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Conscience @conscience-network.bsky.social · 8d

On Oct 16, @dylan-re.bsky.social and @richardgold.bsky.social will be hosting an infosession on our Open Science Advisory Services program, which provides funding to help you hire the expertise you need for your open science project. Learn more and register here:
conscience.ca/event/open-s...

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · Aug 21

I am looking to supervise a law doctoral student at @lawmcgill.bsky.social to start in September 2026 interested in the economic contributions of #innovation in Canada. Apply directly to the Grad Office (not through me). Info at www.mcgill.ca/law/grad-stu...

Deadlines and Required Documents

On this page: Deadline and required documents Application Research proposal Personal statement (GC applicants) Environment and Bioethics options Master's thesis (DCL applicants) Letters of recommendat...

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Peter Singer @petersinger.bsky.social · Aug 13

The arrival of generic semaglutide is a huge opportunity for global public health.

In a piece co-written with @natashaloder.bsky.social, we explain further.

open.substack.com/pub/singerp/...

The $6 revolution. How generic weight loss drugs could save millions of lives.

The arrival of generic semaglutide is an unheard of opportunity for global public health

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · Jul 29

Simplistic models of #IntellectualProperty get in the way of building a biopharmaceutical company. Here I discuss how going #OpenScience can lead to proprietary rights later on: www.lifescienceleader.com/doc/open-sci... @conscience-network.bsky.social @tridentpct.bsky.social

Open Science And A Robust IP Strategy: Life Sciences Can Do Both

By sharing early-stage tools and data openly, life sciences companies can minimize duplication and de-risk R&D without risking exclusive rights over valuable assets, writes Richard Gold.

www.lifescienceleader.com

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chelsea g. summers @chelseagsummers.bsky.social · Mar 19

So on March 9, a French scientist, on a visa to attend a conference in Houston, was denied entry to the US and subsequently expelled because his phone had messages decrying scientific policies put forward by the Trump administration: www.lemonde.fr/internationa...

Etats-Unis : un chercheur français refoulé pour avoir exprimé « une opinion personnelle sur la politique menée par l’administration Trump »

Le ministre de la recherche français a dit sa « préoccupation », mercredi, après cette décision des autorités américaines. Le chercheur du CNRS aurait subi un contrôle aléatoire à son arrivée, avant q...

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · Jul 11

Making Cdn #universities innovation-ready: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/11/o...

Canadian universities must do a better job encouraging private sector research

Canadian universities have an excellent track record of creating and preserving knowledge, but a poor one for helping innovators to develop products and services.

www.nationalobserver.com

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · Jun 23

A study that seemed to show that AI disproportionately helped the leaders in materials science and that it led to increased researcher dissatisfaction, turns out not to be reliable. See economics.mit.edu/news/assurin...

Assuring an accurate research record | MIT Economics

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · Jun 16

Looking forward to joining Andy and Niki on Torys' Patently Absurd Episode 16 www.torys.com/our-latest-t... on Thursday, June 19 from 9:00 to 10:00. I will be discussing #tariffs, #patents, and #innovation.

Patently Absurd, Episode 16: More Quarter-century case law review, discovery in patent cases, and patent rights in the age of tariffs | Torys LLP

In our second installment of Patently Absurd for 2025, Niki and Andy will continue their discussion of the most influential patent cases of the past 25 years.

www.torys.com

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Conscience @conscience-network.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you working on an open science drug discovery project that could benefit from expert advice on innovation, IP, commercialization, or business planning? Our new Open Science Advisory Services program helps you hire third-party advisors to move your work forward.
🔗 conscience.ca/open-science...

Open Science Advisory Services (OSAS) - Conscience

About OSAS The Open Science Advisory Services (OSAS) program provides funding to organizations and companies seeking third party advisory services related to advancing open science drug discovery. The...

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you, @tridentpct.bsky.social for the funding support. While the piece is on legal theory, it is foundational to understanding #OpenScience practices and the role that individual researchers, funders, and patients play in forming a consensus around open sharing.

