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Open science versus commercialization: a modern research conflict?
Timothy Caulfield1, Shawn He Harmon, Yann Joly
1Health Law and Science Policy Group, Law Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 2H5, Canada. tcaulfld@law.ualberta.ca.
Genome Medicine
|February 29, 2012
Summary
Genomic researchers face conflicting directives on open science and commercialization. This study explores policy inconsistencies in leading countries, suggesting these approaches can be complementary within a holistic innovation framework.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Biotechnology
- Research Policy
Background:
- Genomic researchers encounter complex and contradictory guidelines.
- Increasing pressure on university researchers to commercialize work.
- Simultaneous encouragement of open science principles like data sharing and rapid dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate policy conflicts between open science and commercialization in genomics research.
- To examine the innovation ecosystem and policy messages in leading genomics countries.
- To identify inconsistencies between open science and commercialization policies.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of selected guidelines from Canada, United States, and United Kingdom.
- Examination of the innovation ecosystem and policy messages.
- Comparative study of open science and commercialization policies.
Main Results:
- Identified potential policy conflicts and inconsistencies between open science and commercialization.
- Highlighted the complex landscape of directives faced by genomic researchers.
- Showcased how policies in leading genomics nations may present challenges.
Conclusions:
- Open science and commercialization are not inherently irreconcilable.
- These approaches can be complementary within a holistic innovation framework.
- Further evidence is needed on the impact of coexisting open science and commercialization policies on academic genomics research.
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