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Bioinformatics in Mexico: A diagnostic from the academic perspective and recommendations for a public policy

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  • Dagoberto Armenta-Medina
  • Christian Díaz de León-Castañeda
  • Brenda Valderrama-Blanco

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In this work, we present a diagnostic analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the current state of Bioinformatics in Mexico. We conducted semi-structured interviews among researchers and academics with key expertise in this field, identified by bibliometric analyses and qualitative sampling techniques. Additionally, an online survey was conducted reaching a higher number of respondents. Among the relevant findings of our study, the lack of specialized human resources and technological infrastructure stood out, along with deficiencies in the number and quality of academic programs, scarce public investment and a weak relationship between public and private institutions. However, there are great opportunities for developing a national Bioinformatics to support different economic sectors. In our opinion, this work could be useful to favor a comprehensive network among Mexican researchers, in order to lay the foundations of a national strategy towards a well designed public policy.

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  • Dagoberto Armenta-Medina & Christian Díaz de León-Castañeda & Brenda Valderrama-Blanco, 2020. "Bioinformatics in Mexico: A diagnostic from the academic perspective and recommendations for a public policy," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(12), pages 1-25, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0243531
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243531
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