Systems Integration Capabilities to Boost Uptake of Bioinformatics and Clinical Informatics

Integration and interoperability among different software vendors, database providers, computer hardware and in-house compilations have become the key focus of research pertaining to both bioinformatics and clinical informatics. The complexities of using different formats is apparent whenever a researcher attempts to access data from over 800 databases on the Web and this reinforces the need for standard data formats and interfaces. If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users, and other industry participants with an overview of the latest analysis of the Emerging Technologies in Bioinformatics and Clinical Informatics then send an e-mail to Melina Trevino - Corporate Communications at melina.trevino@frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, city, state, and country. We will send you the information via email upon receipt of the above information. "The key is to design user interfaces that are intuitive, easy to use and powerful," says Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Katherine Austin. "For example, a proteomics researcher should be able to cross-reference and study sequence databases, gene-expression data and structural data for a particular protein in one sitting." Once data is accessible from multiple sources, researchers will be able to build cohesive networks from separate databases, share data and supplement each other's results far more easily. The positive steps taken toward standardization are promising. At present, as the compilation of voluminous data is no longer a major issue, the challenge lies in tying them together. There is also an urgent need for tools that offer the benefits the Web did for information searches. This could mean combining independent applications onto one standardized interface or designing a single package that provides cross-database search and analysis functionality. For instance, in the genome analysis arena the current trend is to use a basic set of shared tools. The future requires value-added applications that can move from task to task and stage to stage, as a particular research project progresses. "The difficulty is defining the applications that will be most useful to researchers in the future and which data standards and operating systems will prevail and thus should be supported," explains Austin. A number of efforts are already underway to link different types of data into one cohesive unit. Prolinks, from UCLA, provides functional linkages of proteins in 168 organisms. The Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base developed at Stanford University links genotype and phenotype information to help understand the impact of genetic variation leads to different reactions to drugs among individuals. "Not only do the different data repositories need to be able to communicate with each other, but the scientists also need to work to build bridges between disciplines," adds Austin. In the search for an interoperable national healthcare information system, with regard to clinical informatics, IBM has taken the initiative to build a test bed called the Interoperable Health Information Infrastructure (IHII). This focuses on developing a technology that will enable sharing of electronic health records across multiple regional health networks in an open standard environment. In addition to lowering costs, the electronic storage of medical data will allow public health officials to easily analyze that data, identify emerging health trends, and improve the overall effectiveness and quality of medical care. Emerging Technologies in Bioinformatics and Clinical Informatics is part of the Healthcare and Life Sciences IT subscription and analyzes the latest trends and advances in bioinformatics and clinical informatics. In addition to identifying key technology drivers and industry challenges, the study also analyzes key applications in different in different verticals such as basic research, drug discovery, and healthcare. Executive summaries and analyst interviews are available to the press. Technical Insights is an international technology analysis business that produces a variety of technical news alerts, newsletters, and research services. Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. 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