PLoS Computational Biology (Sep 2019)

Bioinformatics in Jordan: Status, challenges, and future directions.

  • Qanita Bani Baker,
  • Maryam S Nuser

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007202
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 9
p. e1007202

Abstract

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Bioinformatics plays a key role in supporting the life sciences. In this work, we examine bioinformatics in Jordan, beginning with the current status of bioinformatics education and research, then exploring the challenges of advancing bioinformatics, and finally looking to the future for how Jordanian bioinformatics research may develop.