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International Scientific Collaboration Is Needed to Bridge Science to Society: USERN2020 Consensus Statement
Sara Momtazmanesh1,2,3, Amene Saghazadeh1,2,3, Juan Carlos Aldave Becerra1,4
1http://usern.org.
SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
|May 17, 2021
Summary
Scientific collaboration, especially in medicine, offers numerous benefits. The Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) promotes global scientific advancement and bridges the gap between science and society.
Area of Science:
- Scientific collaboration
- Clinical medicine
- Transdisciplinary research
Background:
- Scientific collaboration is crucial for advancing science, particularly clinical medicine.
- Interdisciplinary and international collaboration yields significant benefits, as seen in COVID-19 research.
- Bridging the gap between the scientific community and society is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of scientific collaboration.
- To promote borderless science and connect society with scientific scholars.
- To facilitate international and interdisciplinary scientific activities.
Main Methods:
- The fifth annual congress of the Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) was held in a hybrid format.
- Discussions focused on bridging science to society and facilitating borderless science.
- Top scientists reached a consensus on connecting society with scholars and promoting collaboration.
Main Results:
- The USERN 2020 consensus emphasizes connecting society with scientific scholars.
- The consensus aims to facilitate international and interdisciplinary scientific activities.
- The event underscored the benefits of global scientific cooperation.
Conclusions:
- International and transdisciplinary approaches are key to bridging science and society.
- Effective collaboration requires mastering specific tactics.
- USERN aims to foster a global network for scientific education and research.