Abstract:
The rise of personalized diets is due to the emergence of nutrigenetics and genetic tests services. However, the recommendation system is far from mature to provide perso...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The rise of personalized diets is due to the emergence of nutrigenetics and genetic tests services. However, the recommendation system is far from mature to provide personalized food suggestion to consumers for daily usage. The main barrier of connecting genetic information to personalized diets is the complexity of data and the scalability of the applied systems. Aiming to cross such barriers and provide direct applications, a personalized expert recommendation system for optimized nutrition is introduced in this paper, which performs direct to consumer personalized grocery product filtering and recommendation. Deep learning neural network model is applied to achieve automatic product categorization. The ability of scaling with unknown new data is achieved through the generalized representation of word embedding. Furthermore, the categorized products are filtered with a model based on individual genetic data with associated phenotypic information and a case study with databases from three different sources is carried out to confirm the system.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems ( Volume: 12, Issue: 1, February 2018)
Funding Agency:
Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, London, U.K.
Chih-Han Chen (S’17) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical
and electronic engineering from the Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2012, the M.Sc. degree in microelectronics
from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle, U.K., in 2013, the M.Sc. degree in electronic engineering with
business management from King's College London, London, U.K., in 2014, and the M.Sc. degree in analog and digital
integrated ...Show More
Chih-Han Chen (S’17) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical
and electronic engineering from the Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2012, the M.Sc. degree in microelectronics
from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle, U.K., in 2013, the M.Sc. degree in electronic engineering with
business management from King's College London, London, U.K., in 2014, and the M.Sc. degree in analog and digital
integrated ...View more
DNAnudge, London, U.K.
Maria Karvela received the B.Sc. degree in biology from the
University of Athens, Athens, Greece, the M.Sc. degree in medical genetics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow,
U.K., and the Ph.D. degree in oncology/hematology from the University of Glasgow, in 2008, 2009, and 2012,
respectively. In 2014, She went for postdoctoral studies with Stephen Tait in the Beatson Institute for Cancer
Research, Mitochondria, and...Show More
Maria Karvela received the B.Sc. degree in biology from the
University of Athens, Athens, Greece, the M.Sc. degree in medical genetics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow,
U.K., and the Ph.D. degree in oncology/hematology from the University of Glasgow, in 2008, 2009, and 2012,
respectively. In 2014, She went for postdoctoral studies with Stephen Tait in the Beatson Institute for Cancer
Research, Mitochondria, and...View more
Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, London, U.K.
Mohammadreza Sohbati (S’09–M’15) received the B.Sc.
degree in electrical engineering—telecommunications from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2009, the
M.Sc. degree in analog and digital integrated circuit design, the D.I.C. degree from Imperial College London, London,
U.K., in 2010, and the Ph.D. degree under supervision of Regius Professor Chris Toumazou, on “Circuits and
systems for DNA detection by ion-s...Show More
Mohammadreza Sohbati (S’09–M’15) received the B.Sc.
degree in electrical engineering—telecommunications from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2009, the
M.Sc. degree in analog and digital integrated circuit design, the D.I.C. degree from Imperial College London, London,
U.K., in 2010, and the Ph.D. degree under supervision of Regius Professor Chris Toumazou, on “Circuits and
systems for DNA detection by ion-s...View more
DNAnudge, London, U.K.
Thaksin Shinawatra received the Master's degree from Eastern
Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA, and the Ph.D. degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,
Huntsville, TX, USA, in 1975 and 1978, respectively. He is a Thai Businessman and Technology Entrepreneur. He has
founded many ventures. To name a few, in 1982, he established ICSI; in 1986, he founded the mobile phone operator
Advanced Info Service;...Show More
Thaksin Shinawatra received the Master's degree from Eastern
Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA, and the Ph.D. degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,
Huntsville, TX, USA, in 1975 and 1978, respectively. He is a Thai Businessman and Technology Entrepreneur. He has
founded many ventures. To name a few, in 1982, he established ICSI; in 1986, he founded the mobile phone operator
Advanced Info Service;...View more
Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, London, U.K.
