This is the second of a series of blog posts focused on research data sharing. They were prompted after reading a February 2023 article in The Economist titled "There is a worrying amount of fraud in medical research" and learning that 93% of requests for underlying data are not addressed. Effective data management and planning is crucial in research. It is the process of collecting, organizing, storing, and sharing data to ensure that research results are valid, reliable, a

Although Principal Investigators (PIs) and their teams are focused on their research objectives and the conduct of their activities, they have specific responsibilities for the shaping of supporting data management plans, ensuring data quality, privacy, and accuracy, as well as promoting the sharing and reuse of their research results. But, often overlooked is the role of many administrative resources in supporting researchers through these efforts. This blog focuses on the

How well is research being managed? University environments have become 'soft targets' for malicious actors with IP theft intent.

Universities can do more to secure the sharing of important documents and data introduction Universities have long been seen as bastions of learning and research, but in today's world, they're also a prime target for hackers. Universities house sensitive data about students' and professors' research, and those who have access to this information can use it for personal gain or even profit. In addition to the threat posed by hackers attempting to steal such information, univer

"With the number of refugees from conflict and climate change rising, having a blockchain-enabled document-sharing and verification service is perhaps one area where the benefits are clear and unambiguous, being able to quickly provide displaced and stateless people with digital credentials – coupled with biometrics – that can help to quickly get them back on their feet." Read more of Founder and CEO Ash Bassili's interview with SIGMA World Magazine.

As myLaminin gets more and more exposure, there is increased interest in what we are doing. I think it’s a unique and interesting application of Blockchain technology to a relatively mundane but necessary activity – document sharing. It is at the core of most eligibility determination functions for service delivery organizations in all industries – government, healthcare, education, financial and professional services. As a result of this increased exposure, I was invited to