Trust in Medical Research.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, W. P. (Warwick P.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research--Government policy.

Research.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Melbourne : Monash University Publishing, 2023.

Summary:

This book explores the challenges and opportunities in the field of medical research, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency, and ethical practices. Written by Warwick Peter Anderson, a seasoned leader in national and international medical research funding, the book examines critical topics such as public funding mechanisms, peer review processes, barriers for underrepresented groups, and the impact of political interference. It also addresses issues like research misconduct, unreliable publications, and data utilization. Anderson advocates for reforms to strengthen the integrity of medical research and counter the growing mistrust fueled by misinformation and anti-science sentiment. The book is intended for researchers, policymakers, and the general public interested in understanding and improving the medical research ecosystem. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Dedication

Preface

1. Trust and Honesty: Why we must drive change

Accounting for human nature

Scientists must lead the change

2. Public Funding Success: A century of medical research funding in Australia and beyond

Leadership and influence in healthcare research

Australian medical research support

Medical research is not a cure-all, but it is important

3. Deciding What to Fund: Peer review, ideas to improve it and what not to do

An essential but under-rewarded task

What researchers should expect of funding organisations

Good peer review committees

Giving feedback on applications

Avoiding conflicts of interest and biases

Medical research is more interdisciplinary than ever before

What can funders do to make reviewing easier?

‘Success rate’ is not a marker of the science

Maintaining the independence of peer review

4. Choosing Research Priorities: Why we need to listen to scientists and avoid waste

Real research priorities for Australia

The research priorities that science reveals

People as priorities

Infrastructure as a priority

Priorities in the philanthropic sector

Prioritising commercial development of medical research Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Anderson, Warwick Peter Trust in Medical Research

ISBN:

9781922979292

OCLC:

1482267159