Rethinking bioinformatics expertise in the era of artificial intelligence
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often framed as replacing scientific expertise, especially in bioinformatics. We argue instead that AI is a powerful accelerant whose value depends on expert guidance in design, data curation, interpretation, and governance. Because AI cannot judge biological meaning or verify scientific validity, bioinformaticians remain essential. Their role is shifting from workflow execution toward AI design, complex discovery, and responsible institutional leadership across research, translation, and clinical practice.
Författare
Wilson Wen Bin Goh
Imperial College London
Nanyang Technological University
Institute of Mental Health
Annikka Polster
Chalmers, Life sciences, Systembiologi
Oslo universitetssykehus
Limsoon Wong
Universiti Kebangsaan Singapura (NUS)
Marija Cvijovic
Chalmers, Matematiska vetenskaper, Tillämpad matematik och statistik
Göteborgs universitet
Npj Digital Medicine
23986352 (eISSN)
Vol. 9 1 398Ämneskategorier (SSIF 2025)
Bioinformatik (beräkningsbiologi)
DOI
10.1038/s41746-026-02777-1
PubMed
42185516