Blockchain in Life Sciences

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-981-19-2975-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 711 g

Reihe: Blockchain Technologies

This book highlights the latest advances on the implementation and adaptation of blockchain technologies in real-world scientific, biomedical, and data applications. It presents rapid advancements in life sciences research and development by applying the unique capabilities inherent in distributed ledger technologies. The book unveils the current uses of blockchain in drug discovery, drug and device tracking, real-world data collection, and increased patient engagement used to unlock opportunities to advance life sciences research. This paradigm shift is explored from the perspectives of pharmaceutical professionals, biotechnology start-ups, regulatory agencies, ethical review boards, and blockchain developers. This book enlightens readers about the opportunities to empower and enable data in life sciences.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Charles, Wendy

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Angewandte Informatik
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Nachrichten- und Kommunikationstechnik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion Ambient Intelligence, RFID, Internet der Dinge
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Zuverlässigkeit, Sicherheitstechnik
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Stochastik Mathematische Statistik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Chapter 2: Blockchain in Academic Research

Chapter 3: Blockchain in Pharmaceutical Research

Chapter 4: Blockchain in Device Research

Chapter 5: Blockchain in Genomics Research
Chapter 6: IoT Integration in Life Sciences

Chapter 7: Blockchain in Government Research

Chapter 8: Using AI with Blockchain

Chapter 9: Federated and Exponential Learning

Chapter 10: Determining the Value Proposition

Chapter 11: Blockchain Governance and Intellectual Property Protections

Chapter 12: Regulatory Considerations

Chapter 13: Blockchain Implementation

Chapter 14: Life Sciences Security and Risk Mitigation

Chapter 15: Future Directions in Life Sciences Research

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Wendy Charles serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for BurstIQ where she assists life sciences organizations understand and implement distributed ledger technologies for their research. She also serves as faculty for the University of Colorado Denver Business School in Health Administration. She has been involved in healthcare research for over 30 years as an Investigator, Research Site Director, Director of Research Regulatory Affairs, and Institutional Review Board Manager. To advance the scientific integrity of blockchain research, Associate Editor of the journal Frontiers in Blockchain, was instrumental in writing the blockchain research training material for the Government Blockchain Association, and participates in Colorado government blockchain initiatives for Higher Education. She was appointed to the European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum, HIMSS National Blockchain Task Force and also currently serves as the Co-Chair of the IEEE Standards Working Group for Blockchain in Life Sciences Research. Dr. Charles obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Science with a specialty in Health Information Technology from the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. She is certified as an Institutional Review Board Professional, Clinical Research Professional, and Blockchain Professional.