The Intersection of Multi-Omics Data and Machine Learning in Medicine

A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Omics/Informatics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 2744

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Children’s Hospital, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 6th Ave S Children's Harbor Building 160, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
Interests: virology; cardiovascular disease; machine learning; predictive modeling; Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR); healthcare

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of multi-omics data and machine learning in medicine has gained significant momentum, revolutionizing our understanding of disease mechanisms and personalized treatment. Multi-omics data analysis, encompassing genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics, provides a holistic view of biological systems. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, researchers can extract valuable insights, including disease biomarkers and predictive models, with the potential to transform healthcare outcomes.

The aim is to present the latest advancements, challenges, and prospects in the field of integrating multi-omics data and machine learning techniques in medicine, foster interdisciplinary discussions, and contribute to the advancement of precision medicine and improved patient care. The scope includes research studies, reviews, and methodologies that explore the application of multi-omics data analysis and machine learning algorithms in areas such as disease classification, biomarker identification, predictive modeling, network analysis, medical imaging, and ethical considerations.

Advancements in algorithms and hardware, such as graphics processing unit (GPU) computation, have driven a transformative shift in machine learning (ML). Simultaneously, there has been an exponential increase in the volume of data generated through high-throughput sequencing and other -omics techniques, including genomics and transcriptomics. The developments in Machine learning (ML) and omics data provide powerful tools for understanding diseases, improving diagnostics, and guiding personalized treatment strategies.

Advanced machine learning algorithms are being applied to large-scale multi-omics datasets to identify molecular biomarkers specific to diseases. These biomarkers can aid in the early detection, prognosis, and development of targeted therapies. Machine learning techniques are being employed to build predictive models that can forecast disease outcomes and treatment responses based on multi-omics data. This enables personalized medicine by helping clinicians tailor treatment plans to individual patients.

Original research articles that present novel findings and insights in the integration of multi-omics data and machine learning techniques in medicine; papers that propose new methodologies, algorithms, or computational tools specifically designed for the analysis and interpretation of multi-omics data in the context of medicine; comprehensive review articles that provide a critical overview of the current state of the art in the field of multi-omics data integration and machine learning in medicine; papers that showcase the application of multi-omics data and machine learning in disease diagnostics, treatment selection, and patient management; and papers that discuss the ethical considerations and challenges associated with the use of multi-omics data and machine learning in medicine are all welcome. These papers can explore topics such as privacy concerns, data sharing, bias mitigation, interpretability, and the responsible deployment of these technologies in clinical settings.

Dr. Hui Wu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  •  multi-omics data
  •  machine learning
  •  precision medicine
  •  personalized medicine
  •  biomarker
  •  genomics
  •  transcriptomics
  •  proteomics
  •  metabolomics
  •  epigenomics

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Integrating Machine Learning with Multi-Omics Technologies in Geroscience: Towards Personalized Medicine
by Nikolaos Theodorakis, Georgios Feretzakis, Lazaros Tzelves, Evgenia Paxinou, Christos Hitas, Georgia Vamvakou, Vassilios S. Verykios and Maria Nikolaou
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(9), 931; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090931 - 31 Aug 2024
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Aging is a fundamental biological process characterized by a progressive decline in physiological functions and an increased susceptibility to diseases. Understanding aging at the molecular level is crucial for developing interventions that could delay or reverse its effects. This review explores the integration [...] Read more.
Aging is a fundamental biological process characterized by a progressive decline in physiological functions and an increased susceptibility to diseases. Understanding aging at the molecular level is crucial for developing interventions that could delay or reverse its effects. This review explores the integration of machine learning (ML) with multi-omics technologies—including genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—in studying the molecular hallmarks of aging to develop personalized medicine interventions. These hallmarks include genomic instability, telomere attrition, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, disabled macroautophagy, deregulated nutrient sensing, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, stem cell exhaustion, altered intercellular communication, chronic inflammation, and dysbiosis. Using ML to analyze big and complex datasets helps uncover detailed molecular interactions and pathways that play a role in aging. The advances of ML can facilitate the discovery of biomarkers and therapeutic targets, offering insights into personalized anti-aging strategies. With these developments, the future points toward a better understanding of the aging process, aiming ultimately to promote healthy aging and extend life expectancy. Full article
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