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Ian Frazer: ideally we want the database for #medicalresearch to be the whole of Australia to ensure the best #publichealth outcomes #MRFF
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Packed to the rafters for the #MRFF consultation in Melbourne. #clinicaltrials & #publichealth hot discussion topics
Clinical trials driven by commercialisation and public good - there is space for the #MRFF to participate in the public good side
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Submissions (167 incl. @MSResearchAust) & consumer feedback to inform #MRFF long-term strategy & short-term priorities #MS
The Biomedical Translation Fund announced yesterday will address one key valley of death #MRFF
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New $500 million biomedical fund will capitalise on our research & entrepreneurial strengths minister.industry.gov.au/min… – at Melbourne, Victoria
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Check out the turn out for #NHMRCStructuralReview in #Melbourne. Book for remaining sessions ow.ly/ZDTc302uonl
Here is the #NHMRCStructuralReview link again: consultations.nhmrc.gov.au/p… It is important you have your say. Now is time for positive change!
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#NHMRCStructuralReview Parkville forum has concluded - see @nhmrc for slides and further info how to contribute
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Q: how will models give flexibility for movement b/w teams? A: learnings from current program grant system #NHMRCStructuralReview
Q: how will new system impact diff institutions? A: all good researchers should be funded irrespective of institution #NHMRCStructuralReview
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Q: how can method development and software dev be included? A: important but keep in same stream #NHMRCStructuralReview
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Q: how will stability of new scheme vs need for analysis & improvement be considered? A: both important #NHMRCStructuralReview
Q: timing for implementation of changes? A: earliest possible scenario would be to start transition in 2018 #NHMRCStructuralReview
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Great to hear positive message from @NHMRC CEO for bioinformatics people as part of #NHMRCStructuralReview at @WEHI_research
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Q: how will MRFF impact funding? A: expected MRFF will boost funding to certain priority areas #NHMRCStructuralReview
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We'll be forming a working group to respond to the #NHMRCStructuralReview on behalf of the Bioinf & Comp Bio communities. Have your say!
Q: do schemes adequately consider public health research needs? A: this is important, also relevant to bioinformatics #NHMRCStructuralReview
Q: how will career disruption, gender equity factored in? A: important point, need to be ensured #NHMRCStructuralReview