VIPUL BHARDWAJ

Dr. VIPUL BHARDWAJ

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 July 2025 in Medcomm
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TWTesfaye Wolde
Tesfaye Wolde
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VIPUL BHARDWAJ
VPVijay Pandey
Vijay Pandey
Integrating bioinformatics tools has profoundly transformed precision oncology by identifying essential molecular targets for personalized treatment. The rapid development of high‐throughput sequencing and multiomics technologies creates complex datasets that require robust computational methods to extract meaningful insights. Nonetheless, the clinical application of multiomics data continues to pose significant challenges. This review explores advanced bioinformatics tools utilized within multiomics, emphasizing their pivotal role in discovering cancer biomarkers. Cloud‐based platforms, such as Galaxy and DNAnexus, facilitate streamlined data processing, while single‐cell analysis software, including Seurat, identifies rare cellular subpopulations. Further integration of artificial intelligence with machine learning approaches improves predictive modeling and diagnostic accuracy. Spatial omics technologies correlate molecular signatures within tumor microenvironments, guiding treatment strategies. Bioinformatics integrates these technologies to establish a new standard in precision oncology, thereby enhancing therapy efficacy. Collaborative initiatives between The Cancer Genome Atlas and cBioPortal expedite advancements through the sharing open data and implementing standardized methodologies. Advancing multiomics integration techniques alongside improved computational capabilities is essential for discovering new biomarkers and refining precision medicine strategies. Future efforts should focus on merging multiomics techniques with innovative computational methods to drive novel biomarker discovery and improve precision medicine applications.

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TWTesfaye wolde
Tesfaye wolde
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VIPUL BHARDWAJ
MFMd. Reyad-ul- Ferdous
Md. Reyad-ul- Ferdous
PQPeiwu Qin
Peiwu Qin
VPVijay Pandey
Vijay Pandey
A hyperactive tumour microenvironment (TME) drives unrestricted cancer cell survival, drug resistance, and metastasis in ovarian carcinoma (OC). However, therapeutic targets within the TME for OC remain elusive, and efficient methods to quantify TME activity are still limited. Herein, we employed an integrated bioinformatics approach to determine which immune-related genes (IRGs) modulate the TME and further assess their potential theragnostic (therapeutic + diagnostic) significance in OC progression. Using a robust approach, we developed a predictive risk model to retrospectively examine the clinicopathological parameters of OC patients from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. The validity of the prognostic model was confirmed with data from the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) cohort. Our approach identified nine IRGs, AKT2, FGF7, FOS, IL27RA, LRP1, OBP2A, PAEP, PDGFRA, and PI3, that form a prognostic model in OC progression, distinguishing patients with significantly better clinical outcomes in the low-risk group. We validated this model as an independent prognostic indicator and demonstrated enhanced prognostic significance when used alongside clinical nomograms for accurate prediction. Elevated LRP1 expression, which indicates poor prognosis in bladder cancer (BLCA), OC, low-grade gliomas (LGG), and glioblastoma (GBM), was also associated with immune infiltration in several other cancers. Significant correlations with immune checkpoint genes (ICGs) highlight the potential importance of LRP1 as a biomarker and therapeutic target. Furthermore, gene set enrichment analysis highlighted LRP1’s involvement in metabolism-related pathways, supporting its prognostic and therapeutic relevance also in BLCA, OC, low-grade gliomas (LGG), GBM, kidney cancer, OC, BLCA, kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC), stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD), and stomach and oesophageal carcinoma (STES). Our study has generated a novel signature of nine IRGs within the TME across cancers, that could serve as potential prognostic predictors and provide a valuable resource to improve the prognosis of OC.

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SPSnijesh V P
Snijesh V P
SKShivakumar Krishnamurthy
Shivakumar Krishnamurthy
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KPK. M. Punya
K. M. Punya
AMAshitha S. Niranjana Murthy
Ashitha S. Niranjana Murthy
WAWalaa F. Albaqami
Walaa F. Albaqami
Endometrial Cancer (EC) is one of the most common gynecological malignancies. Despite its prevalence, molecular pathways, such as the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) pathway, have not been extensively studied in the context of EC. This study aims to explore the clinical implications of SHH expression in EC, potentially uncovering new insights into the disease’s pathogenesis and offering valuable insights for therapeutic strategies in EC. We utilized data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) to divide the dataset into ‘High SHH’ and ‘Low SHH’ groups based on a gene signature score derived from SHH pathway-related genes. We explored the clinical and tumor characteristics of these groups, focusing on key cancer hallmarks, including stemness, proliferation, cytolytic activity, tumor micro-environment, and genomic instability. ‘High SHH’ tumors emerged as a distinct category with favorable clinical and molecular features. These tumors exhibited lower proliferation rates, reduced angiogenesis, and diminished genomic instability, indicating a controlled and less aggressive tumor growth pattern. Moreover, ‘High SHH’ tumors displayed lower stemness, highlighting a less invasive phenotype. The immune micro-environment in ‘High SHH’ tumors was enriched with immune cell types, such as macrophage M0, monocytes, B cells, CD8 T cells, CD4 T cells, follicular helper T cells, and natural killer cells. This immune enrichment, coupled with higher cytolytic activity, suggested an improved anti-tumor immune response. Our study sheds light on the clinical significance of Sonic signaling in EC. ‘High SHH’ tumors exhibit a unique molecular and clinical profile associated with favorable cancer hallmarks, lower grades, and better survival. These findings underscore the potential utility of SHH expression as a robust prognostic biomarker, offering valuable insights for tailored therapeutic strategies in EC. Understanding the SHH pathway’s role in EC contributes to our growing knowledge of this cancer and may pave the way for more effective treatment strategies in the future.