Barend Mons
Barend Mons (pronunciation: BAIR-end MONS) is a Dutch scientist known for his contributions to the field of Bioinformatics and Data Science. He is the co-founder of the FAIR data principles, which advocate for scientific data to be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
Etymology
The name "Barend" is of Dutch origin and means "bear-hard", while "Mons" is a common surname in the Netherlands.
Career
Barend Mons started his career as a researcher in the field of Molecular Biology. He later shifted his focus to Bioinformatics and Data Science, where he made significant contributions. He is known for his work on the FAIR data principles, which have had a profound impact on how scientific data is managed and shared.
FAIR Data Principles
The FAIR data principles were co-founded by Barend Mons. These principles advocate for scientific data to be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. They aim to improve the infrastructure supporting the reuse of scholarly data. The principles emphasize machine-actionability because humans increasingly rely on computational support to deal with data as a result of the increase in volume, complexity, and creation speed of data.
Related Terms
- Bioinformatics: The science of collecting and analyzing complex biological data.
- Data Science: A field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.
- FAIR data: A set of guiding principles to make data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
- Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barend Mons
- Wikipedia's article - Barend Mons
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