Christofer Toumazou (M’87–SM’99–F’01)
is the London's first Regius Professor of engineering and founder of Imperial Colleges Institute of Biomedical
Engineering. He is currently the Chairman of DNA Electronics, London, U.K. He is a multiaward winning inventor and
serial entrepreneur. His invention of semiconductor DNA sequencing revolutionized genetic testing. In recognition, he
received the prestigious 2014 European ...Show More
Christofer Toumazou (M’87–SM’99–F’01)
is the London's first Regius Professor of engineering and founder of Imperial Colleges Institute of Biomedical
Engineering. He is currently the Chairman of DNA Electronics, London, U.K. He is a multiaward winning inventor and
serial entrepreneur. His invention of semiconductor DNA sequencing revolutionized genetic testing. In recognition, he
received the prestigious 2014 European ...View more
Contents Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, London, U.K.
Chih-Han Chen (S’17) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical
and electronic engineering from the Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2012, the M.Sc. degree in microelectronics
from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle, U.K., in 2013, the M.Sc. degree in electronic engineering with
business management from King's College London, London, U.K., in 2014, and the M.Sc. degree in analog and digital
integrated circuit design from Imperial College London, London, U.K., in 2015, where he is currently working toward
the Ph.D. degree in the Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology, Imperial College London, with a focus on expert systems
for personalized decision based on genetics.
Chih-Han Chen (S’17) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical
and electronic engineering from the Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2012, the M.Sc. degree in microelectronics
from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle, U.K., in 2013, the M.Sc. degree in electronic engineering with
business management from King's College London, London, U.K., in 2014, and the M.Sc. degree in analog and digital
integrated circuit design from Imperial College London, London, U.K., in 2015, where he is currently working toward
the Ph.D. degree in the Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology, Imperial College London, with a focus on expert systems
for personalized decision based on genetics.View more
DNAnudge, London, U.K.
Maria Karvela received the B.Sc. degree in biology from the
University of Athens, Athens, Greece, the M.Sc. degree in medical genetics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow,
U.K., and the Ph.D. degree in oncology/hematology from the University of Glasgow, in 2008, 2009, and 2012,
respectively. In 2014, She went for postdoctoral studies with Stephen Tait in the Beatson Institute for Cancer
Research, Mitochondria, and Cell Death. She was the Principal Retail Scientist in GENEU, in 2015. She is currently the
CEO and cofounder of DNAnudge.
Maria Karvela received the B.Sc. degree in biology from the
University of Athens, Athens, Greece, the M.Sc. degree in medical genetics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow,
U.K., and the Ph.D. degree in oncology/hematology from the University of Glasgow, in 2008, 2009, and 2012,
respectively. In 2014, She went for postdoctoral studies with Stephen Tait in the Beatson Institute for Cancer
Research, Mitochondria, and Cell Death. She was the Principal Retail Scientist in GENEU, in 2015. She is currently the
CEO and cofounder of DNAnudge.View more
Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, London, U.K.
Mohammadreza Sohbati (S’09–M’15) received the B.Sc.
degree in electrical engineering—telecommunications from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2009, the
M.Sc. degree in analog and digital integrated circuit design, the D.I.C. degree from Imperial College London, London,
U.K., in 2010, and the Ph.D. degree under supervision of Regius Professor Chris Toumazou, on “Circuits and
systems for DNA detection by ion-sensitive field effect transistor” from Imperial College London, in 2015. He is
currently a Research Associate in Winston Wong Centre for Bio-inspired Technology, Imperial College London. His
current research focuses on genetic technology.
