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Large-scale biomedical science : exploring strategies for future research / Sharyl J. Nass and Bruce W. Stillman, editors ; Committee on Large-scale Science and Cancer Research, National Cancer Policy Board and Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Medicine--Research--Government policy--United States.
- Medicine.
- Cancer--Research--Government policy--United States.
- Cancer.
- Federal aid to medical research--United States.
- Federal aid to medical research.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (297 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2003.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- The nature of biomedical research has been evolving in recent years. Technological advances that make it easier to study the vast complexity of biological systems have led to the initiation of projects with a larger scale and scope. In many cases, these large-scale analyses may be the most efficient and effective way to extract functional information from complex biological systems. Large-Scale Biomedical Science: Exploring Strategies for Research looks at the role of these new large-scale projects in the biomedical sciences. Though written by the National Academies (TM) Cancer Policy Board, this book addresses implications of large-scale science extending far beyond cancer research. It also identifies obstacles to the implementation of these projects, and makes recommendations to improve the process. The ultimate goal of biomedical research is to advance knowledge and provide useful innovations to society. Determining the best and most efficient method for accomplishing that goal, however, is a continuing and evolving challenge. The recommendations presented in Large-Scale Biomedical Science are intended to facilitate a more open, inclusive, and accountable approach to large-scale biomedical research, which in turn will maximize progress in understanding and controlling human disease.
- Contents:
- ""Front matter""; ""Acronyms""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Defining "Large-Scale Science" in Biomedical Research""; ""3 Models of Large-Scale Science""; ""4 Funding for Large-Scale Science""; ""5 Organization and Management of Large-Scale Biomedical Research Projects""; ""6 Training and Career Structures in Biomedical Research""; ""7 Intellectual Property and Access to Research Tools and Data""; ""8 Findings and Recommendations""; ""References""
- ""Appendix: A History of Government Funding of Basic Science Research and the Development of Big-Science Projects in the Context of High-Energy Particle Physics""""Index""
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9786610209170
- 9781280209178
- 1280209178
- 9780309506984
- 0309506980
- OCLC:
- 923259329
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