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Most in the industry would not include fundamental research in drug development, so it's not just me. That said, fundamental research is very important, and so
by slashdave 2y ago
Most in the industry would not include fundamental research in drug development, so it's not just me.
That said, fundamental research is very important, and so is the NIH. The NIH also funds many clinical trials, specifically those that the industry is not willing to.
- sudosysgen 2y agoSure, and that's a choice that's useful to the industry. It doesn't change that the fundamental research is a necessary part of the drug development process, and that our taxes pay for because the industry won't and can't.