Statistical controversies in clinical research: data access and sharing—can we be more transparent about clinical research? Let’s do what’s right for patients
by F. W. RockholdThe question at the center of the open-science efforts for clinical trials should not be whether data should be shared, but rather how we can usher in responsible methods for doing so.
Emerging molecular markers for the prognosis of differentiated thyroid cancer patients
by Enke Baldini, Salvatore Sorrenti, Chiara Tuccilli, Natalie Prinzi, Carmela Coccaro, Antonio Catania, Angelo Filippini, Marco Bononi, Enrico De Antoni, Massimino D'Armiento, Salvatore UlisseA review into new molecular markers potentially able to ameliorate the prognosis in thyriod cancer patients.
Sharing of clinical trial data and research integrity
by KARMELA KRLEŽA-JERIĆAn article arguing that full transparency of clinical trial data is an essential prerequisite to achieving research integrity.
Data Sharing Policy
by The Medical Research CouncilThe Medical Research Council's policy on data sharing.
Best Practices for Ethical Sharing of Individual-Level Health Research Data From Low- and Middle-Income Settings
by Susan Bull, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Spencer Denny, Irene Jao, Vicki Marsh, Laura Merson, Neena Shah More, Le Nguyen Thanh Nhan, David Osrin, Decha Tangseefa, Douglas Wassenaar, Michael ParkerThis article discusses the results of a systematic review and multisite qualitative study of key stakeholders’ perspectives on best practices in ethical data sharing in low- and middle-income settings.
Sharing Individual-Level Health Research Data: Experiences, Challenges and a Research Agenda
by Phaik Yeong Cheah, Nicholas P. J. Day, Michael Parker, Susan BullIn this paper, we share our experiences establishing data management systems and data-sharing infrastructure including a data-sharing policy, data access committee and related procedures.
Views of Ethical Best Practices in Sharing Individual-Level Data From Medical and Public Health Research
by Susan Bull, Nia Roberts, Michael ParkerThis scoping review of empirical research and conceptual literature examined stakeholders’ perspectives of ethical best practices in data sharing, particularly in low- and middle-income settings.
Data Sharing and the Journal
by Jeffrey M. DrazenThe Journal seeks to show it's commitment to data sharing in the setting of clinical trials.
Sharing Individual Participant Data from Clinical Trials: An Opinion Survey Regarding the Establishment of a Central Repository
by Catrin Tudur Smith, Kerry Dwan, Douglas G. Altman, Mike Clarke, Richard Riley, Paula R. WilliamsonAn article looking at the major issues facing access to, and sharing of, Individual Participant Data.
Developing Ethical Practices for Public Health Research Data Sharing in South Africa
by Spencer G. Denny, Blessing Silaigwana, Douglas Wassenaar, Susan Bull, Michael ParkerAmid increasing calls for more effective sharing of individual-level data, commitment to promote access to research data is evident within South Africa’s public research sector, but national guidance and regulation are absent.
Are clinical trial data shared sufficiently today? No
by Ben GoldacreA useful editorial by Ben Goldacre reviewing the current status of data sharing in clinical trials’
Interview with Sr Brenda Wright, clinical research nurse-turned book author/editor
by GRN coordinatorSeminar presented by the EQUATOR Network's Dr Jen de Beyer from the Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford - 11th Sept 2017
by GRN coordinatorThe Global Health Network undertook a comparative evaluation of 13 Clinical Data Management Systems to assess them for their suitability for use in Low resource settings. We now want to ask the Global Health Network users whether you could add to these findings and if you agree.
The Global Health Network roundup ECTMIH 2017 conference
by GHN_EditorsThe Global Health Network showcased its work at the recent ECTMIH 2017 conference in Antwerp. It was a pleasure to meet so many researchers working across varied areas of Global Health. Many thanks to those of you who stopped by the exhibition stand. There was a lot of interest in the network with over 250 signups for more information as well as many great conversations about our online tools and member-sites. Many of you shared some great suggestions for areas to look to develop further such as health economics and NTDs as well as ideas for new eLearning courses.
Regional faculties: building capacity for research
by Glory Oluwagbenga Ogunfowokan - Regional Faculty Lead, Jackeline Alger, The Editorial TeamTo highlight the types of activities run by The Global Health Network's innovative regional faculties, and how those can raise the capacity for research, dedicated faculty leaders Glory Oluwagbenga Ogunfowokun (Nigeria) and Jackeline Alger (Honduras) have created these video interviews
Newton workshop to build data management skills and network for early career researchers
by Aileen SheehyResponding to the growing mandate for researchers to share their clinical data, WWARN is joining with partners to host a 3-day workshop in January sponsored by the British Council’s Newton Researcher Links Programme in order to develop the skills and network needed to produce high quality data capable of maximising the impact of initial findings.
Spread of Chikungunya Virus East/Central/South African Genotype in Northeast Brazil
by Costa et al., 2017Abstract We investigated an outbreak of exanthematous illness in Maceió by using molecular surveillance; 76% of samples tested positive for chikungunya virus. Genetic analysis of 23 newly generated genomes identified the East/Central/South African genotype, suggesting that this lineage has persisted since mid-2014 in Brazil and may spread in the Americas and beyond.