Next-Generation Bioinformatics for Pulmonary Disease Research

Bioinformatics is transforming pulmonary disease research by enabling insights into the complex genetics and environmental factors underlying respiratory health. Leveraging high-throughput sequencing and advanced computational modeling, researchers can now uncover biomarkers, identify disease, and map intricate biological pathways with exceptional precision. These innovations not only accelerate the discovery of targets but also pave the way for personalized diagnostics and interventions. Ultimately, bioinformatics is fostering more effective prevention and treatment strategies for conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary fibrosis. Next-Generation Bioinformatics for Pulmonary Disease Research explores how emerging bioinformatics is revolutionizing research into pulmonary diseases. This book examines the use of machine learning and network models for lung-specific data. Covering topics such as pulmonary disease, bioinformatics, and disease research, this book is an excellent resource for pulmonologists, medical data scientists, and students in biomedical science.

Dr. Debasis Mitra , Fellow of SASS and IOASD Society, India and World's Top 2% Scientist (2025), is currently serving as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Mitra is distinguished for his extensive contributions to the practical application and formulation of beneficial plant growth-promoting microorganisms, both in laboratory settings and field environments, aimed at fostering sustainable crop production, protection, and development. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Raiganj University, Raiganj, West Bengal, India and ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, Odisha, India. Dr. Mitra holds M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), India, and B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyasagar University, India. He is an esteemed alumnus researcher of the Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry at ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, India. Dr. Mitra further expanded his academic horizons through a virtual doctoral internship at the Agroenvironmental and Health Biotechnology Laboratory, Universidad de Santander, Colombia. In his pursuit of continuous learning, Dr. Mitra has acquired online course certificates from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan; Macquarie University, Australia; Massey University, New Zealand, all completed in 2018. His scholarly endeavors are reflected in 120 research and review papers published in esteemed national and international journals, as well as contributions to 5 books, 36 book chapters, newsletters, 3 research technical bulletins, 1 extended summary, 4 technologies, 141 e-Publications, and 3 popular articles in leading magazines and journals. His academic engagement extends to participation in & 60 national and international conferences, webinars, seminars, workshops, symposiums, and lectures. Dr. Mitra has been appointed to various editorial roles, including editor, academic editor, review editor, guest editor, or editorial board member for reputable 16 national and international journals. Additionally, he has contributed as a special issue lead editor, guest editor, guest editor assistant, topic coordinator, and provided reviews for over 70 journals.

Bhavya Mudgal , is a Ph.D. candidate in Biotechnology at Graphic Era University, Dehradun, where she also earned her B.Tech in Biotechnology (2013-2017). She holds an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Queen’s University Belfast, UK (2017-2018) and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Himalayan University, India (2020-2022). With professional experience as a Program Manager at Kid Aptivity Technologies (2020) and Senior Analyst at ThinkFresh Processors (2019-2020), she has contributed to projects on and beverage production. Bhavya has published 2 book chapters and published one review paper as well co-authored three publications, including works on medicinal plants and tuberculosis. Skilled in molecular modeling, Python, and RT-PCR, she is certified in bioinformatics and genomic technologies.

Suraj Atram , is a Ph.D. graduate in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from The University of Sheffield, UK (2024). He holds an M.Sc. in the same field from Queen's University Belfast, UK (2018), and a B.E. in Biotechnology from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India (2016), graduating with First Class Distinction. His Ph.D. research focused on ’s oxidative stress response and CoA biosynthesis regulation, while his master’s project involved cloning transporter membrane protein genes from Escherichia coli. Suraj has expertise in molecular biology, protein engineering, bioinformatics, and microbiological techniques, with proficiency in tools like BLAST, Pymol, and GraphPad Prism. Fluent in English, Marathi, and Hindi, he has demonstrated leadership as Biotech Department Coordinator at JNEC Aurangabad and earned recognition as a runner-up in a poster presentation at Polyexplore 2013. Skilled in laboratory techniques like RT-PCR, protein purification, and genetic engineering, Suraj aims to contribute innovative research to a dynamic biotechnology team.

Prof. Rokayya Sami is an accomplished academic and researcher in Food Science and Nutrition, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Taif University, Saudi Arabia. Born on February 6, 1985, in Egypt, she holds dual degrees: one in Nutrition and Food Hygiene from Harbin Medical University, China (2013), and another in Food Engineering from Northeast Agricultural University, China (2014). She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Food Preservation at Northeast Agricultural University (2019–2021). With an h-index of 35 and over 234 publications, her research focuses on food preservation, nanotechnology, and nutritional science, contributing significantly to high-impact journals. She is an active editor for numerous international journals, including Foods and Coatings (MDPI), and has received prestigious awards, such as the Best Researcher at Taif University (2021, 2022) and a Saudi Government Talent Management Award (2023).