Australia sitting on over $1 billion of unused medical research funding as scientists abandon the field

HGSA member Rehan Villani shares her experience of working in research and fighting for research funding.

The cap on MRFF spending significantly impacts the lives of researchers and the lives they are seeking to improve through research.

More effective and comprehensive funding for research is needed to ensure we can continue gene discovery and translation into positive outcomes.

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