Paul Gignac, an associate professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine, is working on research using CT scans to study snake heads. While CT scans are commonly used in medical purposes, they also play a vital role in various scientific fields. The Non-Clinical Tomography Users Research Network (NoCTURN) has been established to make data from CT scanning more accessible to researchers.
The University of Arizona is one of the institutions participating in NoCTURN, which emphasizes collaboration and information sharing among researchers. Gignac believes that by sharing the steps taken to create a dataset, science can become more accessible to a wider audience. This transparency allows others to verify the accuracy of observations and findings.
NoCTURN is funded by the National Science Foundation and aims to make scientific research more accessible and collaborative. Gignac envisions a future where such networks are no longer necessary due to the widespread accessibility of scientific knowledge. He hopes that by fostering collaboration and sharing information, science can become more inclusive and open to all.
