Bioinformatics in Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology

Bioinformatics is a promising science for the future. Bioinformatics tools help analyze complex computer-based biological data. Currently, scientists have applied bioinformatics in many different fields. Notably, its application in preventive medicine and epidemiology is significantly important. Bioinformatics has been thought to support preventive medicine in screening and early detection. From there, it helps countries develop effective prevention and prognosis strategies. Bioinformatics also supports epidemiology in identifying genes involved in disease, detecting and predicting disease outbreaks, and seeking targeted therapies. Grasping contemporary bioinformatics applications in preventative medicine and epidemiology is essential, particularly during epidemics. This chapter has summarized the bioinformatics applications in preventive medicine and epidemiology to illustrate its capabilities and prospects.