This is a short presentation about the concept of open-source research. What are the
new tools for conducting clinical research? How have these ideas emerged through
the implementation of information technologies and artificial intelligence?
How does OpenSourceResearch collaboration work? Why do we need it? How can
we get involved in this vast network of researchers from different scientific
disciplines?
At the end of the presentation three examples of innovative research are discussed:
computer simulation models in surgery, artificial intelligence in mapping blood
supply to colon and rectum, and search engines to navigate electronic health records.
Surgeons at different levels of their training can benefit from this presentation as it
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guides them through a new field of innovation. The presentation encourages
surgeons to innovate and explains how academic research can lead to innovative
solutions and afterwards spin off startups.
The presentation also demonstrates how the OpenSourceResearch organization
advances the career of surgeons as surgeons become involved in the organization
work including leadership, teaching, mentorship, organization and communication.
OpenSourceResearch organization is an incubator of ideas as well as innovators.
