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Ten simple rules for computational biologists collaborating with wet lab researchers

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  • Mark D Robinson
  • Peiying Cai
  • Martin Emons
  • Reto Gerber
  • Pierre-Luc Germain
  • Samuel Gunz
  • Siyuan Luo
  • Giulia Moro
  • Emanuel Sonder
  • Anthony Sonrel
  • Jiayi Wang
  • David Wissel
  • Izaskun Mallona

Abstract

Computational biologists are frequently engaged in collaborative data analysis with wet lab researchers. These interdisciplinary projects, as necessary as they are to the scientific endeavor, can be surprisingly challenging due to cultural differences in operations and values. In this Ten Simple Rules guide, we aim to help dry lab researchers identify sources of friction and provide actionable tools to facilitate respectful, open, transparent, and rewarding collaborations.

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  • Mark D Robinson & Peiying Cai & Martin Emons & Reto Gerber & Pierre-Luc Germain & Samuel Gunz & Siyuan Luo & Giulia Moro & Emanuel Sonder & Anthony Sonrel & Jiayi Wang & David Wissel & Izaskun Mallona, 2024. "Ten simple rules for computational biologists collaborating with wet lab researchers," PLOS Computational Biology, Public Library of Science, vol. 20(6), pages 1-9, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pcbi00:1012174
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1012174
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