CUBiDA strives to closely resemble a conventional scientific collaboration, mirroring the close interactions often found within a dedicated in-house bioinformatics and data management team while offering the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a shared resource.
Operating and maintaining a core facility requires significant investment in infrastructure and personnel. While collaboration is central to our approach, service fees are essential for:
- Ensuring continued access to expert support for the entire research community in Erlangen.
- Fostering a fair model where all researchers contribute to the maintenance of core unit resources, ensuring equitable access for a diverse range of projects, regardless of funding sources.
- Guaranteeing reliable service delivery, with clear project schedules and adherence to agreed-upon deadlines.
By actively involving CUBiDA in grant proposal writing and application, we can jointly determine the most appropriate bioinformatics analyses and data management strategies for your project while simultaneously securing funding for our services.
Acknowledgement and Co-authorship
Acknowledgements are essential for core facilities like CUBiDA. They demonstrate the value we bring to your research and the impact we have on scientific progress. Acknowledgements help us secure funding for continued operation and further investment in infrastructure and expertise.
Please, contact us for detailed guidance on acknowledging CUBiDA.
If the staff of the CUBiDA has significantly contributed to your research project, please consider a co-authorship to reflect their role as collaborators. This includes:
- Intellectual Contribution (significant contribution to intellectual conception, design, or analysis of the research).
- Data Generation or Analysis (key role in generating or analyzing the data that forms the basis of the publication).
- Technical Expertise (technical expertise or resources that are crucial to the success of the research).