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José Arturo Molina Mora
University of Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Dr. José Arturo Molina Mora (Ph.D.) is a Full Professor and scientific researcher at the University of Costa Rica. He has a multidisciplinary background in Microbiology and Clinical Chemistry, Mathematics, and holds both a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics. He has coordinated and contributed to more than 40 projects in research, teaching, and training, focusing on data analysis in biosciences, pathogens—particularly antimicrobial resistance—and human genomics. His work
has resulted in over 75 scientific publications.
He collaborates as a researcher with the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) in London, United Kingdom, and the Human Phenome Institute in Shanghai, China. His contributions to research and education have been recognized with national and international awards for professional excellence and innovation, particularly for his pioneering role in advancing bioinformatics and artificial intelligence in biosciences across Costa Rica and Latin America. He currently serves as the Latin American coordinator of the BiotrAIn project, which focuses on the application of AI in bioscience research.
Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Applied to Biosciences and Health: A 15-Year Journey in Research and Training
This talk presents our experience in implementing Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in biosciences and health through a range of research and training initiatives developed over the past 15 years in Costa Rica and Latin America.
Beyond generating scientific contributions in areas such as pathogen genomics, antimicrobial resistance, and human diseases, our work has also focused on strengthening local capacities and promoting active engagement as equal partners
within the international scientific community.
The presentation will highlight selected case studies, including the development of pathogen data portal, efforts to expand the representation of Latin American genomic data in global databases, and the optimization of molecular diagnostic tools. In addition, we will showcase AI-driven approaches to integrate genomic and phenotypic data, with applications in priority antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and biomarker discovery in cancer and other chronic diseases.
Overall, this talk provides an overview of initiatives that have had a significant impact at both local and regional levels in Costa Rica and across Latin America, driven by collaborative research and capacity-building programs.