Data sharing and intellectual property in a genomic epidemiology network: policies for large-scale research collaboration
Data sharing and intellectual property in a genomic epidemiology network: policies for large-scale research collaboration
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10.2471/blt.06.029843
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2006-05-01
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Kwiatkowski, Dominic P
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Chokshi, Dave A;Parker, Michael;Kwiatkowski, Dominic P
基因组流行病学是一个研究领域，旨在通过了解常见疾病的分子起源来改善其预防和管理。它涉及研究成千上万的个体，通常来自不同的人群，使用严格的技术。此类研究的规模和复杂性要求形成研究联盟。这些联盟的成员需要就管理共享资源和处理遗传数据的政策达成一致。在这里，我们考虑一个致力于疟疾基因组流行病学的国际研究联盟的数据共享和知识产权政策。我们概述了如何在其成员之间转移样本和数据的具体准则；结果如何发布到公共领域；何时寻求知识产权保护；以及如何管理知识产权。我们在促进创新和获取的基本原则基础上提出了一些务实的解决方案。
Genomic epidemiology is a field of research that seeks to improve the prevention and management of common diseases through an understanding of their molecular origins. It involves studying thousands of individuals, often from different populations, with exacting techniques. The scale and complexity of such research has required the formation of research consortia. Members of these consortia need to agree on policies for managing shared resources and handling genetic data. Here we consider data-sharing and intellectual property policies for an international research consortium working on the genomic epidemiology of malaria. We outline specific guidelines governing how samples and data are transferred among its members; how results are released into the public domain; when to seek protection for intellectual property; and how intellectual property should be managed. We outline some pragmatic solutions founded on the basic principles of promoting innovation and access.