Securing 10 Million National Life Science Bio-data Records by 2035
Papers, Domestic and International Patents, and Research Data
Now Searchable and Accessible via BioOne
The government plans to secure 10 million national life science bio-data records on an online-based bio-data platform by 2035. This goal follows the objective set at the National Bio Committee meeting held last January to transform the life science research and development system based on data.
On the 25th, the Ministry of Science and ICT held an on-site exchange meeting at the Ochang branch of the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology in Ochang, Chungbuk, to commemorate the relaunch of the 'Bio Material Information Integrated Platform (BioOne)' and announced plans to make bio-material related information easy to understand, easy to find, and widely usable.
The Ministry of Science and ICT recognizes bio-materials as essential resources for research and development driving innovation in the advanced bio industry. However, amid a flood of diverse information (papers, patents, research data, etc.), it has been pointed out that a significant amount of time and effort is required to search for and utilize high value-added materials suitable for research. Accordingly, BioOne has been newly enhanced.
BioOne expands databases (DB) including papers, domestic and international patents, and research data focusing on diseases and genes that are in high demand in the bio field, enabling domestic and international researchers to easily search for and obtain the information they need for utilization.
Since its first opening in March last year, BioOne has completed linking nine cross-ministerial bio-material clusters including model animals, microorganisms, and seeds. Currently, it supports one-stop integrated search and material distribution for 38 million overseas papers, 83,200 domestic papers, 390,000 material information records, 1.78 million domestic and international patents, 110,000 knowledge information records (diseases, drugs, targets), and 12,000 research data records.
At the on-site exchange meeting, industry, academia, and research experts utilizing research materials participated in △ reports and demonstrations on the progress and operational direction of BioOne construction △ discussions on measures to promote the use of bio-materials △ and on-site visits to model animal preservation and research facilities.
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Hwang Pan-sik, Director of Research and Development Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, "Systematic provision and utilization of bio-material and knowledge information will become increasingly important," adding, "We hope BioOne will serve as a turning point that promotes the connection between research and industrial sites, enabling the bio industry to gain competitiveness in the global market."
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