Jens Allmer

Professor of Medical Informatics and Bioinformatics

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Jens Allmer is a distinguished bioinformatics and medical informatics expert, currently serving as a Full Professor at the Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. Professor Jens Allmer is a distinguished expert in bioinformatics and medical informatics, with a research portfolio that spans several key areas:

1. MicroRNA (miRNA) Biology and Computational Analysis

Prof. Allmer has extensively explored miRNA biogenesis, function, and their computational analysis. He co-edited the second edition of "miRNomics: MicroRNA Biology and Computational Analysis," which offers comprehensive protocols and insights into miRNA research. SPRINGER LINK

2. Proteogenomics

His work in proteogenomics bridges proteomics and genomics to enhance the understanding of protein functions and gene annotations. He co-edited "Proteogenomics: Methods and Protocols," providing methodologies at this intersection. SPRINGER LINK

3. Workflow Management Systems in Bioinformatics

Prof. Allmer has investigated the development of automated RNA-seq analysis pipelines using workflow management systems like Galaxy, KNIME, and CLC. His research addresses challenges in enhancing reproducibility and establishing best practices in RNA-seq data analysis. RESEARCH PORTAL

4. Machine Learning Applications in Bioinformatics

He has applied and advanced machine learning techniques to tackle complex bioinformatics problems, particularly in miRNA regulation and pathogen-host interactions. His work includes developing computational methods for miRNA target prediction and categorization. GOOGLE SCHOLAR

5. Genomic and Proteomic Data Mining

Prof. Allmer has contributed to mass spectrometric genomic data mining, providing novel insights into bioenergetic pathways in organisms like Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. GOOGLE SCHOLAR Through these diverse research endeavors, Prof. Jens Allmer has significantly advanced the fields of bioinformatics and medical informatics, particularly in understanding miRNA functions, integrating proteomics and genomics, and applying machine learning to biological data analysis.

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