D2OL Vision and Values Statement

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From Adam Hughes on D2OL Forum:

"Vision Statement

D2OL will be a premier distributed-computing platform for conducting drug-discovery research, enabling participants to make meaningful contributions in the fight against human diseases. The combination of the latest, most promising computational technologies and scientific knowledge will form the backbone of a community in which participant ownership and engagement are of paramount importance.


Values and Objectives

Value : The D2OL project is dedicated to fighting human diseases through
the use of the latest drug-discovery knowledge and computer simulation
technologies.
Objectives:
• Actively search for new and promising target proteins.
• Maintain fresh candidate libraries.
• Evaluate novel simulation techniques, and implement them in project software where appropriate.


Value : The D2OL project recognizes the importance of high-quality software
and hardware systems in the modern drug-discovery landscape.
Objectives:
• Perform routine maintenance and updating of software to ensure its viability and compatibility with industry standards.
• Regularly enhance the software to improve its function and the user experience.
• Continue to monitor the hardware systems to provide a stable computing environment.
• Evaluate other software and hardware options where appropriate.


Value: The D2OL project values the vital contributions of a vibrant, engaged
user community.
Objectives:
• Provide robust day-to-day software and hardware support to the user community.
• Facilitate community involvement and ownership through frequent, honest communication of project goals and status.
• Aggressively seek means of expanding the user base.


Value: The D2OL project is committed to advancing the science of
computer-aided drug discovery.
Objectives:
• Establish and nurture relationships with drug-discovery researchers in academia and other research venues.
• Share ideas and results through journal articles, presentations, and private communications."