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PhD in Bioinformatics Jobs, Scope, Salary in India

Graduates can acquire various quality employment opportunities in pharmaceutical companies & medicinal research firms at public and private sectors as Bioinformatics Trainee, Medical Coder, Associate Research Scientists, Bioinformatics Analyst , etc. PhD in Bioinformatics course is well structure delver advance knowledge on Bioinformatics.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for a PhD in Bioinformatics  Graduate

The PhD in Bioinformatics scope has expanded in response to growing demand. Following the PhD in Bioinformatics course, jobs are available based on the graduates' areas of expertise and skills. A fresh graduate of this course can expect to earn between INR 3 - 15 LPA.

• Medical Coder
• Bioinformatics Trainee
• Research Associate
• Clinical Bioinformatician
• Applications scientist

Areas of Recruitment for PhD in Bioinformatics

The PhD in Bioinformatics job positions would be determined by the area of specialisation a student chooses while pursuing a postgraduate degree. A graduate can find employment with good salary by working in the following fields:

• Colleges & Universities
• Agriculture Sector
• Medical Research Centres
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Genetic Diseases & Genomics Research Centres

Salary Packages for PhD in Bioinformatics

In India, the average salary for a PhD in Bioinformatics ranges between INR 3 to 15 LPA.  Several factors, like academic background, exam scores, and abilities, can influence a graduate’s salary. The table below shows the Bioinformatics in PhD jobs salary range in India:

The table below contains the list of profiles for PhD in Bioinformatics jobs and their average salaries per annum:

Source: Payscale

Career Scope of PhD in Bioinformatics

The PhD in Bioinformatics scope is significantly vast. Typically, individuals achieve professional stability within two to three years of employment in their desired positions. Bioinformatics is a rapidly expanding field, and so is the demand for doctorates with specialised knowledge.

Career options after PhD in Bioinformatics

PhD in Bioinformatics graduates can join a variety of employment domains immediately after graduation. Therefore, PhD in Bioinformatics is one of the most versatile programmes regarding job prospects. The following are the career options available to PhD in Bioinformatics graduates:

• Associate Research Scientists: They perform research in a variety of bioinformatics-related fields.
• Bioinformatics Trainees: They create mathematical models to help them understand patterns in biological data.
• Clinical Bioinformaticians: They construct new techniques and approaches for storing, extracting, and assessing biological data.

Government Jobs for PhD in Bioinformatics  Graduates

Applicants who want to pursue a career path other than private institutions find the best opportunities in the public sector. Listed below are Bioinformatics in PhD jobs in government sector along with the average salaries.

Private Jobs for PhD in Bioinformatics  Graduates

Students with a PhD in Bioinformatics who do not wish to work for the government can pursue a career in the private sector. Typically, graduates earn between 3 and 15 LPA. (Source: Payscale) The private sector Bioinformatics in PhD jobs and average salaries are as follows:

Top Companies for PhD in Bioinformatics  Graduates

The top international companies that usually hire PhD in Bioinformatics graduates are listed below:

• IrisARC - Analytics, Research & Consulting
• Quantumzyme
• MedGenome Labs
• Genpro Research
• Rapture Biotech
• Abbott Laboratories

Best Countries for PhD in Bioinformatics Graduates

The PhD in Bioinformatics has an expansive reach in India and worldwide. The following are the top countries for PhD in Bioinformatics:

Famous PhD in Bioinformatics  Graduates

Several graduates in the field have become well-known for their contributions. Some examples of notable alumni are as follows:

• Dr. M. Gromiha
• Ewan Birney
• Gordon Smyth
• David Haussler
• Bonnie Berger

IndiaBioscience

Science communication and outreach officer.

The Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) (https://www.ncbs.res.in/cbm/home) is a collaborative program of the National Centre for Biological Sciences and the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences. CBM is an exciting new venture to study human brain development and function in the context of mental illness with a view …

MSc Biotechnology Program Tutor

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one temporary position of MSc Biotechnology Program Tutor for training and teaching students of MSc Biotechnology Program of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. Age: Below 35 years as on August 31, 2024. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India …

Junior Research Fellow

Project exploring the link between calcium signaling and sugar transport in the root endophytic mutualism of piriformospora indica and arabidopsis thaliana, director (operations).

