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Public vs. proprietary science: a fruitful tension?

Rebecca S Eisenberg1, Richard R Nelson

  • 1University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|December 14, 2002
PubMed
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Public science, particularly in genomics, thrives on open data access, challenging traditional models. Industry collaboration ensures broad availability, benefiting scientific advancement beyond immediate commercial applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics and molecular biology
  • Science policy and economics

Background:

  • Traditional view: basic research open, applied research private.
  • Blurring lines between academic research and industrial application.
  • Emergence of hybrid research models in fields like genomics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine the presumption of open dissemination for basic research.
  • Analyze the intersection of basic research and application in genomics.
  • Evaluate the role of public and private sectors in scientific data sharing.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of the Human Genome Project and industry sequencing efforts.
  • Examination of data dissemination policies and their impact.
  • Review of institutional arrangements and legislative considerations (e.g., Bayh-Dole Act).
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchGenetics and ReproductionLegal Approach

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Main Results:

  • Open access to genomic data, like the Human Genome Project, proved highly advantageous.
  • Industry, particularly pharmaceuticals, sometimes facilitated open data access for genomic sequences and SNPs.
  • Navigating intellectual property laws (e.g., Bayh-Dole Act) was necessary to ensure public data release.

Conclusions:

  • Public science is a valuable social commitment extending beyond tangible products.
  • Open data access models are crucial for scientific progress, even in applied fields.
  • Collaboration between academia and industry can foster open science principles.