Episode 22 - Who decides what is researched?

As members of the public how can we influence what is developed? Who is making the decisions about which new medicines and products get researched? That’s the topic for today, and I’m afraid it’s not great news, everyone!

References - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7841468/

https://researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/equity-and-inclusivity-in-research-funding

Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm!

Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/