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy to announce that my legal theory paper on complexity and legal orders is out in the Review of Constitutional Studies: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Navigating Normative Complexity: The Legal Subject’s Critical Role in Forging and Upholding Legal Order

This article explores the role of the legal subject taking the internal point of view in creating and maintaining a legal order, drawing on insights from the ph

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · May 31

"[T]he dearth of in vivo experiments in patents that appear to be developed primarily using AI is worrying... [I]t is worth considering raising the evidentiary bar for securing a patent." www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... @science.org

What patents on AI-derived drugs reveal

Less in-depth, in vivo testing before patenting may affect overall research and development

www.science.org

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Adam R Houston @healthlawadamh.bsky.social · May 29

For further context, see e.g., "A South African company addresses vaccine supply inequity, despite Canada’s lack of support" c/o @mattherder.bsky.social & @richardgold.bsky.social theconversation.com/a-south-afri...

Screenshot of the three paragraphs of the linked article following the heading "Fundamental changes to innovation", with the middle paragraph highlighted in full.

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Adam R Houston @healthlawadamh.bsky.social · May 29

Some sensible points, but still leaves an odd taste when an article is titled "Why Canada’s Vaccine Leadership Matters More than Ever" and highlights "how easily inequities can widen if infrastructure and access aren’t prioritized", given the role one author notably did NOT play in global💉equity.
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Why Canada’s Vaccine Leadership Matters More than Ever | The Tyee

We’re uniquely positioned to lead a revolution in vaccine technology. Here’s how.

thetyee.ca

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Conscience @conscience-network.bsky.social · May 28

✨ Big news! ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Peng Fu as our new CEO. Peng brings deep experience across biotech, finance, and law, and we’re looking forward to seeing how his leadership brings us closer to a future where no patient is left behind. 🔗 Read the press release: conscience.ca/news/peng-fu...

Peng Fu Appointed CEO of Conscience - Conscience

We’re excited to announce that Peng Fu has joined Conscience as our new Chief Executive Officer. He brings deep experience in biotech, finance, and law, and we’re looking forward to seeing how his lea...

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Centre for Society, Technology and Values @uofwaterloo @cstv-uw.bsky.social · May 28

With the 2025 G7 presidency, #Canada can build up its own #AI infrastructure and advocate for—and adopt—appropriate regulations, argue @richardgold.bsky.social & @vanbergheneu.bsky.social

theconversation.com/canada-has-a...

Canada has a chance to lead on AI policy and data governance at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit

Canada must back its rhetoric on AI and digital innovation with action that resonates at home and abroad.

theconversation.com

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · May 27

New from me & @vanbergheneu.bsky.social‬: Canada has a chance to lead on AI policy and data governance at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit theconversation.com/canada-has-a...

Canada has a chance to lead on AI policy and data governance at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit

Canada must back its rhetoric on AI and digital innovation with action that resonates at home and abroad.

theconversation.com

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · May 27

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Open Science NL @opensciencenl.bsky.social · May 27

Open Science NL is inviting researchers to submit proposals that contribute to building a robust evidence base needed to effectively promote open science in the Netherlands and beyond. The deadline for submissions is 16 September.
More information 👉 www.openscience.nl/en/news/rese...

Research on open science: help build a solid evidence base | Open Science NL

Open Science NL invites interested parties to submit applications for the new call Research on open science. This call focuses on research into open science practices, with the aim of strengthening th...

www.openscience.nl

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Emma Chory, Ph.D. @chorye.bsky.social · May 19

NIH just early-expired its 1st & only software NOFO: “Building Sustainable Software Tools for Open Science.” Our proposal supported lab automation software infrastructure, with backing from major robotics companies. I guess “sustainable” is too risky now. So much for funding the STEM workforce.

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NPR @npr.org · May 16

The Trump administration has so far frozen about $11 billion in research funding. University leaders say no other source can fill the void.

