Sr.Scientist | Norton Research Institute | United States
Dr. Vasuk Gautam is an emerging researcher whose work spans metabolomics, biomarker discovery, and computational methods for enhancing analytical confidence in high-throughput biological studies. With a record of 24 peer-reviewed publications, 13 h-index and over 3,102 citations, Gautam has established a strong early-career footprint marked by methodological innovation and extensive interdisciplinary collaboration. His contributions focus particularly on developing frameworks for improving metabolite identification accuracy—an essential challenge in metabolomics that directly influences the reliability of biomedical and environmental research. Notably, his recent work introducing the concept of “Identification Probability” provides a transferable, automated metric for evaluating identification confidence, positioning it as a potentially transformative tool for large-scale metabolomic pipelines. In parallel, Gautam has contributed significantly to the development of MarkerDB 2.0, a comprehensive biomarker database that integrates molecular, clinical, and contextual information to support precision medicine, translational research, and global health initiatives. His scholarship reflects a blend of computational rigor, domain expertise, and a commitment to open-access scientific resources. Gautam’s collaborations include partnerships with over 180 co-authors, underscoring his active engagement with diverse research groups and his ability to contribute meaningfully to multi-institutional projects. This collaborative network spans biochemistry, bioinformatics, systems biology, and clinical sciences, highlighting the broad applicability and relevance of his expertise. Through both his methodological contributions and his involvement in global data-resource efforts, Gautam’s work supports reproducibility, accessibility, and evidence-based discovery in molecular life sciences. His growing citation impact and participation in influential open-access initiatives demonstrate both scientific merit and societal relevance, particularly in areas related to disease diagnostics, personalized healthcare, and data-driven research infrastructures.
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Featured Publications
1. Wishart, D. S., Guo, A. C., Oler, E., Wang, F., Anjum, A., Peters, H., Dizon, R., … (2022). HMDB 5.0: The human metabolome database for 2022. Nucleic Acids Research, 50(D1), D622–D631.
Cited by: 2116
2. Knox, C., Wilson, M., Klinger, C. M., Franklin, M., Oler, E., Wilson, A., Pon, A., Cox, J., … (2024). DrugBank 6.0: The DrugBank knowledgebase for 2024. Nucleic Acids Research, 52(D1), D1265–D1275.
Cited by: 1112
3. Wishart, D. S., Han, S., Saha, S., Oler, E., Peters, H., Grant, J. R., Stothard, P., … (2023). PHASTEST: Faster than PHASTER, better than PHAST. Nucleic Acids Research, 51(W1), W443–W450.
Cited by: 394
4. Wishart, D. S., Tian, S., Allen, D., Oler, E., Peters, H., Lui, V. W., Gautam, V., … (2022). BioTransformer 3.0: A web server for accurately predicting metabolic transformation products. Nucleic Acids Research, 50(W1), W115–W123.
Cited by: 160
5. Wang, F., Allen, D., Tian, S., Oler, E., Gautam, V., Greiner, R., Metz, T. O., … (2022). CFM-ID 4.0: A web server for accurate MS-based metabolite identification. Nucleic Acids Research, 50(W1), W165–W174.
Cited by: 115
Dr. Vasuk Gautam’s work advances the reliability and scalability of metabolomic and biomarker research, enabling more accurate diagnostics and deeper biological insight. By developing robust identification metrics and contributing to global data resources, he helps accelerate scientific discovery, support precision medicine, and enhance evidence-based decision-making across research, healthcare, and industry.
