More than ever, researchers need to explain how they use taxpayer money to provide tangible benefits.
I'll start: My lab has developed a completely novel way to make cellular therapies a lot more effective. Our approach shows promising results in pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer.
I'll start: My lab has developed a completely novel way to make cellular therapies a lot more effective. Our approach shows promising results in pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer.
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They might not have been able to sell it, and the research might not have happened.
Forcing this is dangerous.
There is work that is fundamental, and may take years to see realized; but, it still should be communicated.
What I'd like more researchers to realize is that it need not be a burden, unpacked here:
https://www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-careers/in-your-new-years-resolutions-for-2025-consider-public-outreach/
Research for knowledge sake is money well-spent. Today’s seemingly intangible benefit may be a step to tomorrow’s tangible breakthrough. There is no loss from better understanding and more knowledge.