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Research and society: a relationship with two faces

A Pletscher1

  • 1Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, Basel.

Journal of Receptor Research
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Biomedical research improves lives but faces societal challenges like ethical concerns and funding issues. Addressing these requires enhanced quality, responsibility, and openness to new ideas for future progress.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical research
  • Societal impact of science

Background:

  • Biomedical research is crucial for quality of life improvements.
  • It also generates societal challenges, including unfulfilled expectations, ethical dilemmas, misuse potential, and financial limitations.
  • These issues threaten basic research and promote non-scientific medical practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the dual nature of biomedical research: its benefits and its societal challenges.
  • To identify key areas for future improvement in the conduct and perception of biomedical research.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis and discussion of the current state and future challenges of biomedical research.
  • It synthesizes common issues and proposes directions for advancement.

Main Results:

  • Biomedical research's societal challenges can undermine its progress and favor unscientific approaches.
  • Key areas for future development include research quality, ethical conscientiousness, societal communication, and embracing unconventional methods.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing societal concerns and improving research practices are vital for the continued success and integrity of biomedical research.
  • Future biomedical research must prioritize quality, responsibility, open communication, and adaptability to unconventional approaches to overcome societal challenges.

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