AutoNetCan

Background

Welcome to AutoNetCan

An Automated Web Server to Construct Biomolecular Networks for Translational Cancer Systems Biology

Integrations

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AutoNetCan Pipeline

A comprehensive workflow for constructing biomolecular networks for translational cancer systems biology

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Acquisition of Nodes

The development of a biomolecular cancer model starts with the acquisition of nodes from diverse multiscale sources. We integrate omics datasets from Genomic Data Commons (GDC), frequently mutated nodes, cancer signature genes, and therapeutic targets to ensure biological relevance and translational potential.

Step 1: Acquisition of Nodes
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Node Enrichment

Node enrichment is performed by leveraging Enrichr, MSigDB, and curated pathway databases to represent molecular functions, cellular compartmentalization, and biological processes. This enrichment populates the network model with key interactions and pathways essential for modelling cancer biology.

Step 2: Node Enrichment
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Connecting Maps & Interactome

The enriched node set is integrated into a comprehensive interactome using public databases such as INDRA, TRRUST, SIGNOR, and Omnipath. These resources inform activations and inhibitions, enabling the construction of a biologically informed network that maps essential molecular interactions and regulatory mechanisms.

Step 3: Connecting Maps & Interactome
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Logical Modeling

Using RNA sequencing data and interactome maps, we annotate network nodes to construct optimal Boolean network models. These models enable simulation and analysis, supporting downstream applications in cancer research and therapeutic discovery.

Step 4: Logical Modeling
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In-Silico Cancer Models

The resulting models capture the regulatory logic of tumor-specific networks and serve as scaffolds for downstream data annotation and analysis. These models can be integrated with external tools to explore patient-specific behaviors, therapeutic responses, and personalized treatment strategies—advancing translational applications in precision oncology.

Step 5: In-Silico Cancer Models

Publications

Our research contributions to cancer systems biology and personalized therapeutics

Atlantis - Attractor Landscape Analysis Toolbox for Cell Fate Discovery and Reprogramming

Scientific Reports - Nature

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Navigating Multi-scale Cancer Systems Biology towards Model-driven Personalized Therapeutics

Frontiers in Oncology - Special Issue on "Combinatorial Approaches for Cancer Treatment"

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A Personalized Therapeutics Approach Using an In silico Drosophila Patient Model Reveals Optimal Chemo- and Targeted Therapy Combinations for Colorectal Cancer

Frontiers in Oncology - Special Issue on "Combinatorial Approaches for Cancer Treatment"

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CanSeer: A Method for Development and Clinical Translation of Personalized Cancer Therapeutics

bioRxiv - the preprint server for Biology

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Meet the Team

Our talented and passionate team members who make everything possible

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Safee Ullah Chaudhary

Group Lead

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Muhammad Shoaib

Group Lead

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Umer Sultan

Software Team Lead

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Zainab Nasir

Case Study Team Lead

Help & Resources

Get started with AutoNetCan using our comprehensive documentation and video tutorials

Video Tutorials

Tutorial 1: Breast Cancer Network

A walkthrough of breast cancer network construction

Tutorial 2: Prostate Cancer Network

A walkthrough of prostate cancer network construction

Tutorial 3: Cytoscape Visualization

Network construction and visualization in Cytoscape

Tutorial 4: TISON Analysis

Network construction with visualization and analysis in TISON

Tutorial 5: Cosmograph Visualization

Network visualization using Cosmograph

Contact Us

Get in touch with our team for questions, support, or collaboration opportunities

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Research Laboratory

Biomedical Informatics and Engineering Research Laboratory (BIRL)

Department of Life Sciences, School of Science and Engineering

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Lahore, Pakistan

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