Standards Barriers to Bioinformatics Research

Although new and emerging information technologies (IT) can enable the analysis of rapidly expanding bioinformatics data, no standards exists. Standards validate a technology or process against a compilation of consolidated best practice specifications. Standards development represents an effective way to retrieve textual evidence, work collaboratively, and integrate bioinformatics with global e-health initiatives. Thus, standards barriers can impede otherwise productive research efforts. PRIB 2008 proceedings found at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88436-1 Contributors: Monash University. Faculty of Information Technology. Gippsland School of Information Technology ; Chetty, Madhu ; Ahmad, Shandar ; Ngom, Alioune ; Teng, Shyh Wei ; Third IAPR International Conference on Pattern Recognition in Bioinformatics (PRIB) (3rd : 2008 : Melbourne, Australia) ; Coverage: Rights: Copyright by Third IAPR International Conference on Pattern Recognition in Bioinformatics. All rights reserved.