Director (Operations) is a Member of the Board of Directors and reports to the Managing Director. He / She is overall in-charge of matters related to promoting and nurturing innovation research and growth with reference to BIRAC’s mandate and empower and enable the biotech innovation eco system for affordable product …

Young Professional

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) seeks to provide a unique opportunity for Young Professionals to work and get exposure to various programmes and activities of the Department. These programmes require candidates to demonstrate proven academic, credentials, professional achievement and leadership qualities. DBT is looking for young, talented, innovative and dynamic Young …

Program Manager

The Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) is an exciting new scientific venture of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the National Institute for Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), supported by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. The CBM will undertake cutting edge research in the area of human mental …

Facility Assistant

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research invites eligible and interested candidates for the post of a Facility Assistant for Mouse Genome Engineering facilities (MGEF). Age limit: 45 years as of 01.07.2024 (subject to relaxation as per GoI norms) Job Responsibilities:Coordinate and participate …

Communications Coordinator

The candidate will maintain a regular social media presence across Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, collaborating with funders and potential partners, and engaging with other social media pages. The Communications Coordinator works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Director. May supervise consultants or volunteers as deemed necessary. …

Assistant Professor

Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research is an independent teaching cum research facility under Nitte (Deemed to be University). The Centre offers niche courses that have great potential for employment in research. The courses are highly interdisciplinary, application oriented, skill based and provide a perfect platform for those …

Associate Director, IndiaBioscience

IndiaBioscience is a program based out of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, that aims to catalyze the growth of biology within India, and to this end, we work with academia, government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector. The primary funding of the program is from the Department of …

Research Associate-I

Project decipher cellular and functional characteristics of modular rhodopsin and its novel optogenetic applications across the biological system, scientist - microbiology.

Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&D organization dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices for diseases with a high socio-economic impact. Since its inception in 2014, FNDR has generated a portfolio of therapeutics in tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, malaria, dengue, leishmania, serious bacterial …

Scientific Officer

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), an Autonomous Institute under the aegis of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India and is also a Deemed University, mainly awarding degrees for doctoral programs. The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) is a Centre of TIFR, invites online applications for …

Postdoctoral position

The formation of membrane-less intracellular structures such as nucleoli, centrioles and germline granules, involves a mechanism termed condensation, which occurs via multivalent weak interactions across individual components. Condensation is typically mediated by intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) on proteins, by short complementary sequences of nucleotides, or through nucleic-acid templated networks of …

Postdoctoral Fellow

Positions are available for Post-doctoral fellows in a Teams Science Grant supported by the India Alliance working in the laboratory of Prof. Sandhya S. Visweswariah in the Department of Developmental Biology and Genetics at the Indian Institute of Science. (https://sites.google.com/view/sandhya-s-visweswariah/welcome) The work relates to the roles of cGMP signalling in the …

Principal or Senior Research Scientist

Project development of microbiome-based therapeutic products for commercialization purposes..

The Department of Bioengineering at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in all areas of bioengineering, including but not limited to: Biofabrication; Computational and/or Experimental Approaches in Bioimaging, Biomechanics, and Biophysics; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Bioengineering; Diagnostics and Biosensors; Medical Devices; …

Project Technical Support - III

Project human skeletal muscle disease biobank (phase ii) - extension of services and establishment of genetic profile and stem cell culture facility, project human skeletal muscle disease biobank (phase ii) - extension of services and establishment of genetic profile and stem cell culture facility.

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PhD in 3 years: Doctoral Researcher in Nanomedicine Based Cancer Therapy

The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 3,600 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based ed...

Multi OMICS analysis of idiopatic pulmonary fibrosis

The BREATHE laboratory (group of Dr Laurens De Sadeleer, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Unit) has an open PhD position for a highly motivated researcher to investigate lung fibrosis through state-...

Ph.D. student in single-cell multiomics of skeletal stem cells

The Department of Oncology at KU Leuven accommodates over 500 researchers in almost 30 research groups and is one of the global leaders in multiple fields of cancer research. Laboratory for Computa...

PhD Position: Priming Plant-Soil Microbiota Interactions

Employment 0.8 - 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 06 October 2024Are you eager to learn how soil microbiota protect plants from dr...

PhD position (100%, Start from October 2024)

The Department of Biomedicine is a joint effort between the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel. It unites basic and clinical scientists to advance our understanding of health an...

