The FORUM

Optimizing stratified medicines R&D

This report of an Academy FORUM symposium to explore issues associated with the introduction of stratified medicines was published in December 2008.  The report explores different perspectives and considers the options for taking forward stratified medicines R&D.

Careers for Biomedical Scientists and Clinicians in Industry: Promoting Greater Mobility

The Academy of Medical Sciences has long promoted relations between academia and industry through the work of its FORUM. A previous Academy report, ‘The Freedom to Succeed’ , identified considerable scope for improving mobility between the two sectors and promoting the place of industry as an attractive career destination. To explore this further, a small working group was convened to look more closely at perceptions towards careers in industry and to identify opportunities for promoting greater mobility. Evidence was sought from a range of academics, learned societies, public sector organisations, commercial companies and young scientists and researchers.

The report produced by this working group presents findings in the form of a discussion paper, intended to open up debate and stimulate further input.

We welcome comments on the issues raised in this paper, which can be E-mailed to robert.frost@acmedsci.ac.uk.

Safer Medicines

This report, published on 22 November 2005, is the first from the Academy's industry FORUM.

More than sixty leading scientists, including Academy Fellows and many others, were involved in the production of the report.

A full copy of the report is available to download below.  A total of seven working groups were set up to look at various areas in the safety assessment of drugs. Download reports from these working groups.

For further information or to request a printed copy of the report, please email robert.frost@acmedsci.ac.uk.