Nathanael and Sabina article on SARS-CoV-2

Nathanael Sheehan and Sabina Leonelli have recently published an article, “Reconciling data actionability and accountability in global health research: The case of SARS-CoV-2,” in the Global Public Health Journal. The study investigates the perceived trade-off between actionability and accountability in data infrastructures, focusing on genomic data sharing during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Through a comparative analysis of two data-sharing infrastructures, the authors argue that actionable data must drive knowledge development and remain accountable to contributors and users. The findings challenge the notion that easy accessibility is essential for data actionability, highlighting the critical role of responsiveness and open communication.