Vacancy for a highly motivated PhD Researcher: “Exploring novel approaches to gas chromatography for pharmaceutical analysis”

For a collaborative project between Janssen Pharmaceutica and the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), focusing on the investigation of novel approaches to gas chromatography for pharmaceutical analys...

PhD student (f/m/d) – computational genomics and liquid biopsies

Location: ViennaResearch group:  Sabine Taschner-Mandl GroupWorking hours: full-timeAre you looking to apply your bioinformatic skills to patient single cell data and contribute to science that makes a difference? Then this project is for you!For ...

PhD student (f/m/d) – Deep Learning/Computer Vision/Computational Biology for Bioimage Analysis

Location:  ViennaResearch group: Sabine Taschner-Mandl GroupWorking hours: full-timeAre you looking to put your computational skills to the test? Are you fascinated by cancer biology and using multi-omics data to devise new treatment avenues?Then ...

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, ...

International Fully Funded PhD Positions in the Life Sciences in Switzerland

*New application deadlines for two open calls per year: November 1 and May 1!Life Science Zurich Graduate School offers more than 100 funded PhD positions. With around 500 research groups and more than 1600 Ph.D. students, the Life Science Zurich ...

Ph.D. Student in Machine Learning for Biosignal Processing

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has opened a full time (100%) position for a Ph.D. Student in student in Machine Learning for Biosignal Processing at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) locat...

PhD FELLOWSHIPS & POSITIONS in Life Sciences starting April 2025

Want to start a PhD?The University of Lausanne, Switzerland, offers:PHD FELLOWSHIPS & POSITIONSin Life SciencesStarting April 2025Talented and motivated candidates who have or will have obtained their Master degree (or equivalent) in a relevant fi...

Upcoming PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life in Autumn 2024

The next application round will start in September 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) currently has an open call for fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, struc...

Fully Funded PhD Positions available at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) currently has an open call for fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, systems biology, and comput...

Doctoral researcher, Ecology

We are looking for a PhD researcher at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science at the University of Jyväskylä to join a project "Determining the contribution of rare gut bacteria to ...

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/div) in Natural Product Discovery

Job Advertisement HKI-39/2024 The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) investigates the pathobiology of human-pathogenic fungi and develops novel natural product-based antiinfectives. As part of the Th...

PhD in 3 years: Doctoral Researcher in Computational Cancer Biology, ECM-Hypoxia Research Unit

Doctoral fellow - Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Last application date Sep 30, 2024 00:00Department GE35 - Department of Internal Medicine and PediatricsContract Limited durationDegree You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or Bioscience EngineeringOccupancy rat...

Doctoral positions in Bioinformatics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Sciences, Microbiology available at the Graduate School Life Science Munich

Welcome to the Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM), from Molecules to Systems!The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM-LMU) offers an international doctoral programme in life sciences covering areas of Anthropology, Biochemistry and Cell...

Project researcher/Doctoral researcher to study immunoregulation in autoimmunity and cancer in Molecular Systems Immunology Group at Turku Bioscience Centre, Finland

Disorders in immune system and lymphocyte function lead to immune diseases or cancer.  We aim at studying the molecular mechanisms underlying immune mediated diseases aiming at enabling individuali...

Postdoctoral or Doctoral researcher to Turku Medical Bioinformatics Centre in Finland

Turku Bioscience Centre has an open position for a postdoctoral or doctoral researcher. The position is until August 31, 2026, with a possibility for extension. The start date is November 1st 2024,...

Upcoming PhD positions at the CGA

Call for applications for up to 12 PhD positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research opens soon!The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Str...

PhD positions in Functional Genomics Group

Location: Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Gene Center, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Jae Group, Munich, Germany. Web: https://www.genzentrum.uni-muenchen.de/research-groups/jae/index.htmlProject 1: Causes, Consequences and Correction of...

Novel machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for food quality monitoring (PhD)

Investing in sustainable food production and food security is more relevant than ever before. Livestock farming is an important link in this process as animals have the ability to convert low-value...

16 PhD and 11 Postdoctoral Positions in Austria in the Research Field “Metabolic Control of Healthy Aging”

Positions Start Date: March 1, 2025Application Deadline: September 10, 2024We invite exceptional graduates from around the globe to join our interdisciplinary research team within the Cluster of Excellence “Metabolic Control of Aging and Disease (...

