Open AccessStandardization initiatives in the (eco)toxicogenomics domain: a review
Author(s) -
Sansone Susanna Assunta,
Morrison Norman,
RoccaSerra Philippe,
Fostel Jennifer
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
comparative and functional genomics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1532-6268
pISSN - 1531-6912
DOI - 10.1002/cfg.447
Subject(s) - standardization , interoperability , toxicogenomics , data science , computer science , data management , domain (mathematical analysis) , work (physics) , resource (disambiguation) , knowledge management , world wide web , database , engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematical analysis , computer network , biochemistry , gene expression , mathematics , gene , operating system , chemistry
Abstract The purpose of this document is to provide readers with a resource of different ongoing standardization efforts within the ‘omics’ (genomic, proteomics, metabolomics) and related communities, with particular focus on toxicological and environmental applications. The review includes initiatives within the research community as well as in the regulatory arena. It addresses data management issues (format and reporting structures for the exchange of information) and database interoperability, highlighting key objectives, target audience and participants. A considerable amount of work still needs to be done and, ideally, collaboration should be optimized and duplication and incompatibility should be avoided where possible. The consequence of failing to deliver data standards is an escalation in the burden and cost of data management tasks. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.