European Clinical Trials Regulation

The European Parliament voted on the text of the new Clinical Trials Regulation

Status: Completed

Microbial challenge studies

Working group report on microbial challenge studies of human volunteers

Status: Completed

Systems biology

In 2005 the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Academy of Engineering identified systems biology as an area of scientific and national priority and set up a joint working group to investigate. The report of this working group was released in 2007.

Status: Completed

Personal data for public good: using health information in medical research

In 2004, the Academy launched a study to examine the current and future situation regarding the use of patient data in medical research. Medical research using patient data has had a long and successful history of providing vital knowledge on the causes of disease and the effectiveness of treatments. The Academy remains a consistent voice in debates on the use of patient records in research.

Status: Completed

Use of non-human primates in research

Working group examining the scientific basis for recent, current and future use of non-human primates in biological and medical research.

Status: Completed

Revalidation reforms

Status: Completed

Detection and identification of infectious disease

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Research in general practice

The Academy’s workshop report ‘Research in general practice: bringing innovation into patient care’ was published in October 2009.

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'Science and Innovation: Working Towards a Ten Year Strategy' consultation

The Academy responded to a 2004 UK Government consultation entitled 'Science and Innovation: Working Towards a Ten Year Strategy'

Status: Completed

Choosing health

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