Categories: Post

Biomedical Research

At no other time in history have we been this close to translating basic scientific discoveries into novel therapeutic strategies to benefit humankind. However, the traditional missions of academic institutions and the pharmaceutical industry are almost diametrically opposed. Have we reached the point where ‘publish or perish’ is being replaced by ‘patent and prosper’? Participants had a timely discussion with Dr. Mary Hendrix, President and Scientific Director, Children’s Memorial Research, about the role of industry competitiveness in biomedical research and its impact on the future of health care.

c2st

Recent Posts

From the Lab to the Living Room: The Ethics of At-Home DNA Testing

Genetic testing. It sounds like something that can only be done in a fancy laboratory…

8 hours ago

The Slimy Solution to Plastic Pollution

Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our packaging, our clothes, our water, and even our bloodstreams.…

3 weeks ago

Science Literacy: Ways of Thinking & Being

As our world is constantly changing with new technology, ideas, and discoveries, it can be…

3 months ago

“Like Eating Chocolate”: A Discussion on Positive Gender Experiences with Dr. Will Beischel

Have you ever thought about how your gender might make you feel good? Gender can…

3 months ago

Science with Heart: Dr. Grace Muller’s Mission to Make Cardiac Research Accessible

Biomedical research allows us to better understand how our bodies function, yet this information is…

3 months ago

A Galaxy of Data: Connecting Scientists to the Vera Rubin Observatory

The vast majority of telescopes today observe just one small part of the sky at…

3 months ago