At the heart of scientific progress lies the principle of reproducibility – the ability to replicate research findings and validate their accuracy. In the pursuit of enhancing reproducibility in science, the OSIRIS project (Open Science To Increase Reproducibility In Science) had its meeting with the Advisory Board.

The OSIRIS project recognizes the significance of reproducibility in Research and Innovation (R&I). By confirming or correcting the outcomes of individual studies, reproducibility not only elevates the quality of research but also fosters the development of more reliable and implementable outcomes while reducing research costs.

During the Advisory Board meeting, key stakeholders and experts in the field of open science and reproducibility gathered to review the progress of the OSIRIS project and offer valuable insights and suggestions. The meeting provided a platform for fruitful discussions on advancing reproducibility practices across various scientific disciplines.

The Advisory Board members, comprising seasoned researchers, scholars, and representatives of journals and funders, engaged in insightful dialogue, sharing their perspectives and expertise on reproducibility challenges and opportunities. Their perspectives enriched the discourse, offering valuable perspectives on who to reach out to and how to continue our activities further.

The meeting served as a catalyst for sharing our results so far and looking for a way forward.

As the OSIRIS project continues its journey towards enhancing reproducibility in science, the insights gained from the Advisory Board meeting will serve as a guideline for our further activities.

“The Advisory Board provides us with valuable input, which helps us reach our goal of making reproducibility interventions more evidence-based. I look forward to our next meeting.” States The OSIRIS Coordinator and WP1&5 Lead, Dr. Inge Stegeman of UMCU (University Medical Center Utrecht).

Dr. Veerle Van den Eynden, OSIRIS vice-coordinator and WP2 Lead from KU Leuven, also states that “The Advisory Board members provide very useful ideas on how best to engage with the various stakeholder groups in our research activities, for example, when planning focus group discussions.”

“It was a pleasure to discuss with our OSIRIS advisory board and receive feedback on our activities so far. And I am looking forward to further discussion with our Advisory Board,” adds Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík – leader of the WP6 from CZU (Czech University of Life Sciences Prague).

You can meet some of the OSIRIS project Advisory Board members during the 8th WCRI—the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity.

Stay tuned for updates on other OSIRIS activities! Or visit our blogs and events section to discover what’s new and how you can get involved!

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