Open Science Success Stories: Dr Anu Rasalam Iris

Welcome to our “Open Science Success Stories”. These narratives showcase insights shared by Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) users and underscore the significance of raising public awareness about the availability of these data. These opportunities are important for expanding access to scientific research, providing pathways for individuals to join the AWG community regardless of age or career stage, including those just beginning their research journey.

Dr Anu RI’s experience with the OSDR and the AWGs, demonstrate the power of collaboration, as well as the successes that have been derived from each interaction with fellow researchers world-wide. Dr. Anu RI’s career journey illustrates how each connection built upon the last, and driven by her passion, led to prestigious new research opportunities.

These experiences highlight how open data and collaborative communities like the OSDR and AWGs create meaningful pathways into scientific research. By lowering barriers to entry and fostering connections across career stages and geographies, these initiatives empower early career researchers and others to contribute, grow, and thrive within a supportive network. As Dr Anu RI reflects, “Open science needs to be continuously nurtured for the benefit of people,” reminding us that sustaining these efforts is essential to ensuring that science remains inclusive, accessible, and impactful for all.

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