Understanding Gene Model Maps

Researchers are often tasked with finding related works in their respective field, including journal entries and images that represent the work contributed, which allows researchers to summarize and expand previous contributions. Biological researchers often convey their contributions through visual illustrations, also considered gene model maps. These gene model maps are used to represent how contributions of a researcher fits into the grand scheme of things. As research on a particular biological system enhances, we find a large portion of the system remains static with small changes to a gene or set of genes. This project will develop a complete system which can parse gene model maps into a textual description of what relationships among genes are present in a given biological diagram. The outcome of the research will accelerate the discovery of biological research and assist at recommending related works not in original search criteria.

Faculty Supervisor:

Faisal Z. Qureshi

Student:

Partner:

I-INC Foundation for Business Development

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program: