Here is a list of resources we have identified that we need:
Medical:
- medical writer to help us with our website (later with grant writing etc.)
- researchers to teach "how to read literature", "how to design studies" etc.
- able bodies to read and review the literature (see College Students/medical students below)
Technical (Computer related)
- web developer (web site) - we think we have identified how to have
our web presence - using LINUX server with MySQL and PHP (I have
no idea what that means... I think we are using freeware open source
resources) please contact mailto:[email protected].
- database designer (I think this is where MySQL and PHP come in place).
- setup network (secure, unhackable etc...)
- Tutors: - they say that medical doctors are top 1% of the
population. While that may be true, when it comes to technology,
we are idiots (well, most of us -- believe me, I have had people
tell me, 'I only know email'). We hope to use Wiki, blog
etc. We will need help teaching our collaborators on how to use
these technologies. If they are unable to understand then we have
to figure out how they can contribute (we may need a way to translate
their email messages to wiki, blog etc.).
Management
- The business model for this research institute is an intereting
one (I think). Initially, it will be solely a collaboration
platform. There are challenges here, in terms of how to
effectively manage and get results when there is not central
control. Huh! does any management student see a
project? Help us figure out what problems we will face, and how
to tackle them.
Historian/Anthropologist:
- to educate all of us on the history of south asian, trends in
migration, trends in population shift due to various invasions (this
will impact the genetics of the population)
College Students/Medical Students:
- You can work with us in reviewing the literature.
Finance/Fund Raising:
- How to raise funds. First ideas and then actually go out and get the funds.
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Biren
