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In 2022, ABI embarked on a important mission to enhance its genome bioinformatics capabilities, recognizing the need for substantial computational resources. Spearheading a fundraising campaign, ABI garnered support from various entities, including grant funding agencies, donor organizations, and individuals via the ReArmenia platform. This collective effort resulted in the acquisition of a compute node, a crucial enabling technology for bioinformatics data analysis projects.  Notable contributors to this initiative include the… Read More »Building a Robust Genome Bioinformatics Computing Infrastructure

In a recent study co-authored by Dr. Stepan Nersisyan, a former research supervisor at ABI, researchers have uncovered crucial insights into how different forms of a protein called CD44 impact the progression and spread of colorectal cancer (CRC). Colorectal cancer often spreads through the bloodstream, posing a serious threat to patients. The study focused on two versions of the CD44 protein, labeled isoforms 3 and 4, which were found to… Read More »Advancing Colorectal Cancer Understanding: Study Explores Varied CD44 Protein Isoforms and Their Impact on Progression and Metastasis

From October 2nd to 6th, the ABI Vine Bioinformatics team, led by Dr. Hans Binder, participated in the ProGriCC Winter School on “Wine Industry and Global Climate Change Challenges” at Telavi State University in Georgia. On the third day, Dr. Binder discussed “Vine Bioinformatics for the Caucasus,” Emma Hovhannisyan presented “Genetic Variability and Disease Resistance of Grapevine from Armenia,” Tomas Konecny talked about “Cold Acclimation in Vitis vinifera,” and Armine… Read More »ProGriCC Winter School “Wine Industry and Global Climate ChangeChallenges” in Telavi

The GRAPEDIA Annual Meeting, a convergence of experts in computational biology focused on grapevine research, recently took place. This significant event stems from the vision of the GRAPEDIA (Grapevine Genomics Encyclopedia) Initiative, which aims to establish an open-access, centralized portal for the grapevine research community. GRAPEDIA’s primary goal is to unite and streamline various grapevine resources, offering data exploration, visualization, comparative analysis tools, and customized services. This initiative is designed… Read More »Advancing Grapevine Research: Insights from the GRAPEDIA Annual Meeting

On September 5th, a mini-workshop took place at FAST (Foundation of Armenian Science and Technology), emphasizing collaboration and knowledge sharing. Organized by the ABI Vine group led by Dr. Hans Binder, the event welcomed colleagues from Telavi University in Georgia through the ProGriCC grant. This workshop brought together experts to discuss research and build connections. It highlights the importance of international cooperation in academia. At the workshop, several important topics… Read More »Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Highlights from the FAST Mini-Workshop

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration on the paper “PSF toolkit: an R package for pathway curation and topology-aware analysis” with the Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Leipzig, and RAU. The paper has been successfully published in Frontiers in Genetics. The PSF toolkit introduces an accessible solution for biologists and bioinformaticians to analyze biological pathways – the intricate networks of protein interactions within cells. This tool promises a… Read More »The new paper “PSF toolkit: an R package for pathway curation and topology-aware Analysis” published

Our research on the profiling of colorectal cancer liver metastasis is now available!The publication is the result of a one-year’s research of an ABI team of students and researchers led by Dr. Hans Binder together with scientists from Leipzig University and supported by Agenus Inc, a Boston-based company developing immunotherapies against cancer. Liver metastasis, linked with poor prognosis, is a common occurrence in various cancers, including colorectal cancer. Such metastases… Read More »ABI Team’s Pioneering Research Uncovers Vital Insights into Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis and Treatment Approaches

We are happy to announce that Flagship Pioneering is co-financing the development grant by the Science Committee RA, titled “A single-cell framework for a systems biologist: from pathways to disease targets” to the Armenian Bioinformatics Institute. The grant will last for two years and will be carried out by a team of four students and researchers from ABI, led by Dr. Lilit Nersisyan. The primary objective of the project is… Read More »Flagship Pioneering is co-financing the development grant by the Science Committee RA to ABI

Discover the intricate mechanisms of our body’s defense system in a captivating mini-course on immune responses. Led by Immunology PhD candidate Lilit Grigoryan from Stanford University, this course explores the fascinating world of protection against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Join interactive online/hybrid sessions as we delve into the innate and adaptive responses over four weeks. No biology background required; basic molecular and cellular biology knowledge is recommended. Fluency in… Read More »Uncover the Fascinating World of Immune Responses in a New Mini-Course at ABI

A groundbreaking project is poised to pioneer research in the genomics of grape varieties. Professor Hans Binder, a lab leader and the chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Armenian Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) and the managing director at the Interdisciplinary Center for Bioinformatics at the Leipzig University, made this announcement during a press conference in Yerevan. The Binder Lab at ABI, receiving funding from the Science and Technology Foundation… Read More »Joint Project in Armenia Aims to Study Grape Genomics