What losing billions in federal grants means for universities, and the nation

The Trump administration has so far frozen about $11 billion in research funding. University leaders say no other source can fill the void.

www.npr.org

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🎃nisillos @onisillos.bsky.social · May 16

"The Pandemic Treaty may be a diplomatic achievement — but also a mirror. It reflects a global health system still reliant on charity and unrealistic optimism. That model cost at least 1.3 million lives due to delayed vaccine access. Repeating those mistakes would be indefensible."

What’s missing from the WHO Pandemic Treaty

Fixing the root causes of vaccine inequity requires long-term investments in manufacturing, regulation, and market incentives.

www.statnews.com

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · May 12

With quotes from @mcgilluniversity.bsky.social's own @jk-neuropath.bsky.social!

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · May 12

"[I] will not be travelling to the United States right now because it feels very dangerous to do so.”

Academic organizations are changing their conference plans to deal with the threat of the US border.

www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7531255

Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S.

Conference organizers say they made changes after members expressed concerns over U.S. travel

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · May 12

"[I] will not be travelling to the United States right now because it feels very dangerous to do so.”

Academic organizations are changing their conference plans to deal with the threat of the US border.

www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7531255

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Conscience @conscience-network.bsky.social · May 7

Can open science fuel growth? In Canadian SME Magazine, our @richardgold.bsky.social argues it can—offering a lower-cost, collaborative path for early-stage innovation. Read it here: canadiansme.ca/canadian-sme...

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TRIDENT Preclinical Trials @tridentpct.bsky.social · May 6

The time is now for scientific start-ups to benefit from #openscience, leading to reduced costs and accelerated development per @richardgold.bsky.social of @consience.bsky.social and TRIDENT. Check out more below! 👇🌎🗞🤝

Canadian SMEs Should Shift Perspectives on Patents to Enable Growth - CanadianSME Small Business Magazine

Scientific start-ups can benefit from open science to reduce costs and accelerate development The Trump administration recently announced cuts to federally funded science and science infrastructure - ...

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · May 6

Canadian SMEs Should Shift Perspectives on Patents to Enable Growth: canadiansme.ca/canadian-sme...

@conscience-network.bsky.social, @tridentpct.bsky.social

Canadian SMEs Should Shift Perspectives on Patents to Enable Growth - CanadianSME Small Business Magazine

Scientific start-ups can benefit from open science to reduce costs and accelerate development The Trump administration recently announced cuts to federally funded science and science infrastructure - ...

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Ravi Menon, Ph.D. @northernthrux.bsky.social · May 5

Congratulations @tridentpct.bsky.social open science lead Dr. Richard Gold, Faculty of Law, McGill University for being named a Distinguished James McGill Professor. Learn more about Richard here. www.mcgill.ca/law/profs/go...

Richard Gold

Full Professor Director, Centre for Intellectual Property Policy James McGill Professor Associate member, Dept of Human Genetics Chancellor Day Hall 3644 Peel Street Room 34 Montreal, Quebec Canada H3...

www.mcgill.ca

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E. Richard Gold @richardgold.bsky.social · May 3

Indeed. Open science is often a more efficient mechanism to help the private sector #innovate.

Ravi Menon, Ph.D. @northernthrux.bsky.social · May 3

Yet another reason why open science initiatives are better options for universities. Right @richardgold.bsky.social ?

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · May 3

Universities spend millions chasing profits from patents—but most are losing money doing it. A new study shows tech transfer is often a bad investment, costing more in faculty time and overhead than it brings in

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Ravi Menon, Ph.D. @northernthrux.bsky.social · May 3

Yet another reason why open science initiatives are better options for universities. Right @richardgold.bsky.social ?

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · May 3

Universities spend millions chasing profits from patents—but most are losing money doing it. A new study shows tech transfer is often a bad investment, costing more in faculty time and overhead than it brings in

US universities lose millions of dollars chasing patents, research shows

The problem is that costs – especially the costs to faculty – often go ignored.

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