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🧵Thread - basic science research in Oz

1. I sat down to read the #NHMRC Corporate Plan and I'm very disquieted about the implications for #BasicScience research in Australia

Is there space for basic science research in health and medical science in Australia?
2. My major concern is the reduced focus on basic science research with increased emphasis on translational research with 'tangible benefits for society'

In principle I don't disagree, and translation is the major underpinning for #MRFF which is an very important policy action
3. My understanding of the #MRFF is to complement the #NHMRC

Broadly speaking it seems NHMRC fills knowledge gaps with basic science and MRFF seeks to address development of drugs/treatments/cures etc and support consumers/industry etc with some overlap between these two bodies
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