The researchers’ database is a tool researchers
can use to link up with colleagues in collaborative work.
Researchers can use the database to:
- Advertise their areas of expertise
- Find an expert
Whether looking for research design methodologists or specialist
facilities, this on-line database of researchers can help.
It is searchable by three categories of disease area. These are: -
- General infection groupings, e.g. airborne disease, gram positive organisms, zoonoses
- Specific disease/infection, e.g. hepatitis B, measles, rhinovirus
- Cross-cutting themes, e.g. antibacterial resistance, infections in pregnancy, travel medicine
The
database can also be searched by a non disease-specific area
of expertise (such as epidemiology, drug abuse, mathematical
modelling) and by name, institution, job title and geographical
location
As
of August 2007, there are over 950 researchers registered
on the database, and It has an improved interface to allow
for easier searching.
Security and Data Protection
The IDRN and Intendance, the hosting company, ensures the security of the data held, in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Researchers in the database specify to whom they would permit access to their record (there are different levels of privacy that you can apply to each of your personal details). Access is provided accordingly.
Registrants to the database are also expected to treat the data that they access in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998.
The complete Data Protection Act is available
at: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm
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