Beyond Borders, Beyond Control: Building Resilient Open Science Infrastructures

Anke Beck; Heli  Kautonen; Dana  Kristjansson; Petra Labriga

doi:10.7557/5.8211

Authors

Dr. Anke Beck Frontiers
Heli Kautonen, PhD University of Turku https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6652-1165
Dana Kristjansson, M.D., PhD Norwegian Institute of Public Health: Oslo, NO https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0687-2910
Petra Labriga ZBMed, Institute for Life Sciences, Cologne https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9892-652X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/5.8211

Keywords:

Open Science, Research Infrastructure, Sovereignity

Abstract

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This panel explores how open science practices can safeguard both innovation and platform independence in an era where knowledge itself is a strategic commodity.

By way of example, the OLSPub initiative led by ZB MED in Cologne—a leading infrastructure and research center for life sciences data—panelists will showcase a sustainable, open alternative to reliance on third-party platforms and foreign jurisdictions.

Through practical discussion, the panel and audience will address steps policymakers and funders should consider, as well as actionable strategies librarians and researchers can already implement, to foster open platforms that remain independent of governmental agendas and geopolitical influences.

Author Biographies

Dr. Anke Beck , Frontiers

Anke is heading Public Affairs and Advocacy for Europe at Frontiers. With 25 years of experience in publishing, she has held senior positions with both legacy and open access publishers across the HSS and STM fields. She has leveraged her broad network and her expertise to foster deeper collaboration between research institutions and policymakers throughout Europe. Anke also contributes her expertise to national advisory councils which advise the federal and state governments on the development of scientific information infrastructures, to various global trade organizations, and various research institutions. Committed to fostering multi-stakeholder dialogue, Anke actively connects diverse communities to drive progress in the open science movement.
Heli Kautonen, PhD, University of Turku

Heli J. Kautonen is Director of the Turku University Library and holds a PhD in Usability Research from Aalto University. She has held key roles at the National Library of Finland and the Finnish Literature Society Library, and currently chairs the Liber Quarterly Editorial Board. Her career and research has focused on digital service development in research libraries, with a strong interest in design approaches and the societal impact of information technology, particularly in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Dana Kristjansson, M.D., PhD , Norwegian Institute of Public Health: Oslo, NO

Dana Kristjansson, MD, PhD is an internationally trained cancer epidemiologist. She is a Senior Scientist at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Dr. Kristjansson was previously a resident in Internal Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Healthcare. She has held research positions at institutions like Mount Sinai Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer. Her ongoing efforts also extend to mentoring and teaching, notably at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Georgetown University, and she has contributed significantly to public health awareness through media coverage and blog posts. Her work has been featured in outlets such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Public Radio (NPR), and Reuters, among others.
Petra Labriga, ZBMed, Institute for Life Sciences, Cologne

Petra Labriga is Head of Strategic Licensing and Acquisitions at ZB MED – Germany’s national infrastructure and research hub for data and information in the life sciences. ZB MED’s consortia team currently manages 16 national and specialist consortia and plays an active part in the transformation to open access. Having worked with and for academic and commercial libraries for 30 years, Petra brings a strong focus on customer and vendor relations and service design from previous roles at content aggregators in the private and public sector, both in Europe and the U.S. Petra holds a M.A. in English literature and linguistics from Cologne University.