Sharing information is preferable to patenting
The US Supreme Court ruling on gene patents is a welcome boost to efforts to increase the free exchange of scientific information, says Colin Macilwain.
Tag Archives: Data Sharing
Scientific data sharing: an interdisciplinary Workshop
Save the date: Anagni, 2 – 4 September 2013 and find out more about data sharing in the workshop schedule.Can Data-sharing prevent Data Fraud?
This paper discusses the conclusions and recommendations of two reports that were published recently in consequence of this data fraud. The reports are relevant for scientific integrity and trustworthy treatment of research data. Next, this paper reports on the outcomes of enquiries in data cultures in a number of scientific disciplines. The concluding section of this paper contains a number of examples that show that the approach towards data sharing is improving gradually. The data fraud case can be regarded as a wake-up call. (read here)
Data-sharing and transparency in clinical research
Richard E. Kuntz on the changing structure of industry-sponsored clinical research (read here).Open Education Week
Starts today!Open Education Week is taking place from 11-15 March 2013 online and in locally hosted events around the world. The purpose of Open Education Week is to raise awareness of the open education movement and opportunities it creates in teaching and learning worldwide. Participation in all events and use of all resources are free an open to everyone.