ESTC 2008 - Impressions

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Semantic Web Technologies meet pharmaceutical data

Phil Ashworth, UCB Informatics (US)

Abstract

Semantic web standards are designed with the data integration in mind. Key integration capabilities foundational to RDF include globally unique identifiers and the ability to merge information. Data integration is of high importance in life sciences where a wealth of different data sets contain separate, but related information. Integration can produce important new insights but existing technologies struggle to achieve this goal. As a result, interest in semantic technologies is high.

While standards are important in supporting integrations goals, tool capabilities are equally critical to produce true business value. In this case study we will present a journey into the application of semantic web technology applied to integration of life science data. Various technology and RDF providers were tested as part of the journey, which has been an important, but often a confusing aspect of the project, to obtain business acceptance.  

In this talk we will:

-Describe the steps taken and products used

-Highlight successes and failures

-Focus on the strategy adopted for the future

 Phil Ashworth, UCBInformatics(US)

 
 
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