The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI) - founded by the MRC, Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust and UCL -has published its 'Science Vision' for the proposed centre to be built in London. You can find it here.
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NICE announcement on anti-TNF therapy
Today's guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to widen access to anti-TNF drugs for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has been widely welcomed by patient groups and medical research charities such as Arthritis Research UK. Those digging further into the story may be interested to know that it was researchers … Continue reading NICE announcement on anti-TNF therapy
Eurobarometer on science and technology (England 1 Latvia 0)
For those of you who feel despondent about science's chances following yesterday's Budget think of it this way. We are through the group stages, have conceded little and are now through to the knockout stages where we have everything to play for. We just need to take our chances. Those of you thinking of an … Continue reading Eurobarometer on science and technology (England 1 Latvia 0)
Science and the Budget 2010
When I first started working in Westminster I seem to remember having to go and collect the Budget papers from HM Treasury. These days you can download them after the Chancellow has spoken. But such is the interest on the day, that it might still be quicker if you walk. So, while you are waiting … Continue reading Science and the Budget 2010
Science in a 'Big Society'
I was at the ACEVO CEO Summit this morning. One of those rare occasions when the presentations are so good you don't want to leave. The first was by Richard Reeves, the Director of DEMOS who will shortly become Special Adviser to the Deputy PM, Nick Clegg. The second by writer and broadcaster, Simon Fanshawe. … Continue reading Science in a 'Big Society'
Charities leading the way in stem cell research..and globally at that!
Charities working on an international scale is a topic that I have occasionally written about on this blog from time to time. One of the team here in the office passed the following on to me. I thought it was worth posting as a good example of a charity taking a leading role in setting-up … Continue reading Charities leading the way in stem cell research..and globally at that!
Universities and Research
A quick post in support of this week's campaign by Universities UK called 'What's the Big Idea?' and highlighting 'the essential role of universities in the UK and their impact on the economy, culture, society, the environment and much more.' There is both a campaign website here, and a Facebook site with some fun celebrity stuff … Continue reading Universities and Research
The trials of conducting clinical trials
'...while the charity has a long tail, it is a strong and growing one.'
Andrew Lansley Speech.
I received this link today from one of AMRC's partner organisations, National Voices. It will take you to the text of the first major speech by Andrew Lansley MP, Secretary of State for Health. Given the audience of National Voices members and panelists, LINks members and Patients Association members it understandably focuses on the patient … Continue reading Andrew Lansley Speech.
The Reith Lectures, Lord Rees and Science Citizenship
I am on the train back from taking part in a parallel universe (ok, session) about 'impact' at the Professional Association of Research Managers and Administrators (PARMA) annual conference in Manchester. When I get abck I am looking forward to catching up on the second of the Reith Lectures being given this year by Lord Rees, President of … Continue reading The Reith Lectures, Lord Rees and Science Citizenship
The NHS as a global winner….and more on research collaborations
A quiet moment in the wake of the Bank Holiday allows me to do a quick post to draw you attention to two pieces of work - one completed, the other ongoing - here at AMRC. The first is a report of a seminar we held with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in … Continue reading The NHS as a global winner….and more on research collaborations
Challenge for Government
So, this week, we began rolling out our 'Challenge for Government' document to Government, MPs, Peers and policy-makers (you can find out more about it by clicking on the page link above and following the links to our dedicated website). Some might want to call 'Challenge for Government' a manifesto. But I hope and believe … Continue reading Challenge for Government
UKCMRI and other news
In Manchester at the Lowry Centre today for the NHS R&D Forum conference. I have fond memories of Manchester having spent some of my childhood growing up near Wilmslow. Indeed, it was on a hot sunny day such as this that I remember myself and umpteen other seven year olds sitting on a gym mat listening to … Continue reading UKCMRI and other news
ReSET – a final word
Welcome confirmation on the Department of Health's website today, that they will not be going ahead with the implementation of the ReSET Guidance on the attribution of NHS non-commercial Research costs, Support costs and Treatment costs. As you'll know from my blog over recent months, ReSET was causing very real concerns within the charity sector … Continue reading ReSET – a final word
Science Minister Speaks
The new Science Minister, David Willetts MP, gave his first press briefing at the Science Media Centre yesterday. His comments have been reported in a number of places including the BBC. But Mark Henderson's blog at The Times is the most detailed. The Minister seems to have handled the funding question in the only … Continue reading Science Minister Speaks
Charities and peer review
I am often asked how medical research charities ensure that the funds they raise are awarded to the best science and the best scientists. It is a condition of AMRC membership that charities must be able to demonstrate a clear process for the independent external peer review and funding of research grants as well as … Continue reading Charities and peer review
The Coalition Government and Science
As a follow-up to my post yesterday before the formation of the Conservative/Lib Dem Coalition Government, you might want to look at this article by Geoff Brumfiel at naturenews which looks at the coalition agreement published today and speculates what it might mean for science. Interestingly I noticed on the Downing Street website this evening … Continue reading The Coalition Government and Science
Everything has changed, nothing has changed
It was only this week it dawned on me that, in our gripping and rapidly daunting state of statelessness, I had entered a self-imposed state of purdah with my blog. For no reason at all. No more... If you are looking for some insight on what a hung parliament will mean for science then you … Continue reading Everything has changed, nothing has changed
More on clinical research regulation
I have a faint recollection from my time living in the US, that Fox News channel ran a regular item on its late evening news programme which was called 'Information Overload' - a 30 second snippet of 'news you can use' - backed by heavy rock music. I pass the following on with the same … Continue reading More on clinical research regulation
ReSET – the costs of clinical research
ReSET, otherwise known as the Department of Health's guidance on the attribution of NHS non-commercial Research costs, NHS Support Costs and Treatment Costs, was published two weeks ago. Very simply it sets out who - the NHS, Department of Health, or research funder - should pay for which component of running a research study such as … Continue reading ReSET – the costs of clinical research
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