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

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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.
Autores
Armenta-Medina, D; de Leon-Castaneda, CD; Valderrama-Blanco, B
Título
Bioinformatics in Mexico: A diagnostic from the academic perspective and recommendations for a public policy
Afiliaciones
INFOTEC – Centro de Investigacion e Innovacion en Tecnologias de la Informacion y Comunicacion; Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo
Año
2020
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0243531
Tipo de acceso abierto
Green Published, gold
Referencia
WOS:000600339800010
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