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Marjanovic, Sonja; Hanney, Stephen; Wooding, Steven – RAND Corporation, 2009
This report critically examines studies of how scientific research drives innovation which is then translated into socio-economic benefits. It focuses on research evaluation insights that are relevant not only to the academic community, but also to policymakers and evaluation practitioners--and particularly to biomedical and health research…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Evaluation Research, Research and Development, Research Reports
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Moss, Thomas H. – Science, Technology, and Human Values, 1984
Discusses issues and the public's concerns related to using laboratory animals for research purposes. Indicates that several perceptions (such as recognizing that the public's attitudes toward respect for animal life are no more irrational than many broader attitudes toward the sacredness of life) characterize the most responsible of recent…
Descriptors: Animals, Federal Legislation, Higher Education, Laboratory Animals
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Zola, Judith C.; And Others – Science, Technology, and Human Values, 1984
Examines the extent to which issues related to animal experimentation are in conflict and proposes choices that might least comprise them. These issues include animal well-being, human well-being, self-interest of science, scientific validity and responsibility, progress in biomedical and behavioral science, and the future quality of medical care.…
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Federal Legislation, Higher Education
McPheeters, Harold L. – 1989
Health care has become a leading growth sector of the economy, and a large part of that growth has its origin in the research generated by faculty in academic health centers. This paper discusses an effective program for translating academic health center research into economic development based upon observations at 12 centers. Topics included…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Economic Progress, Health Programs, Health Services
Herman, Samuel S.; Singer, Allen M. – 1985
An examination of the changes over a ten-year period (from 1972 to 1982) in the number, distribution, and characteristics of Ph.D. faculty of clinical departments of medical schools is provided in this report. Trends in the training and research involvements of this group are stated with special emphasis on an analysis of the factors associated…
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Biomedicine, Graduate Medical Education, Health Personnel
Institute of Medicine (NAS), Washington, DC. – 1985
Designed to provide assistance in the assessment of the need for biomedical and behavioral research personnel, this report presents research findings related to specific medical careers. The review includes an examination of the system under which biomedical and behavioral scientists are trained for research careers and the United States…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Biomedicine, Dentists, Government Role