OMA Scientific Advisory Board
To complement advice provided by the SIB scientific advisory board, which reviews the progress of OMA every other year, the dedicated OMA SAB plays a vital role in guiding the direction and development of the Orthologous Matrix (OMA), our comprehensive database and method for orthology inference, available at https://omabrowser.org. It comprises esteemed experts in comparative genomics, agricultural research/biotechnology, and big database management, and provide invaluable insights to ensure that OMA remains a cutting-edge resource with high usability and impact for biologists.
The dedicated OMA SAB meets every year, with odd years being a half-day event online and even years being a full day event in-person in Lausanne, Switzerland. The first meeting will be scheduled for late 2023.
Current members
Dr Claire Yanhui Hu
As an accomplished leader in bioinformatics of mammalian and Drosophila systems, Dr. Hu's expertise and perspective will help shape the future direction of OMA. With a focus on creating bioinformatics tools that are not only relevant but also highly usable and impactful, Dr. Hu's contributions will significantly enhance OMA's functionality and value for our users.
Dr. Elspeth Bruford
Dr. Bruford is a PI at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, European Bioinformatics Institute, as well as the Group Coordinator for the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee. She is an expert in genome annotation, gene family curation, comparative genomics, and evolutionary biology, in addition to playing a critical role in the ortholog community’s benchmarking efforts. Her experience and advice will help to improve not only the OMA methodology, but also its applications.
Expanding the OMA Scientific Advisory Board
We are actively working to assemble a diverse and accomplished group of experts to join the OMA SAB. As we continue our efforts to invite professionals in agricultural research/biotechnology and big database management, we look forward to introducing more esteemed members who will contribute their valuable insights to the growth and success of OMA.
Stay Tuned for Updates
There will be more information about the OMA Scientific Advisory Board coming soon. As the board takes shape and additional members join, we will provide updates on their expertise and background, highlighting the diverse perspectives that will enrich the OMA project. Keep an eye on this page for announcements, introductions, and insights from our esteemed Scientific Advisory Board members.
Together with our forthcoming members, we are committed to advancing OMA, ensuring it remains a cutting-edge resource at the forefront of orthology inference.