Building a Better MDR
Project Description |
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This project defines use cases, functions, features, and best practices for an ideal vendor-neutral metadata repository (MDR) focused on cross-study data standards. It captures the needs of key users, such as standards librarians, data managers, and programmers, to ensure the MDR supports end-to-end standards management, consumption and automation. The output will serve as a ’wish list’ of requirements that organisations can use for RFIs, RFPs, or internal system development when evaluating MDR solutions. MDR implementations often require significant investment but may fail to deliver value if misaligned with organisational needs. Many organisations face challenges in effectively managing, documenting and operationalising metadata, limiting downstream reuse and automation. A well-designed MDR enables efficient standards implementation and maintenance, improves traceability and compliance, and supports scalable automation. Establishing clear requirements and best practices will help organisations maximise return on investment and align systems, services and processes with evolving data standards needs. |
Project Leads | |
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Aparna Venkat, Merck | |
Rahul Madhavan, PointCross/XBIOM | |
Reema Baweja, Daiichi Sankyo | |
Alex Pearce, PHUSE Project Coordinator |
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