Mohammadreza Sohbati (S’09–M’15) received the B.Sc.
degree in electrical engineering—telecommunications from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2009, the
M.Sc. degree in analog and digital integrated circuit design, the D.I.C. degree from Imperial College London, London,
U.K., in 2010, and the Ph.D. degree under supervision of Regius Professor Chris Toumazou, on “Circuits and
systems for DNA detection by ion-sensitive field effect transistor” from Imperial College London, in 2015. He is
currently a Research Associate in Winston Wong Centre for Bio-inspired Technology, Imperial College London. His
current research focuses on genetic technology.View more
DNAnudge, London, U.K.
Thaksin Shinawatra received the Master's degree from Eastern
Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA, and the Ph.D. degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,
Huntsville, TX, USA, in 1975 and 1978, respectively. He is a Thai Businessman and Technology Entrepreneur. He has
founded many ventures. To name a few, in 1982, he established ICSI; in 1986, he founded the mobile phone operator
Advanced Info Service; and in 1987, the IT and telecommunications conglomerate Shin Corporation, the largest mobile
phone operator in Thailand. He introduced mobile telephony into Thailand and set up many of the first satellite and 3G
mobile infrastructures. He joined politics in 1994 and founded the Thai Rak Thai Party in 1998. In 2001, after a
landslide electoral victory, he became the Prime Minister and served on this position until 2006. Since then, he has
been an active investor, entrepreneur, and founder in communication and biotechnologies. He is a founder of technology
investment company Medtekwiz, a founding investor in Owlstone Medical, a breathing technology for early detection of
cancer. He is also a cofounder of DNAnudge, a consumer genetics technology company.
Thaksin Shinawatra received the Master's degree from Eastern
Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA, and the Ph.D. degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,
Huntsville, TX, USA, in 1975 and 1978, respectively. He is a Thai Businessman and Technology Entrepreneur. He has
founded many ventures. To name a few, in 1982, he established ICSI; in 1986, he founded the mobile phone operator
Advanced Info Service; and in 1987, the IT and telecommunications conglomerate Shin Corporation, the largest mobile
phone operator in Thailand. He introduced mobile telephony into Thailand and set up many of the first satellite and 3G
mobile infrastructures. He joined politics in 1994 and founded the Thai Rak Thai Party in 1998. In 2001, after a
landslide electoral victory, he became the Prime Minister and served on this position until 2006. Since then, he has
been an active investor, entrepreneur, and founder in communication and biotechnologies. He is a founder of technology
investment company Medtekwiz, a founding investor in Owlstone Medical, a breathing technology for early detection of
cancer. He is also a cofounder of DNAnudge, a consumer genetics technology company.View more
Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, London, U.K.
Christofer Toumazou (M’87–SM’99–F’01)
is the London's first Regius Professor of engineering and founder of Imperial Colleges Institute of Biomedical
Engineering. He is currently the Chairman of DNA Electronics, London, U.K. He is a multiaward winning inventor and
serial entrepreneur. His invention of semiconductor DNA sequencing revolutionized genetic testing. In recognition, he
received the prestigious 2014 European Inventor Award. His newest venture is startup company DNAnudge, which is
developing the first saliva-based, user-operated genetic self-test to personalize consumers shopping experience. He is
also a founder of medtech companies DNA Electronics Ltd., and Toumaz Holdings Ltd., He is currently a Trustee at the
Royal Institution.
Christofer Toumazou (M’87–SM’99–F’01)
is the London's first Regius Professor of engineering and founder of Imperial Colleges Institute of Biomedical
Engineering. He is currently the Chairman of DNA Electronics, London, U.K. He is a multiaward winning inventor and
serial entrepreneur. His invention of semiconductor DNA sequencing revolutionized genetic testing. In recognition, he
received the prestigious 2014 European Inventor Award. His newest venture is startup company DNAnudge, which is
developing the first saliva-based, user-operated genetic self-test to personalize consumers shopping experience. He is
also a founder of medtech companies DNA Electronics Ltd., and Toumaz Holdings Ltd., He is currently a Trustee at the
Royal Institution.View more
