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Dr. Yogesh Kumar is a leading scientist in the field of Medical Data Science, with expertise spanning bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, computational drug discovery, and multi-omics integration. He is the Principal Investigator of the Medical Data Science Lab, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on developing innovative, data-driven solutions for challenges in modern biomedical research.
Dr. Kumar holds a strong academic and research background, with publications in reputed international journals. His research integrates computational biology, machine learning, and systems medicine, aiming to transform biological data into clinically actionable insights. His work addresses critical areas such as host-pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance, cancer biology, and personalized medicine.
Prior to his current role, Dr. Kumar served as a Senior Scientist from 2020 to 2024 at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany (https://www.uke.de/landingpage/ag-gagliani/team/index.html), where he collaborated on high-impact projects focused on translational bioinformatics and disease modeling. His experience at UKE further refined his ability to bridge computational science with clinical applications.
Dr. Kumar’s research group focuses on:
- AI-based prediction of host-pathogen protein interactions
- Structure- and network-based drug repurposing
- Single-cell transcriptomics for biomarker discovery
- Foundation model development for molecular design
- Integration of genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics for disease stratification
In addition to research, Dr. Kumar is actively involved in mentorship and capacity building, guiding young researchers and graduate students in computational biology, machine learning, and scientific communication. He is a firm believer in interdisciplinary collaboration, and his lab works closely with clinicians, biologists, data scientists, and pharmaceutical experts across national and international platforms.
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