Overview
- Provides an overview about actual blockchain implementations and emerging developments in life sciences
- Includes descriptions of real-world implementations to support evidence-based practices
- Presents how to make a value proposition and identify economic value of blockchain
Part of the book series: Blockchain Technologies (BT)
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About this book
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.
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Blockchain Uses and Real World Evidence
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Considerations for Ensuring Success of Blockchain in Life Sciences Research
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Blockchain in Life Sciences
Editors: Wendy Charles
Series Title: Blockchain Technologies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2976-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Computer Science, Computer Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-19-2975-5Published: 31 August 2022
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-19-2978-6Published: 01 September 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-981-19-2976-2Published: 30 August 2022
Series ISSN: 2661-8338
Series E-ISSN: 2661-8346
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVII, 336
Number of Illustrations: 21 b/w illustrations, 30 illustrations in colour
Topics: Professional Computing, Security Science and Technology, Cyber-physical systems, IoT, Statistics, general, Health Care Management, Artificial Intelligence