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Robert De Dominicis
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It was during a family sojourn to the seaside town of Pescara, Italy, Rob DeDominicis first laid eyes on what would become the harbinger of his future. Andrew McKean writes.
As a researcher our concerns about panels of researchers are how it might affect competition. There are very high barriers to entry now and a panel is another hurdle to jump before being able to compete for research contracts.
Quality of research requirements are necessary and perhaps a review of processes and methodology by an independent body might be more appropriate.
Other ideas such as where Licensees become shareholders of a researcher only whilst they use the research will help to align interests of researchers and advisers.
Agree 100% with this observation. The "Master - Servant" relationship with the Master being whose paying for the service is and has always been wrong. The suggested change would fix this & remove bias plus increase integrity of the system.