# A Strategic Partnership to Advance AI Applications in Genomics and Bioinformatics for Health Innovation

## TL;DR

A new partnership aims to boost AI and computational research in genomics and bioinformatics through open science and collaboration.

## Contribution

Establishing a strategic partnership to enhance open-access publishing and interdisciplinary research in bioinformatics.

## Key findings

- The partnership supports emerging researchers and accelerates dissemination of AI applications in bioinformatics.
- It strengthens data-driven research in medicine and biology through open science and collaboration.
- JMIR becomes the official journal of MCBIOS, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.

## Abstract

JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology announced a strategic partnership with the MidSouth Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Society (MCBIOS) in late 2025; this partnership establishes JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology as the official journal of MCBIOS. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing computational biology, bioinformatics, and biotechnology through open science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world data. By connecting MCBIOS’ community-building and professional development initiatives with JMIR Publications’ open-access publishing platform, this partnership aims to support emerging researchers, accelerate the dissemination of innovative computational methods and artificial intelligence applications, and strengthen data-driven research across medicine and biology.