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Shawn Zheng Kai Tan1, Joshua Daniel Valdez1, Saritha Vettikunnel Kuriakose1
1Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Park 1, 2760 Måløv, Denmark.
Pharmaceutical companies benefit from contributing to public bioontologies and open-source tools. Active industry participation enhances data management, AI/ML, and search, aligning with strategic interests and offering mutual advantages.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Life Sciences
Background:
- Bioontologies are crucial for data management, AI/ML, and search in pharmaceutical companies.
- Current maintenance of bioontologies and tools is largely driven by academia, government, and the community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the mutual advantages for the life science industry, especially pharmaceutical companies, in contributing to public bioontologies.
- To identify strategic benefits beyond ethical considerations for industry involvement.
- To present practical contribution methods and share Novo Nordisk's experience.
Main Methods:
- Commentary and argument based on industry trends.
- Exploration of strategic benefits and practical approaches.
- Case study sharing of Novo Nordisk's contribution experience.
Main Results:
- Active industry contribution to public bioontologies offers strategic advantages.
- Collaboration aligns with industry interests and enhances capabilities.
- Practical methods for contribution exist and have been successfully implemented.
Conclusions:
- The life science industry, particularly pharmaceutical companies, should actively contribute to public bioontologies and open-source tools.
- Such contributions yield strategic benefits and foster mutual advancement.
- Sharing experiences facilitates broader industry engagement and development.
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