The Unique U.S.-Russian Relationship in Biological Science and Biotechnology Recent Experience and Future Directions (2013) / Chapter Skim
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3 Advancing the Frontiers of Biological Research
3 Advancing the Frontiers of Biological Research
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At the same time, based on observations of research in Russian laboratories during the past decade by well-qualified American scientists, publications by Russian scientists -- whether coauthored or authored independently -- have not adequately reflected the achievements and potential of Russian researchers in the biological sciences. Clearly, Russian scientists need to give higher priority to publications in journals that meet international peer review standards, with particular attention to more detailed reporting of methodologies and accumulated data.
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While the significance of different research activities varies greatly, joint efforts have contributed in a variety of ways to advancing science, to strengthening the scientific infrastructure of Russia during a critical economic period for the country, and to setting the stage for future collaborative efforts. The majority of cooperative research activities have been carried out in Russia, with significant financing by U.S.
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focus on preventing proliferation, have also made significant contributions in advancing scientific understanding of interest to both countries. An example of the close ties between research activities for nonproliferation and for scientific advancement is illustrated by investigations of bacteriocins at a former defense-oriented facility, the State Research Center for Applied Microbiology in Obolensk.
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Benefits of ac creditation include international recognition of the quality of the activities; inclusion of the new capabilities in international directories and publica tions; and eventually use by Russian researchers of internationally ac cepted approaches for support of their activities. SOURCE: Biological Science in Russia, p.
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New programs to this end have been established by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, acting through Russian research universities, and by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, which finances small research projects throughout the country.
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69, 2007, cited in Appendix A.2. Box 3-6 Long-term Census of Arctic Waters, Air, and Life-forms In the summer of 2009, the Russian oceanographic vessel Professor Khromov transported 50 scientists, primarily from the United States and Russia, into reaches of the Bering Sea that are particularly sensitive to climate change.
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A particularly successful program in fostering such direct contacts of young investigators in the biological sciences was a program organized by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in the late 1990s and into the early 2000s. It has been credited with being the springboard for successful careers of a number of promising young biologists at Russian institutions.
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exchanges involving Russian and European scientists who take advantage of easy travel connections. Another aspect to be taken into account in addressing collaborative research activities is the common practice of dividing scientific research into basic and applied categories.
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Neither country currently has large budgets for international research activities. But with each demonstration of successful engagement, the case for thinking globally and focusing on those opportunities wherein the potential returns on investments are highest should lead to increased support for U.S.-Russian collaboration.
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