Top scientists issue stark warning over medical research lag


David Allen
Reporter

Over 70 of Australia’s top scientists have urged the government to unlock billions in stranded medical research funding, warning young researchers and new innovations are being locked out under the current grant system.

An open letter published on Monday calls for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to start paying out its planned $1 billion annual grant dividend to staunch what it warned was an industry-wide decline.

The letter says …

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