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1European Association for Cancer Research, EACR Secretariat, School of Pharmacy (PSB), University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
Ecancermedicalscience
|January 26, 2012
Summary
Scientific communication, vital for progress, is evolving. The internet is transforming how cancer researchers share findings, impacting both formal and informal scientific exchanges.
Area of Science:
- Scientific communication
- Cancer research
- Internet technologies
Background:
- Scientific progress relies heavily on effective communication and collaboration.
- Sharing research is fundamental to the scientific method, enabling knowledge advancement.
- The internet has significantly altered communication landscapes across scientific disciplines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze how the internet has impacted communication among cancer researchers.
- To explore the future potential of web technologies in cancer research communication.
- To differentiate and examine changes in formal and informal communication channels.
Main Methods:
- Policy research within the FP7 EUROCANCERCOMS project.
- Analysis of internet's influence on scientific communication patterns.
- Examination of formal and informal communication types.
Main Results:
- The internet has already changed cancer researchers' communication methods.
- New web tools and technologies are actively reshaping scientific discourse.
- Both formal and informal communication are being transformed.
Conclusions:
- The internet offers significant potential to further enhance cancer research communication.
- Adapting to and leveraging new web technologies is crucial for future scientific progress.
- Understanding the evolving nature of scientific communication is key for the research community.
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