data, and applying them to various diseases.
We anticipate that the methods developed will provide additional new insights into the understanding of key transcriptional rearrangements associated with various cancer diseases, augmented by our ability to follow up in the clinic.
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Standards-based compression and encryption of genomic data for cancer research
We are developing a new format for the representation of genomic information that builds on current efforts by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to generate a set of specifications for a standards-based representation of these data.
We are also building the software tools that act on the proposed new formats to generate the necessary framework for efficient and secure management of genomic data.
OMICS DATA IN CLINICAL CARE
A challenge for
the not so distant future
Currently, most cancer patients receive treatment minimally informed by omics data; electronic medical records consist of patient-centric data (such as cancer diagnoses, medical history, demographics, imaging, vital signs, lab results, medications, etc.), but cancer genomic data is not stored or accessed through medical records.
In the coming years it will be necessary to store this information in the patient's medical records, so large volumes of data will need to be compressed, stored and accessed securely and efficiently.
Meet the research team
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![Carlos Ruiz. Programa Biología Computacional. Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/programas-transversales/biologia-computacional/carlos-ruiz-arenas/jcr:content/carlos-ruiz-arenas.jpg)
![Asier Ullate. Programa Biología Computacional. Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/programas-transversales/biologia-computacional/asier-ullate/jcr:content/asier-ullate.jpg)
![Nuria Planell Picola. Investigadora del programa Biología Computacional y Genómica Traslacional del Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/investigadores/nuria-planell/jcr:content/nuria-planell.jpg)
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![Beñat Ariceta. Programa Biología Computacional. Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/programas-transversales/biologia-computacional/benat-ariceta/jcr:content/benat-ariceta.jpg)
![Aintzane Díaz Mazkiarán. Estudiante predoctoral del programa Biología Computacional y Genómica Traslacional](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/investigadores/diaz-aintzane/jcr:content/diaz-aintzane.jpg)
![Irene Marín Goñi. Estudiante predoctoral del Programa de Biología Computacional y Genómica Traslacional del Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/investigadores/marin-goni-irene/jcr:content/marin-goni-irene.jpg)
![Sergio Cámara. Programa Biología Computacional. Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/programas-transversales/biologia-computacional/sergio-camara/jcr:content/sergio-camara.jpg)
![Raghad Shuwaikan. Programa Biología Computacional. Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/programas-transversales/biologia-computacional/raghad-shuwaikan/jcr:content/raghad-shuwaikan.jpg)
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![Uxía Veleiro. Programa Biología Computacional. Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/programas-transversales/biologia-computacional/uxia-veleiro/jcr:content/uxia-veleiro.jpg)
![Naroa Legarra. Investigadora del programa Biología Computacional y Genómica Traslacional del Cima Universidad de Navarra](/.imaging/mte/cima/profesional_carrusel-80x80/dam/cima/imagenes/profesionales/investigadores/legarra-naroa/jcr:content/legarra-naroa.jpg)
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Scientific activity of the research group in
Machine Learning in Biomedicine
Latest scientific publications
- Efficient and Safe Therapeutic Use of Paired Cas9-Nickases for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Jan 16, 2024 | Magazine: EMBO Molecular Medicine
- Optimization of universal allogeneic CAR-T cells combining CRISPR and transposon-based technologies for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia Sep 19, 2023 | Magazine: Frontiers in Immunology
- Single-cell dissection of aggression in honeybee colonies Aug 7, 2023 | Magazine: Nature Ecology & Evolution
- Bayesian Machine Learning Enables Identification of Transcriptional Network Disruptions Associated with Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer Apr 14, 2023 | Magazine: Cancer Research