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Indian Journal of Gastroenterology :... Jun 2020Health research is essential for improving global health, health equity, and economic development. There are vast differences in the disease burden, research budget... (Review)
Review
Health research is essential for improving global health, health equity, and economic development. There are vast differences in the disease burden, research budget allocation, and scientific publications between the developed and the low-middle-income countries, which are the homes of 85% of the world's population. There are multiple challenges, as well as opportunities for health research in developing countries. One of the primary reasons for reduced research output from the developing countries is the lack of research capacity. Many developing countries are striving to build their research capacity. They are trying to understand their needs and goals to solve their fundamental health problems, but the opportunity for research education and training remains low. The first joint research meeting of the Bangladesh Gastroenterology Society and the British Society of Gastroenterology took place in February 2020 at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aimed at providing an overview of medical research for young, aspiring medical researchers. This review article provides an outline of the research day and covers a number of useful topics. This review aims to provide a basic guide for early career researchers, both within the field of gastroenterology and, more generally, to all spheres of medical research.
Topics: Bangladesh; Biomedical Research; Developing Countries; Gastroenterology; Humans; Neoplasms
PubMed: 32607962
DOI: 10.1007/s12664-020-01056-5 -
Cancer Control : Journal of the Moffitt... 2019
Topics: Biomedical Research; Forecasting; Humans; Neoplasms; Vietnam
PubMed: 31343929
DOI: 10.1177/1073274819866556 -
The FEBS Journal Apr 2023Metrics play a vital part in the valuation and funding of research for scientists worldwide. We review the challenges that metrics pose in providing a fair and equitable... (Review)
Review
Metrics play a vital part in the valuation and funding of research for scientists worldwide. We review the challenges that metrics pose in providing a fair and equitable system for research funding. We highlight the attempts with declarations, including the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (SF-DORA), to improve the research environment and specific impacts that metric choice can have on the evaluation and progression of Early Career Lecturers (ECLs). While there is much evidence that metrics will never be entirely satisfactory, we conclude there are opportunities that would benefit ECLs and reason for optimism for researchers.
Topics: Biomedical Research; Financial Support
PubMed: 36447362
DOI: 10.1111/febs.16674 -
Journal of Investigative Medicine : the... Jan 2021
Topics: Animals; Biomedical Research; Humans; Research Design; Research Personnel
PubMed: 33318056
DOI: 10.1136/jim-2020-001741 -
Medicina Clinica Aug 2018
Topics: Animals; Biomedical Research; Biostatistics; Cell Line; Humans; Peer Review, Research; Reproducibility of Results; Translational Research, Biomedical
PubMed: 29496238
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2017.12.013 -
The EMBO Journal Nov 2014New guidelines for the reporting of research and source data enhance the interpretation and reproducibility of published research.
New guidelines for the reporting of research and source data enhance the interpretation and reproducibility of published research.
Topics: Animals; Biomedical Research; Guidelines as Topic; Humans; Periodicals as Topic; Reproducibility of Results
PubMed: 25342857
DOI: 10.15252/embj.201490278 -
Cell Sep 2009Science is an "endless frontier," and opportunities for transformative discovery abound. The young scientist will profit by paying mind to two forms of balance: the...
Science is an "endless frontier," and opportunities for transformative discovery abound. The young scientist will profit by paying mind to two forms of balance: the contrast between depth and breadth in training, and the contrast between hypothesis-driven research and random inquiry into the unknown.
Topics: Biological Science Disciplines; Biomedical Research
PubMed: 19737508
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2009.08.016 -
MBio Nov 2016Proposals to improve the reproducibility of biomedical research have emphasized scientific rigor. Although the word "rigor" is widely used, there has been little...
Proposals to improve the reproducibility of biomedical research have emphasized scientific rigor. Although the word "rigor" is widely used, there has been little specific discussion as to what it means and how it can be achieved. We suggest that scientific rigor combines elements of mathematics, logic, philosophy, and ethics. We propose a framework for rigor that includes redundant experimental design, sound statistical analysis, recognition of error, avoidance of logical fallacies, and intellectual honesty. These elements lead to five actionable recommendations for research education.
Topics: Biomedical Research; Data Interpretation, Statistical; Logic; Philosophy; Reproducibility of Results; Research Design
PubMed: 27834205
DOI: 10.1128/mBio.01902-16 -
The FEBS Journal Jul 2021In this instalment of The FEBS Journal's Words of Advice series, Lawrence Banks, Director-General of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology...
In this instalment of The FEBS Journal's Words of Advice series, Lawrence Banks, Director-General of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and Group Leader of the Tumour Virology Laboratory at the same institute, provides advice on cultivating a supportive and productive research group environment. His tips and recommendations are tailored for each stage of the career path typically followed by a principle investigator.
Topics: Biomedical Research; Fellowships and Scholarships; Humans; Leadership; Mentors; Publications; Research Personnel; Students
PubMed: 33660922
DOI: 10.1111/febs.15755 -
Medecine Sciences : M/S May 2020
Topics: Biomedical Research; Forecasting; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Humans; Light; Pandemics; Perception; Science; Truth Disclosure
PubMed: 32452358
DOI: 10.1051/medsci/2020110