12 fully funded PhD positions

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute ...

Fully funded PhD positions in Psychiatric, Translational Research and Basic Neuroscience

Fully funded (and no tuition) PhD program in genetic, molecular, cellular, circuit based Neuroscience and translational, clinical research in Psychiatry. There is the option for a residency track for medical doctors.We welcome applications startin...

PhD in Systems Medicine - Training the future leaders in Biomedicine and Personalized Medicine

In the multi and interdisciplinary scientific environment of the European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) network, that includes 8 Italian Research Centers and 7 Italian Universities, we offer for the 2024, additional 16 positions within the i...

PhD positions in Data and Computer Science in Munich

The Munich School for Data Science (MUDS) is a joint initiative of Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI), and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) with the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München...

Bioinformatics doctoral position (f/m/x) in the field of plant-microbe interactions Wiss2408-04 | Institute for Plant Sciences | Group Zuccaro | Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Bioinformatics doctoral position (f/m/x) in the field of plant-microbe interactions Institute for Plant Sciences | Group Zuccaro We are one of the larges...

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Bioinformatics Scope in India: Scope, Top Recruiters, Jobs 2024

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Bioinformatics course focuses on employing existing bioinformatic resources, primarily web-based programs, and databases to access a wealth of data to answer questions relevant to the average biology and is highly practical.

The eligibility criteria for pursuing BSc in Bioinformatics courses is 10+2 with science subjects mandatory. The applicant must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and biology. For admission to MSc in Bioinformatics courses, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in respective subjects. For getting admission to Ph.D. in bioinformatics , a bachelor’s and master’s degree is required.

The top universities that offer this career in bioinformatics are Manipal Academy of Higher Education , Calcutta University , Institute of Bioinformatics ( Bangalore) , Banaras Hindu University , etc. Admissions to Bioinformatics courses are usually done on the basis of entrance exams like GATE , JEST , Bioinformatics National Certification Exam (BINC) etc. However there are some colleges who grant admissions on the basis of merit as well.

Post completing the course there are various career opportunities available for students of different streams. Job prospects are everywhere from research institutes to industries in biotechnology, biomedical sciences, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals. 

Bioinformatics Scope in India: Pros & Cons

• Bioinformatics Scope in India

2.1   Top Job Profiles

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Bioinformatics Scope in India: FAQs

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that deals with the dissemination, acquisition, biological data, and analysis. Bioinformatics brings several benefits to crop improvement, health care, drug discovery, forensic analysis, and many more. Bioinformatics professionals must have a good understanding of genetics and biology and a solid background in computer science.

Some pros and cons of a career in bioinformatics are given below:

Pros of Bioinformatics Courses,

• Bioinformatics professionals are equipped with a wide range of knowledge and skills in biology and computer science to utilize multiple skill sets.
• Bioinformatics graduates can teach in government and private colleges, work in the scientific research institutes and manufacturing units of biomedical products. Biotechnology firms and Biotechnology research centers recruit students from the bioinformatics background for future research.
• Bioinformatics specialists can perform a wide variety of tasks and often have more practical experience writing code than computer science graduates.
• Bioinformatics plays an essential role in biomedical research.

Bioinformatics specialists are involved in medicine and biological science advancement.

Cons of Bioinformatics Courses

• Bioinformatics professionals, especially scientists, must commit to a long period of education and training.
• Succeeding in this field requires extensive skill, knowledge, and experience.
• Keeping up with the developments in bioinformatics and the latest technologies requires lifelong learning.
• Bioinformatics specialists work long hours, often above 40 hours per week.

Bioinformatics Jobs and Scope

Bioinformatics has become known as an emerging field of science and the career prospects in this field are increasing rapidly. The degree holders can work in the fields of research institutes, pharmaceutical, hospital, biomedical, and biotechnology. Candidates have scope in all industries where information technology of molecular biology is used. The need for medical science is increasing. It has become one of the highest paying sectors and is growing continuously. 

Candidates can teach in government and private colleges, work in scientific research institutes and manufacturing units of biomedical products, and biotechnology firms to recruit students from bioinformatics backgrounds for future research.

The starting salary of a bioinformatician can be 2 to 2.5 lakhs in India. Salary increases with experience and knowledge; with 1-2 experience, candidates can get 3 to 4 lakhs per annum package. The average salary of a bioinformatics analyst is 2.5 lakh per annum.

