Sabrina Toro

Dr. Sabrina Toro specializes in the field of biomedical informatics, with a particular focus on the zebrafish model organism. As an Assistant Professor-Research at the University of Colorado, Denver, she is affiliated with the department of SOM-BIOMED Informatics Gen Ops. Her work is pivotal in advancing the understanding of zebrafish as a model organism, especially in its application to human disease models. Dr. Toro's research is centered around the zebrafish model organism database, where she contributes significantly to the development of new support systems for human disease models. Her work involves detailed studies on mutation details, gene expression phenotypes, and the enhancement of search functionalities within the database. This research is crucial for the scientific community, providing valuable insights into genetic and phenotypic correlations. In addition to her work on the zebrafish model, Dr. Toro has made substantial contributions to the field of bioinformatics through her publications on the Zebrafish Information Network. Her expertise extends to the Medical Action Ontology, where she has authored numerous articles that explore the integration of medical actions with ontological frameworks, further bridging the gap between computational biology and medical research. Dr. Toro's dedication to her field is evident in her continuous efforts to improve data accessibility and usability for researchers worldwide. Her work not only enhances the understanding of zebrafish as a model organism but also contributes to the broader field of bioinformatics, making significant strides in the integration of biological data with medical applications.