“Applied and Translational Genomics” — What is new?

Genomics and biotechnology applications Genomic laboratory applications Bioinformatics tools for genomic research Managing genome sequencing data New drug discovery and development Cell based therapy including stem cell technology Improved and enhanced food production including crops Innovations in genomic technologies Nanogenomics Genome vaccines Bioenergy production Genetics and genomics in clinical medicine Diagnostic Prognostication Personalized therapeutics Pharmacotherapy Non-pharmacotherapy Public and population health genomics Genome database of high risk population groups for common medical diseases, for example diabetes mellitus Strategic planning for preventing major Mendelian diseases, for example sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, etc. Microbial/pathogen genome databases, for example HIV, SARS, H1N1, etc. Genomic surveillance for Regional and International infection control, for example pandemic influenza Bio-economic applications and developments Biotechnology infrastructure for national and regional developments Creation of jobs and revenue from teaching and training opportunities Biofuel industrial applications from plants, algae and grasses Fortified and bulk crop production, for example maize and rice Selective and improved plant food production Improved livestock for human consumption Marine genomics and fishery industry Development of supporting financial institutions and networks Banking, venture capital, investments, share capital, etc.