I understand your confusion re the seeming contradiction re Laura Deming's desire to promote a long-term research orientation vs getting technologies out of the lab and into the market sooner. I know Laura very well. Do not bet against her. Ever. Look up "implacable" or "relentless" in any dictionary and that's her.
She has developed a pragmatic strategy to change the entire way we fund scientific research. There's a reason for the seeming contradiction that can be easily explained to anyone who understands how markets work. I can't go into details but it is one of many sub-components of the main funding structure. It makes use of shorter-term opportunities that crop up... (read more)
I understand your confusion re the seeming contradiction re Laura Deming's desire to promote a long-term research orientation vs getting technologies out of the lab and into the market sooner. I know Laura very well. Do not bet against her. Ever. Look up "implacable" or "relentless" in any dictionary and that's her.
She has developed a pragmatic strategy to change the entire way we fund scientific research. There's a reason for the seeming contradiction that can be easily explained to anyone who understands how markets work. I can't go into details but it is one of many sub-components of the main funding structure. It makes use of shorter-term opportunities that crop up... (read more)