Benjamin Bowen
Bioinformaticist Staff Scientist
Building: 91, Room 110H2
Mail Stop: 100PGF100
Phone: (480) 225-2341
BPBowen@lbl.gov
http://openmsi.nersc.gov
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Research Interests
Understanding biological mechanisms associated with change.
Understanding complex, dynamic metabolic networks in an environmental context will require utilization of emerging technologies. These datasets generated are often large-scale both in terms of complexity and raw-size making them difficult to mine for biological insight. Ben is leading the OpenMSI and Metabolite Atlas efforts to make the most high-performance, advanced data management, model building, analysis and visualization resources for mass spectrometry accessible to all scientists via the web.
Programs & Initiatives
- OpenMSI
- Metabolite Atlas
- Biochemical Modeling
- Compound Discovery and Identification
Recent Publications
Related News
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EcoFABs Could Help Fuel AI in Agriculture
A first-of-its-kind global study showed that EcoFABs can deliver consistent results across labs on three continents, supported by open protocols, tools, and datasets. The reliable, large-scale data EcoFABs generate are ideal for training AI, which could help accelerate discoveries in crop development, soil health, and agriculture.
When Marine Algae Get Sick: How Viruses Shape Microbe Interactions
Researchers in the Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Division collaborated on a study to better understand the role of viruses that infect photosynthetic phytoplankton in the marine food web.
