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[AAMRI @AAMRI_Aus]

Ian Frazer: ideally we want the database for #medicalresearch to be the whole of Australia to ensure the best #publichealth outcomes #MRFF

[AAMRI @AAMRI_Aus]

Packed to the rafters for the #MRFF consultation in Melbourne. #clinicaltrials & #publichealth hot discussion topics

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Clinical trials driven by commercialisation and public good - there is space for the #MRFF to participate in the public good side

[MS Australia @MS_Australia]

Submissions (167 incl. @MSResearchAust) & consumer feedback to inform #MRFF long-term strategy & short-term priorities #MS

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The Biomedical Translation Fund announced yesterday will address one key valley of death #MRFF

[Greg Hunt @TheHonGregHunt]

New $500 million biomedical fund will capitalise on our research & entrepreneurial strengths https://t.co/b4nomE6YYQ

[NHMRC @nhmrc]

Check out the turn out for #NHMRCStructuralReview in #Melbourne. Book for remaining sessions https://t.co/Zu1gzVggk1

[Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea AM @MVEG001]

Here is the #NHMRCStructuralReview link again: https://t.co/8YlEOG7u4M It is important you have your say. Now is time for positive change!

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@DrKatHolt ideas grant scheme is intended to ensure researchers can pursue new, riskier research

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#NHMRCStructuralReview Parkville forum has concluded - see @nhmrc for slides and further info how to contribute

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Q: how will models give flexibility for movement b/w teams?
A: learnings from current program grant system
#NHMRCStructuralReview

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Q: how will new system impact diff institutions?
A: all good researchers should be funded irrespective of institution
#NHMRCStructuralReview

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Q: how can method development and software dev be included?
A: important but keep in same stream
#NHMRCStructuralReview

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Q: how will stability of new scheme vs need for analysis & improvement be considered?
A: both important
#NHMRCStructuralReview

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Q: timing for implementation of changes?
A: earliest possible scenario would be to start transition in 2018
#NHMRCStructuralReview

[ABACBS @abacbs]

Great to hear positive message from @NHMRC CEO for bioinformatics people as part of #NHMRCStructuralReview at @WEHI_research

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Q: how will MRFF impact funding?
A: expected MRFF will boost funding to certain priority areas
#NHMRCStructuralReview

[ABACBS @abacbs]

We'll be forming a working group to respond to the #NHMRCStructuralReview on behalf of the Bioinf & Comp Bio communities. Have your say!

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Q: do schemes adequately consider public health research needs?
A: this is important, also relevant to bioinformatics
#NHMRCStructuralReview