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How a Blockchain Approach Can Improve Data Reliability in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pietro Cozzini1, Federica Agosta1, Greta Dolcetti2
1Molecular Modelling Lab, Food & Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters
|April 21, 2022
Summary
The rapid collection of COVID-19 genomic sequences sometimes compromised data quality. Blockchain technology offers a solution by ensuring the authenticity and traceability of viral genomic information.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Information Science
- Blockchain Technology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid sharing of viral genomic sequences.
- This speed sometimes led to prioritizing quantity over data quality in genomic research.
- Concerns exist regarding the reliability and integrity of publicly shared viral genomic data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the challenges of rapid viral genomic data sharing during pandemics.
- To investigate the potential of blockchain technology to enhance data quality and integrity.
- To propose blockchain as a solution for authentic and traceable genomic information.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices in viral genomic data sharing.
- Analysis of blockchain technology principles and applications.
- Conceptual framework development for blockchain implementation in genomics.
Main Results:
- Rapid data sharing can introduce quality control issues in genomic datasets.
- Blockchain technology provides inherent features for data immutability and provenance.
- A blockchain-based system can ensure the authenticity and traceability of genomic sequences.
Conclusions:
- The trade-off between speed and quality in genomic data sharing is a significant challenge.
- Blockchain technology presents a viable solution to improve the reliability of viral genomic data.
- Implementing blockchain can enhance trust and facilitate more robust genomic research.
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