The Potential Benefits of Research May Justify Certain Research Risks
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The commercialization of university-based research: Balancing risks and benefits
BACKGROUND The increasing push to commercialize university research has emerged as a significant science policy challenge. While the socio-economic benefits of increased and rapid research commercialization are often emphasized in policy statements and discussions, there is less mention or discussion of potential risks. In this paper, we highlight such potential risks and call for a more balanc...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatrics
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0031-4005,1098-4275
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-1703