Strategic plan for Section of research and development, Medical genetics (AMG), FoU, 2023-2025
Innovating Today for a Healthier Tomorrow: Bridging Research, Technology, and Care in Department of Medical Genetics
1. Invest and maintain Advanced Research Infrastructure:
- Upgrade laboratory equipment with the latest technology to stay at the forefront of
research capabilities. - Ensure robust IT infrastructure to support data-intensive research activities.
2. Integrate Advanced Data Analytics and Machine Learning:
- Beyond AI for diagnostics, leverage machine learning for predictive analytics in disease
trends, patient outcomes, and treatment efficacy. - Implement real-time data analytics for variant calling.
3. Continue the focus on Personalized Medicine:
- Lead in genomics and collaborate with other core facilities (proteomics, bioinformatics,
stem cell etc.) to drive personalized medicine approaches in diagnostics and treatment. - Partner with the clinical and genetic counseling services to integrate these insights into
patient care.
4. Enhance Collaborative Research Platforms:
- Develop digital platforms for seamless collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and
external partners. Use of Teams, electronic journal, ehåndbook. - Maintain the regular interdisciplinary section and department meeting or webinars to
foster knowledge exchange and collaboration.
5. Expand Internal and External Partnerships:
- Intensify collaboration between research groups and clinical units (speed dating,
Genomic Technology Group) - Form strategic alliances with technology companies, academic institutions, and
healthcare providers to access new technologies and broaden research scope (Biobank
Norway, etc). - Engage in public-private partnerships to facilitate the translation of research findings into
clinical practice (DNV, Oslo Cancer Cluster, Center for rare diseases, etc).
6. Sustainable Practices in Research:
- Maintain sustainable and eco-friendly practices in laboratories and research facilities.
- Promote research into cost efficient laboratory medicine.
7. Enhance Career Development Programs:
- Develop mentorship programs pairing experienced researchers with newcomers.
- Offer workshops and training in emerging technologies and methodologies.
- Maintain LabForum (engineer stab) and Journal club (PhD students and postdocs).
8. Public Engagement and Awareness:
- Increase public engagement through community outreach programs, educational
seminars, and open days. - Use social media and digital platforms to raise awareness about the importance of
laboratory medicine in disease prevention and treatment.
9. Ethical and Regulatory Compliance:
- Strengthen the focus on ethical considerations in research, particularly in AI and data
usage. - Stay updated with and adhere to international standards and regulations in research and
data management.
10. Foster a Culture of Innovation:
- Encourage a culture that rewards creativity, risk-taking, and innovative thinking among
researchers and staff. - Set up an internal grant system to fund promising but unconventional research ideas.