The key to bringing DNA collections to the next level

Bibtex

@misc{d521eaa6-b86d-4a6d-aae6-3add3be10c8a,
title = "The key to bringing DNA collections to the next level",
abstract = "DNA collections are a valuable type of Natural Science collection, enabling the validation of past research, serving as a source for new genomic studies and supporting ex situ conservation. The DiSSCo Flanders DNA collection working group, aiming to advance and {"}unlock{"} their DNA collections, identified the need for: 1) actively sharing best practices regarding the management of DNA collections; and 2) providing guidance on how to bring theory into practice. By combining best practice examples from within the working group with available literature and brainstorming ideas, the working group co-created two outputs, referred to as: the {"}Challenges{"} and the {"}Key{"}. The Challenges are a list of obstacles to DNA collection management, which shape the structure of the linked Key and can also be used to spark discussion amongst stakeholders. The Key is a tool that guides users through the maturation process of their DNA collection in a standardised way. It stimulates holistic growth, breaks down the needed work into manageable steps and helps to decide priorities during the process. Furthermore, the Key facilitates communication with both internal stakeholders and external DNA collection managers. The Key distinguishes itself from other self-assessment tools in several ways: it includes (re)investigation of the collection’s purpose and context; it is specialised for DNA collections; it delivers concrete goals linked to relevant information and shared experience; and it is inclusive, targeting all Natural Science DNA collections, regardless of their context or size.",
author = "Emily Veltjen and Pieter Asselman and Wim Baert and Steve Baeyen and Lise Beirinckx and Liselot Breyne and Dimitri Brosens and Tim Claerhout and Sari Cogneau and Karen Cox and Laura Cuypers and Lynn Delgat and Philippe Desmeth and Jordi de Raad and Lore Esselens and Maria-Rose Eves Down and Philippe Helsen and Frederik Leliaert and Kenny Meganck and Zjef Pereboom and Nathalie Smitz and Gontran Sonet and Maarten Trekels and An Vanden Broeck and Charlotte Van Driessche and Aaike De Wever",
year = "2024",
month = nov,
day = "08",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.10.e135978",
language = "English",
publisher = "Pensoft Publishers",
address = "Belgium,
type = "Other"
}

Authors

Emily Veltjen
Pieter Asselman
Wim Baert
Steve Baeyen
Lise Beirinckx
Liselot Breyne
Dimitri Brosens
Tim Claerhout
Sari Cogneau
Karen Cox
Laura Cuypers
Lynn Delgat
Philippe Desmeth
Jordi de Raad
Lore Esselens
Maria-Rose Eves Down
Philippe Helsen
Frederik Leliaert
Kenny Meganck
Zjef Pereboom
Nathalie Smitz
Gontran Sonet
Maarten Trekels
An Vanden Broeck
Charlotte Van Driessche
Aaike De Wever