A few researchers said that patients may be concerned about the potential for their data or samples to be shared with as-yet unknown researchers. However, most thought that patients would be strong advocates for open science, given the framework’s promise for advancing new understanding and treatments. Some further suggested that open science would increase patient and public trust (Royal Society, 2012; Grand et al., 2012) given its emphasis on minimizing intellectual property, increasing transparency and channeling benefits to patients, rather than to industry. They noted this could increase the stature of the MNI in attracting high-quality researchers and trainees, greater patient participation in research and augmented private donation. Finally, several interviewees pointed to the potential for open science to allow patients to become more equal and informed research partners due to greater transparency through the research process. Improvement of researcher-participant relationships could enable more patient-responsive studies, enhancing patient satisfaction and research outcomes.