I think the problem is, solving large complex problems (like Parkinsons) requires a very solid foundation of basic research. If you don't pay for the basic rese

I think the problem is, solving large complex problems (like Parkinsons) requires a very solid foundation of basic research. If you don't pay for the basic research, you don't get the foundation - and everybody is essentially leaping around in the dark. I don't think the issue is about resources per se. I think it's more about Universities prioritizing high impact research, as in, the kind of research that appeals to non-scientists, in industry, media, or academia in general.