Publications
With an h-index of 30, my research spans computational biology, bioinformatics tool development, viral integration mechanisms, mitochondrial genomics, and modern AI applications to biological data. My work has been published in leading journals including Nature Medicine, Cell Metabolism, Genome Research, PLoS Computational Biology, and Bioinformatics.
(3 first author, 1 sole author, 1 book chapter, 1 book, 1 dissertation)
The role of metadata in reproducible computational research
Cell Patterns, 2021
This paper discusses the critical role of metadata in ensuring reproducible computational research.
Hierarchy‐guided neural network for species classification
Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 2021
This paper presents a hierarchy-guided neural network approach for species classification.
Tests of Robustness in Peer Review
Drexel University, 2021
This dissertation examines the robustness of peer review systems and their effectiveness in ensuring research quality.
Biodiversity Image Quality Metadata Augments Convolutional Neural Network Classification of Fish Species†
Research Conference on Metadata and Semantics Research, 2020
This paper demonstrates how biodiversity image quality metadata can enhance CNN classification of fish species.
Computational Pipelines and Workflows in Bioinformatics
Reference Module in Life Sciences, Elsevier, 2018
This book chapter provides a comprehensive overview of computational pipelines and workflows in bioinformatics.
Predicting the Pathogenicity of Novel Variants in Mitochondrial tRNA with MitoTIP
PLoS Computational Biology, 2017
This paper presents MitoTIP, a tool for predicting the pathogenicity of novel variants in mitochondrial tRNA.
Elevated frequency of damaging mt tRNA mutations in children with autism spectrum disorders
PLOS ONE, 2017
This paper examines the frequency of damaging mitochondrial tRNA mutations in children with autism spectrum disorders.
A review of bioinformatic pipeline frameworks*
Briefings in Bioinformatics, 2017
This paper provides a comprehensive review of bioinformatic pipeline frameworks.
Phy-Mer: a novel alignment-free and reference-independent mitochondrial haplogroup classifier
Bioinformatics, 2014
Phy-Mer introduces a novel alignment-free and reference-independent approach for mitochondrial haplogroup classification.
The Mitochondrial Disease Sequence Data Resource (MSeqDR): a global grass-roots effort to promote sharing of mitochondrial DNA sequencing data
Mitochondrion, 2014
This paper describes MSeqDR, a collaborative resource for sharing mitochondrial DNA sequencing data.
Increased frequency of de novo copy number variants in congenital heart disease by integrative analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism array and exome sequence data
Circulation Research, 2014
This study integrates SNP array and exome sequencing data to identify de novo copy number variants in congenital heart disease.
Integrated systems approach identifies genetic nodes and networks in late-onset Alzheimer's disease
Cell, 2013
This study uses an integrated systems approach to identify genetic nodes and networks in late-onset Alzheimer disease.
De novo mutations in histone-modifying genes in congenital heart disease
Nature, 2013
This study identifies de novo mutations in histone-modifying genes associated with congenital heart disease.
MITOMAP and MITOMASTER: using the MITOMAP database to complement analysis of a novel mitochondrial DNA phenotype
Current Protocols in Bioinformatics, 2013
This paper describes protocols for using MITOMAP and MITOMASTER databases for mitochondrial DNA analysis.
Gene expression profiling of the plasmodium of Physarum polycephalum
PLOS ONE, 2012
This study profiles gene expression in the plasmodium of Physarum polycephalum.
IRF1 and miR-146a-5p inhibit glioblastoma cell growth through IGF-1R downregulation
Oncogene, 2011
This study examines how IRF1 and miR-146a-5p inhibit glioblastoma cell growth through IGF-1R downregulation.
Data Mashups in R
O'Reilly Media, 2009
This book provides practical guidance for creating data mashups using the R statistical programming language.
High-resolution human core-exome sequencing reveals a reduced penetrance of CFH and CFHR5 mutations in familial macular degeneration
Human Genetics, 2008
This study examines adverse events associated with drug therapy using high-resolution sequencing approaches.
HTLV-1 integration site selection: involvement of chromosomal fragile sites
Virology, 2008
This study examines HTLV-1 integration site selection and its involvement with chromosomal fragile sites.
HIV integration site selection: analysis by massively parallel pyrosequencing reveals association with epigenetic modifications
Genome Research, 2007
This paper uses massively parallel pyrosequencing to analyze HIV integration site selection and its association with epigenetic modifications.
A genome-wide association study of HIV drug resistance
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 2007
This study presents a genome-wide association study approach to understanding HIV drug resistance.
Selection of target sites for mobile DNA integration in the human genome
PLoS Computational Biology, 2006
This paper investigates the selection mechanisms for target sites of mobile DNA integration in the human genome.
Genome-wide analysis of chromosomal features repressing human immunodeficiency virus transcription
Journal of Virology, 2006
This study analyzes genome-wide chromosomal features that repress HIV transcription.
A role for LEDGF/p75 in targeting HIV DNA integration
Nature Medicine, 2006
This study identifies a role for LEDGF/p75 protein in targeting HIV DNA integration.
DNA repair, mutagenesis, and the control of retroviral integration
DNA Repair, 2006
This paper examines DNA repair, mutagenesis, and the control of retroviral integration processes.
A role for LEDGF/p75 in targeting HIV DNA integration
Nature Medicine, 2005
This paper identifies the role of LEDGF/p75 in targeting HIV DNA integration.
Host cell factors in HIV replication: meta-analysis of genome-wide studies
Nature Reviews Microbiology, 2005
This review analyzes host cell factors in HIV replication through meta-analysis of genome-wide studies.
Integration targeting by avian sarcoma-leukosis virus and human immunodeficiency virus in the chicken genome
Journal of Virology, 2005
This study compares integration targeting by avian sarcoma-leukosis virus and HIV in the chicken genome.
The Alternative Splicing Gallery (ASG): bridging the gap between genome and transcriptome
Nucleic Acids Research, 2004
The Alternative Splicing Gallery (ASG) provides a tool for bridging the gap between genome and transcriptome analysis.
The alternative splicing gallery (ASG): bridging the gap between genome and transcriptome
Nucleic Acids Research, 2004
This paper introduces the Alternative Splicing Gallery (ASG) for bridging genome and transcriptome analysis.
Effects of chronic administration of selected atypical antipsychotics on monoamine levels in rat striatum
Neuropharmacology, 2000
This study examines effects of chronic atypical antipsychotic administration on monoamine levels in rat striatum.
Differential effects of clozapine and haloperidol on ketamine-induced brain metabolic activation
Brain Research, 1999
This study compares differential effects of clozapine and haloperidol on ketamine-induced brain metabolic activation.
Repeated administration of haloperidol, risperidone, or olanzapine to rats does not produce the pattern of metabolic changes between brain regions found in subjects with schizophrenia
Neuropsychopharmacology, 1998
This study examines metabolic changes in brain regions following repeated antipsychotic administration in rats.
* ISI Highly Cited
† Best Research Paper: 14th International Conference on Metadata and Semantics Research