Genomics,ICT and the formation of R&D networks |
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Authors: | Peter Groenewegen |
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Affiliation: | Department of Public Administration and Organization Science , Faculty of Social Science, Vrije Universiteit , De Boelelaan 1081c, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Research in genomics is an example of changes induced by information and communication technologies (ICT). The emergence of interconnected ICT support for scientific work and the handling of information have changed the challenges in genomics as well as other scientific fields. The promises are significant but a large degree of uncertainty remains. While the information space is opened up, R&D cooperation essential to reaping the benefits for companies is still difficult. Moreover, in order to benefit in full from the possibility to combine knowledge on a larger scale, knowledge repositories and places of knowledge creation need to be combined. This paper discusses the new strategies of information networking between companies that emerges in response to this challenge. It concludes with an outline of a research agenda for genomics and society. |
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Keywords: | testing genetic counseling consumer protection public health genomics |
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