Re: Bio2RDF meeting

Daniel, you're absolutely right - unfortunately, it's difficult to
accommodate a global citizenry (north america, australia/china/japan,
europe) at the same time. We could very well schedule a second meeting for
europe/north america, if there is enough interest to do so - please let it
be known on the shared document.

Also, by indicating areas of interest on the shared documents, i expect that
we'll form break out groups, and coordination should be easier at that
level.

m.


On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:27 PM, Daniel Rubin <dlrubin@stanford.edu> wrote:

> That’s a most unfortunate time. There’s no way people (without insomnia)
> from the Pacific zone will be joining this call..****
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> *From:* public-semweb-lifesci-request@w3.org [mailto:
> public-semweb-lifesci-request@w3.org] *On Behalf Of *Michel Dumontier
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:13 AM
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> *To:* bio2rdf@googlegroups.com; biohackathon@googlegroups.com; w3c semweb
> hcls; biomodels-net-discuss@lists.sourceforge.net;
> sadi-discuss@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: Bio2RDF meeting****
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> Dear friends and colleagues,****
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>   ****
>
>   We will be holding a teleconference call to discuss the current status
> and future directions for a more community-driven Bio2RDF project. Due to
> the global distribution of our members, the first call will be at 7AM EST on
> Tuesday September 6.  Teleconference details can be found here:
> http://tinyurl.com/3fxa5zx ****
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>
> Agenda
> 1. Introductions
> 2. Mission Statement
> 3. Scope of Bio2RDF
> 4. Related Efforts
> 5. Discussion Items****
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> 6. Task Forces****
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> 7. Next Meetings****
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>
> Our first meeting will therefore introduce us to interested parties,
> provide us with an overview of the project and set the stage for future
> discussions. Feel free to edit the teleconference document to add items you
> would like to see discussed in future meetings  (send me your email if you
> can't edit the document).****
>
> ** **
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> Looking forward to speaking with you next week!****
>
> m.
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM, Michel Dumontier <
> michel.dumontier@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >   Bio2RDF is a world-renown project for providing RDF-based linked life
> science data. Started as a graduate student project many years ago and
> augmented by a number of contributors, it continues to offer many features
> that are simply non-existent in other related projects. However, with
> growing interest, there is a need to consider the future of this project,
> and how we can get it to the point that it is even more functional,
> extensible and reliable.  Doing so is unrealistic for any one individual,
> but is possible with an engaged community that wants to see the project
> succeed to its fullest potential.
> > With this in mind, I would like to call an open meeting for the Bio2RDF
> community to discuss issues surrounding the current implementation of
> Bio2RDF, and where we should head as an open source community. We will
> document concerns and create task forces to first identify potential
> solutions and then develop these solutions.  In addition, we will think
> about a global funding strategy involving academic, governmental and
> commercial partners and attempt to craft viable funding applications.
> >
> > Please fill out the following doodle poll - I will announce the date/time
> on Monday August 29.
> > http://www.doodle.com/4peu9d9euef35e3s
> > Let us breathe new life into a project that we can all take ownership in,
> and create an even greater resource for biomedical science. Looking forward
> to hearing from you!
> > m.
> >
>
>
> --
> Michel Dumontier
> Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
> Carleton University
> http://dumontierlab.com****
>



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Michel Dumontier
Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
Carleton University
http://dumontierlab.com