Do you need to share data but don’t know where to start? Are data sharing difficulties holding up your project’s progress? Data sharing is key to the success of many innovation projects in the biomedical domain, but doing it in practice can be easier said than done.
On 4 September, IHI held an online masterclass that introduced you to the basics of data sharing in collaborative projects and guide you to practical, tried and tested solutions to some of the most common challenges faced by those sharing privacy-sensitive or IP-sensitive data in collaborative projects.
The masterclass was based on the new Data Sharing Playbook, which was produced by EFPIA. It draws on years of experience sharing data, internally and externally, in both Innovative Medicines Initiative and Innovative Health Initiative projects. Designed for all parties involved in data sharing in large, collaborative consortia, the playbook sets out the main concepts and roles/functions involved in data sharing; the key decisions that need to be taken; and strategies to try to prevent and address common challenges. Finally, the playbook provides links to a wealth of resources regarding data sharing, including examples, templates, guidelines, standards, and more.
Using case studies, the speakers walked participants through the Data Sharing Playbook, demonstrating how it can be used in practice to rapidly find and implement solutions to data sharing challenges. There was also plenty of time for questions, so participants can get advice on their own data-related challenges. By the end of the session, participants were well placed to use the Playbook in their own projects so that project partners can focus their efforts on what really matters: advancing collaborative and impactful research to improve health outcomes.
Session recording and presentation
Agenda
15:00-15:10 - Welcome and introduction
Niklas Blomberg, Executive Director, IHI and Magda Chlebus, Executive Director for Science Policy & Regulatory Affairs, EFPIA
15:10-15:25 - An overview of the playbook and how it addresses the challenges associated with data sharing
Eva Molero, CEO, Teamit Research; Gary Saunders, Director of Digital Transformation at EATRIS-ERIC; Jan-Willem Boiten, Program Manager, Lygature
15:25-15:45 - Data sharing case study 1 - IMI project OPTIMA
Carla Goddard, Senior Manager Public Private Partnerships, Pfizer and Andreas Kremer, CoFounder and Managing Director, Information Technology for Translational Medicine (ITTM)
15:45-16:05 - Data sharing case study 2 - IHI project IDERHA
Philip Gribbon, Head of Discovery Research, Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (ITMP) and María Bardají Cruz, Senior Manager, Privacy Compliance EMEA- Pharmaceuticals, The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
16:05-16:25 - Questions and answers
16:25-16:30 - Conclusions
Niklas Blomberg, Executive Director, IHI