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Bio-informatics, Genetics and Functional Genomics, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology

Scope

The scope of this expert panel includes basic, translational and clinical research on bio-informatics, genetics, functional genomics, developmental and stem cell biology in humans and animals.

Clinical research and innovative intervention studies (including medical devices, technologies and tools for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases) are eligible only if they address a fundamental scientific question.

In particular, the following topics are covered (not exhaustive):

  • Bioinformatics
  • Complex genetics
  • Developmental biology and -genetics
  • Functional genomics
  • Genetics: human and clinical
  • Genomics
  • Statistical genetics
  • Stem cell biology
  • Systems biology including single cell and spatial ‘omics’
  • Veterinary genetics

Members - Composition 2025

Name Institution
Chair
Tallquist Michelle University of Hawaii
Members
Antczak Philip University Hospital Cologne,University of Liverpool
Bertsias George University of Crete Medical School
Bettencourt Conceicao University College London
Das Sudipto Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Demeulemeester Jonas KU Leuven, VIB
Gunaratne Preethi University of Houston
Jordanova Albena Universiteit Antwerpen /VIB / Medical University of Sofia
Kooy R Frank Universiteit Antwerpen
Souto Eliana University of Porto
Van Nieuwerburgh Filip UGent
Yilmaz Atilgan KU Leuven