Data Science Working Group
Danne Elbers, PhD
Director of Data Science
BLOODPAC
Co-Chairs
Karl Bisselou, PhD
Senior Biostatistics Manager
Streck
Prithwish Pal PhD
Director, Global Product Marketing - Oncology
Bio-Rad
Current Projects
The Data Science Working Group is actively developing comprehensive policy documents for the BLOODPAC Portal, establishing clear guidelines for data submission, access, and governance to ensure consistent and ethical use of the platform. In parallel, the group is drafting a detailed manuscript focused on the essential standards and frameworks required for building and maintaining a robust, scalable, and impactful data repository. This work emphasizes best practices for data quality, interoperability, and usability, ultimately supporting collaboration and accelerating research across the broader scientific and clinical communities.
Participating Organizations
American Cancer Society (ACS), AstraZeneca, Bio-Rad, Droplet Biosciences, Exact Sciences, Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), Open Commons Consortium (OCC), SeraCare, Streck, Thermo Fisher Scientific, University of Arkansas
Meetings
This working group meets on zoom for one hour on a bi-weekly basis.
Special workshops and sessions:
June 24, 2025: In-person workshop in Boston