BRS Malgorzata Lagisz: Fostering Transparency, Trust, and Collaboration in Science: The Role of Open Science and Meta Research

host: UBC-O

Title talk: Fostering Transparency, Trust, and Collaboration in Science: The Role of Open Science and Meta‑Research

Abstract: Science drives discovery—but it also faces challenges in reproducibility, equity, and trust. Addressing these challenges requires two synergistic approaches: the adoption of Open Science practices and the generation of empirical evidence via meta‑research. My seminar has three parts. First, I will focus on a few main types of problems we currently face in relation to scientific evidence. Second, I will introduce key ideas behind Open Science movement and how Open Science practices can improve the ways we do science. Finally, I will describe a few examples of past and current meta-research projects from our research group and global collaborations. I will discuss how they contribute to Open Science by investigating equity in the scientific system. At the end, I will share resources you can use to contribute to a more transparent, trustworthy, and collaborative scientific enterprise.

Short biography: Dr Malgorzata (“Losia”) Lagisz is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. With prior appointments in the UK and New Zealand, her interdisciplinary research spans ecology, evolutionary biology, biomedical science, environmental studies, and social science. She specializes in evidence synthesis — systematic reviews, meta‑analyses, systematic maps, and meta‑epidemiology — to tackle critical questions across disciplines. Dr Lagisz co‑leads a team dedicated to advancing evidence synthesis, Open Science and equity in research. Learn more at www.i‑deel.org and mlagisz.weebly.com.