Bernhard Korn
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Bernhard Korn is a leading figure in the field of genomic resource management and biological repository science. His work centers on the critical infrastructure of molecular biology—specifically, the design, distribution, and stewardship of clone libraries and genomic resources. Korn’s major contribution lies in articulating the ethical and logistical framework for sharing these essential tools, most notably through his influential 2004 paper, "The Responsibility to Share: Sharing the Responsibility." This work, which has garnered 3 citations, addresses the novel challenges posed by next-generation clone sets like transcriptomes, promoteromes, and phenomes. He pioneered the concept that the unique design of these resources imposes a shared duty on all parties—from originators to end users—to ensure their responsible handling and accessibility. By defining these new responsibilities, Korn has helped shape best practices for biological resource centers, ensuring that foundational genomic tools remain available and functional for the global research community. His work is essential reading for anyone involved in biobanking, resource distribution, or the ethics of open science.
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- 1The Responsibility to Share: Sharing the Responsibility3 citations · 2004