JOURNAL ARTICLE

Community Action: Planning for Specimen Management in Funding Proposals.

  • Published In: BioScience, 2024, v. 74, n. 7. P. 435 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Bentley, Andrew; Thiers, Barbara; Moser, William E; Watkins-Colwell, Gregory J; Zimkus, Breda M; Monfils, Anna K; Franz, Nico M; Bates, John M; Boundy-Mills, Kyria; Lomas, Michael W; Ellwood, Elizabeth R; Poo, Sinlan; Contreras, Dori L; Webster, Michael S; Nelson, Gil; Pandey, Jyotsna L 3 of 3

Abstract

The article emphasizes the importance of implementing Specimen Management Plans (SMPs) in scientific research to maximize the value and impact of collections. SMPs would provide funding to collections that are actively used and capable of growth, ensuring proper care, digitization, and curation of specimens. The plans would also support the recruitment and training of a diverse collections workforce. SMPs would benefit various stakeholders by increasing the reproducibility and utility of specimen-based research. The article recommends that grant-receiving institutions support their workforce in adhering to best SMP practices, while specimen-receiving institutions are funded to provide necessary information and infrastructure for specimen deposition. A coordinated approach among different organizations is needed to develop best practices and evaluation criteria for SMPs. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BioScience. 2024/07, Vol. 74, Issue 7, p435
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0006-3568
  • DOI:10.1093/biosci/biae032
  • Accession Number:179092414
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