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Kidney research national dialogue overview and commentary
Krystyna E Rys-Sikora1, Christian J Ketchum, Robert A Star
1National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Summary
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) used web-based tools to gather research priorities for kidney function and disease from over 1600 scientists. This initiative aims to shape future kidney research directions.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Renal Biology
- Kidney Disease Research
Background:
- The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sought community input to define future research objectives.
- Understanding kidney function and disease requires a prioritized research agenda.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the NIDDK's inaugural web-based strategic planning process.
- To outline the methodology for collecting and prioritizing research ideas from the scientific community.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an interactive website for the Kidney Research National Dialogue.
- Engaged over 1600 participants to submit and prioritize approximately 300 research ideas.
- Organized ideas into 12 distinct kidney-related topic areas.
Main Results:
- Successfully gathered a large volume of research ideas through open access and cloud-sourcing.
- Identified key research priorities across various kidney disease domains.
- This commentary serves as an overview of the process, with detailed findings to follow.
Conclusions:
- Web-based strategic planning is an effective method for engaging a diverse scientific community.
- The collected research priorities will guide future NIDDK-supported kidney research.
- This initiative establishes a cohesive vision for advancing kidney science.
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