Open source projects have been changing the way we interact with the world over the past 20 years. While most prolific in the software sector, the open source philosophy is increasingly applied to a diverse array of fields.

We know it’s a good fit for biotechnology, because openness is the foundation of the academic science that created the technology. While patents serve a purpose in many applications, and are often necessary in raising investment to develop new inventions, their use in drug development can act as a brake. We need to keep sharing our knowledge, research and techniques to have a real shot at beating cancer, because what we’re doing today isn’t even close.

What open source means to us is community. Many scientists share their research, we’ll share our experience in development. We’re in this together!