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Kolton Hauck.
Feb 3, 2021
New Undergrad Student Joined: Kolton Hauck
Kolton is a Biological Engineering major and is working on a minor in Computer Science. He wants to use computers to solve modern-day biological problems. He enjoys eating, sleeping and working out.
Naveen Duhan standing in front of a poster.
Jan 11-15, 2020
Naveen presents at International Plant Animal Genome Conference
Naveen Duhan, a PhD student from our lab, attended the International Plant Animal Genome Conference in San Diego. He presented a poster on citSatdb and Greeningdb, and presented an oral talk on citSatdb.
Shelby McCowan.
Mar 21, 2020
New HPC Admin: Shelby McCowan
Shelby is a Biochemistry major who aspires to go into software engineering. He has worked with mobile apps, websites (including the front and back end), and desktop applications. He is a percussionist in his spare time.
Science
StripeNET web page.
October 12, 2025
StripNET: A Wheat-Stripe Rust Interactome Database
StripeNET is a systems biology tool that maps protein-protein interactions between wheat and stripe rust pathogen strains, helping researchers uncover molecular mechanisms of disease and develop durable resistance in crops.
RSLpred-2.0 web page.
July 4, 2025
RSLpred2: An Integrated Web Server for the Annotation of Rice Proteome Subcellular Localization Using Deep Learning
Oryza sativa, commonly known as rice, is a widely studied model organism in plant biology. Understanding the subcellular localization of proteins within rice cells is crucial for unraveling their functions and deciphering complex cellular processes. Subcellular localization provides valuable insights into protein trafficking, interactions, and regulatory mechanisms, ultimately aiding in the identification of potential targets for agricultural and biotechnological applications.
PRGminer web page.
June 2, 2025
PRGminer: harnessing deep learning for the prediction of resistance genes involved in plant defense mechanisms
A powerful deep learning tool for identifying and classifying plant resistance genes (R-genes) in plant genomes.
AtSubp-2.0 web page.
February 9, 2025
AtSubP‐2.0: An integrated web server for the annotation of Arabidopsis proteome subcellular localization using deep learning
The AtSubP-2.0 model utilizes a multi-layered architecture with a combination of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs). It takes protein sequence inputs and generates predictions for localization to various cellular compartments, including the nucleus, cytoplasm, plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, peroxisomes, and vacuoles.
HPIpy web page.
November 20, 2024
HPIpy: A Host-Pathogen Protein-Protein Interactions Prediction Tool.
HPIpy leverages computational algorithms to predict accurate and reliable interactions between host and pathogen proteins.
Media
June 12, 2023 USU Today
Fulbright, NAHEP Doctoral Students Bring Big Data and Ideas to USU Bioinformatics Lab
The Utah State University Bioinformatics Facility recently hosted two graduate students funded by prestigious scholarships.
March 1, 2022 Cultivate
Bioinformatics: Big Data Pushing the Boundaries of Human Knowledge
View the cultivate magazine for more info.
February 1, 2022 USU Today
Students Prepare to Present Research at State Capitol
A group of undergraduates will share their research findings at the annual Research on Capitol Hill.
January 10, 2022 USU Today
USU Bioinformatics Expert Hopes Big Data Lab Will Revolutionize More Fields of Research
Rakesh Kaundal's Contributions to Bioinformatics Push the Boundaries of Human Knowledge
December 14, 2021 USU Today
USU Student Uses Undergraduate Research Grant to Train AI for Weeding
The artificial intelligence revolution is coming, and there is nowhere to hide — at least, not for weeds.