1.1 - Website

As detailed in the Description of Work of the BioMedBridges project, there are two different aspects to the provision of a project website: to provide a public face for the project and to serve as a management tool for the provision of internal information to the project partners. Following the examination of these needs it was decided that the most efficient approach is to provide two separate sites or communication channels for these different sets of audiences: project partners and the public. This deliverable contributes to a large number of the WP1 objectives. First and foremost the deliverable makes a large contribution towards the provision of good and efficient communication between all partners. Good communication will be an essential part of successful management of this complex project throughout its duration. Especially meetings of the Executive Steering Committee and the Technical Coordination Committee are made significantly more efficient by making all necessary meeting documentation available and easily accessible to all project partners. In addition, due to the set up of the project management website, the respective committee members can get an overview of the overall project, including progress in the work packages, at any time (see details below). Although not directly affected by the website, objectives 5-8 (reporting to Commission; development of project-wide metrics and–later in the project–a sustainability plan; ethics issues) are also facilitated by the project management website through its provision of complete and accessible information and documentation as well as interactive features such as wikis.