Reproducibility is central to the open science discourse, promoting scientific integrity and strengthening society's trust in scientific results. With this event we want to contribute in shaping the future of reproducible, robust, and transparent research within the Helmholtz community.
In this 4th Helmholtz Reproducibility Workshop we will delve into the core of reproducible science and its transformative potential for science. The workshop begins with two keynotes on reproducibility, one by Altuna Akalin (MDC - Software reproducibility of data processing and machine learning in the era of AI) and the other by Frieder Paulus (Lübeck University - Contextualization of reproducibility in the organization of academic work) - both of which will also be livestreamed, to make them easily accessible for researchers from all Helmholtz Centers. Following the keynotes, attendees can choose one of two hands-on workshops that will equip them with the tools and insights needed to make reproducibility a cornerstone of their scientific endeavors.
After a shared lunch, providing ample networking opportunities, the event will conclude with a round table discussion on "Reproducibility in Research Assessment: Shaping transparent and measurable health research", including, e.g., Mathijs Vleugel (Head of the Helmholtz Open Science Office), Wolfgang zu Castell (Director Department Geoinformation and CIO at GFZ), Miriam Kip (Berlin Institute of Health at Charité), Sven Rank (Digital Change at Forschungszentrum Jülich), moderated by Jess Rohmann (Postdoc at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin).
4. Helmholtz Reproducibility Workshop at a glance
When? March 25, 2025
Where? MDC - BIMSB, Hannoversche Straße 28, 10115 Berlin
How? Keynotes = hybrid setting (live & online), Workshops = only live
How to participate?
Participation is free of charge (incl. lunch). During the registration process, you will be asked to choose one of the two workshops on offer. They will take place in parallel so you can only attend one.
Registration for the onsite event is now open and will close on March 10, 2025. Seats are limited and will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis.
Please only register if you are able to come. Otherwise you might block a seat that someone else would have liked to actually use.
Should you not be able to attend in person, the keynotes will be streamed in a hybrid setting. Registration for the keynotes is open until March 23, 2025.
Speakers
We have five inspiring speakers setting the stage through keynotes and short impulses. Please follow this link to find short biographies and useful information.
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Dr. Altuna Akalin MDC |
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Dr. Frieder Paulus University of Lübeck |
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PD Dr. Ulf Toelch BIH QUESR Centre for Responsible Research @ Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin |
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Deborah Schmidt Helmholtz Imaging/ MDC |
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Dr. Ella Bahry Helmholtz Imaging/ MDC
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Organizers
The Helmholtz Open Science Office supports the Helmholtz Association as a service provider in shaping the cultural change towards open science. It represents Helmholtz in various open science initiatives, is involved in third-party funded projects, and in this way communicates the Helmholtz positions on open science on a national and international level.
HIDA - the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy - is Germany’s largest postgraduate training network in the field of information and data science. We prepare the next generation of scientists for a data-intensive future of research.
This year, HIDA and the Open Science Office are supported by colleagues from this year's host center, namely the Research Data Management Unit at Max Delbrück Center , who provide information, consultation, support, and training to researchers through all phases of the research data life cycle at MDC.