Bioinformatics graduates can work as “bioinformatics” and work in major IT companies. 

A variety of career opportunities are available for students of different streams, Phylogeneticist, Scientist Curator, Protein Analyst, Gene Analyst, Research Scientist/ Associate, Computational Biologist, Bioinformatics Software Developer, Database Programmer, Network Administrator/ Analyst, Pharmacogenomics, Cheminformatician, Structural Analyst, Database Programmer, Bio-Statistician, Molecular Modeler, Pharmacogenetician, Research Scientist/ Associate.

There are a lot of scope and job opportunities for candidates as laboratories abroad and foreign firms also hire bioinformatics candidates.

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Many reputed companies attract the best talent and offer jobs. Some of the best organizations offering the best placement opportunities are as follows:

Ques. What are some of the popular colleges in which we can pursue bioinformatics?

Ans. Some of the popular colleges in which candidates can pursue bioinformatics are:

• Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
• Miranda House University, Delhi
• Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi
• Lovely Professional University, Delhi
• Universal School of Biosciences, Delhi

Ques. Which are the entrance exams conducted for admission to the bioinformatics course?

Ans. The top entrance exams which are conducted for admission to the course in India are JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Entrance Exam), GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test), and CSIR UGC net exam.

Ques. Who can study this bioinformatics?

Ans. Candidates who have passed 10+2 in science subjects can do bioinformatics at the bachelor’s degree level. And candidates who have done bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics are eligible to do Master’s level and Ph.D. at Indian and foreign universities.

Ques. what are the top abroad colleges or universities offering bioinformatics?

Ans. The top abroad colleges or universities that are offering bioinformatics are the University of Queensland, Harvard University, University of Copenhagen, Stanford University, and University of New South Wales.

Ques. Is NEET necessary for Bioinformatics?

Ans. In some universities, there is a requirement for the writing of their entrance exam or any other entrance test like NEET. In the case of students from a non-medical background, admission is given based on their JEE ranking. Only those candidates who have bachelor’s degrees in computer science, bioinformatics, or biotechnology will be considered.

Ques. Is the bioinformatics course available online?

Ans. Yes, you can learn about bioinformatics courses online. “Coursera” is one of the known sites to apply for an online course for free of cost. Candidates can search for Bioinformatics algorithms on the Coursera site.

Ques. What are the Bioinformatics specializations?

Ans. There are many bioinformatics specializations available for candidates other than generic bioinformatics.

• Architecture and content of genomes
• Data mining
• Information content in RNA, DNA, protein sequence, and structure
• Complex systems analysis or genetics circuits
• Nucleic acid and protein sequence analysis
• Metabolic computing
• Evolutionary model building and phylogenetic analysis

Data storage and retrieval, database structure, annotation

Ques. What are the job offers after completing M.Sc in bioinformatics?

Ans. There are many job offers after completing a master's in bioinformatics such as sequence analyst, computational chemist, data mining in charge, information developer, database maintenance manager, and many more.

Ques. What is the fee structure of B.Sc in bioinformatics in RGIIT?

Ans. First-year fees of B.Sc in bioinformatics in Rajiv Gandhi of Information Technology and Biotechnology is INR 70,000. It is a three-year course so its total fee is INR 2.10 lakh.

Ques. Which books and Study materials can we refer to for this course?

Ans. A list of some books and study materials that you can prefer for bioinformatics are following:

• Bioinformatics: Genes, Proteins, and Computers (by C.A. Orengo, D.T. Jones, J.M. Thornton)
• The Ten Most Wanted Solutions in Protein Bioinformatics (by Anna Tramontano)
• Algorithms in Bioinformatics (by Marcel Turcotte)
• Bioinformatics: A Practical Guide to the Analysis of Genes and Proteins (by Andreas D. Baxevanis, B.F. Francis Oullette)
• Bioinformatics and Protein Database Concept (by IIT Bombay)
• Bioinformatics Basics (by Hooman Rashidi, Lukas K. Buehler)
• Structural Bioinformatics (by Graham Kemp and Pre-GeorgNyholm)

Introduction to Bioinformatics: A Theoretical and Practical Approach (by Stephen A. Krawetz, David D. Womble)

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