Initial comments on the Fifth Report of the International Advisory Board (IAB)

We kindly request your initial and concise input on the six major recommendations presented by the International Advisory Board in their report (if any). The initial comments can be complemented by additional input until August 17.
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Major recommendations from the International Advisory Board

1. Aim to solve the infrastructure problems haunting the data-driven research efforts. These problems make it hard for researchers to take full advantage of life science relevant AI developments. National fragmentation has an impact on the productivity and feasibility of SciLifeLab projects. The IAB recommends designing internal solutions to avoid further delay.

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2. Continue to develop a more differentiated benchmarking model that can rank the SciLifeLab efforts separately across subareas, such as infrastructures, innovation, and training.

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3. Provide practical onboarding solutions solving the startup problems in the fellow’s projects. These are multifactorial: infrastructure access in the project design phase, lack of mentors for each fellow, uneven integration in departments, immigration issues, guidance in handling legal issues and research ethics etc.

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4. Use the flagship model to select a single large-scale project for each focus area that may continue to enhance the international reputation of SciLifeLab. Consider appointing a single leader for each flagship project.

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5. Argue for a new building at Campus Solna such that critical mass is maintained at a single physical location.

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6. Continue to work with the three Stockholm Universities to develop a coordinated recruitment plan for the Solna campus, following the DDLS example.

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