Advancing data interoperability: Exploring ontology mapping for FAIR data initiatives [Webinar]

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Achieving data interoperability is fundamental for successful FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data initiatives, and the utilization of ontology and terminology standards plays a crucial role in this endeavor. Nevertheless, challenges arise when organizations adopt competing or overlapping standards, necessitating access to mapping solutions to align datasets effectively. This issue is especially prevalent in industries, where internal and private terminology codes must be mapped to public ontology identifiers for integrating public datasets seamlessly.

Discover the power of data interoperability and ontology mapping in the Pistoia Alliance webinar – take a peek at the full webinar with this brief overview!

High-quality mapping between public ontologies exists, and standards have emerged that facilitate the publication and sharing of these mappings. Numerous tools and best practices are also available to generate novel ontology
mappings. Despite such progress, industries continue to invest significant resources into generating and curating mappings. Consequently, services are in demand to ensure mappings remain updated and accurate as data and
ontologies grow and evolve.

Presenters:

Jane Lomax, Head of Ontologies at SciBite
Simon Jupp, Head of Semantic Technology at SciBite

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Jane Lomax

Head of Ontologies, SciBite

Jane leads the development of SciBite’s vocabularies and ontology services. With a Ph.D. in Genetics from Cambridge University and 15 years of experience working with biomedical ontologies, including at the EBI and Sanger Institute, she focussed on bioinformatics and developing biomedical ontologies. She has published over 35 scientific papers, mainly in ontology development.

Other articles by Jane:

Introduction to ontologies; Watch on demand
Why do you need FAIR data? read more
The key to being FAIR read more
Using ontologies to unlock the full potential of your scientific data – Part 1; read more
How biomedical ontologies are unlocking the full potential of biomedical data; read more

Simon Jupp

Head of Semantic Technology, SciBite

Simon is the Head of Semantic Technology at SciBite, where he leads the development of CENtree, an innovative Enterprise Ontology Management solution. Simon’s interests are focused on how semantic technologies can be utilised to address the complex challenges of large-scale data interoperability. He is an expert in the development and application of ontologies within the life sciences and is advancing these technologies at Elsevier.

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