TY - GEN AB - This book highlights the latest advances on the implementation and adaptation of blockchain technologies in real-world scientific, biomedical, and data applications. It presents rapid advancements in life sciences research and development by applying the unique capabilities inherent in distributed ledger technologies. The book unveils the current uses of blockchain in drug discovery, drug and device tracking, real-world data collection, and increased patient engagement used to unlock opportunities to advance life sciences research. This paradigm shift is explored from the perspectives of pharmaceutical professionals, biotechnology start-ups, regulatory agencies, ethical review boards, and blockchain developers. This book enlightens readers about the opportunities to empower and enable data in life sciences. AU - Charles, Wendy, CN - QH324.2 DO - 10.1007/978-981-19-2976-2 DO - doi ID - 1449187 KW - Life sciences KW - Blockchains (Databases) LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-19-2976-2 N2 - This book highlights the latest advances on the implementation and adaptation of blockchain technologies in real-world scientific, biomedical, and data applications. It presents rapid advancements in life sciences research and development by applying the unique capabilities inherent in distributed ledger technologies. The book unveils the current uses of blockchain in drug discovery, drug and device tracking, real-world data collection, and increased patient engagement used to unlock opportunities to advance life sciences research. This paradigm shift is explored from the perspectives of pharmaceutical professionals, biotechnology start-ups, regulatory agencies, ethical review boards, and blockchain developers. This book enlightens readers about the opportunities to empower and enable data in life sciences. SN - 9789811929762 SN - 9811929769 T1 - Blockchain in life sciences / TI - Blockchain in life sciences / UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-19-2976-2 ER -