Invitation to Collaborate on Developing a Guideline for Effective Policy Impact#
Prof. Eva Kondorossi, the Chair of the Life Sciences class and Prof. Péter Hegyi, the Chair if the Clinical and Veterinary sciece section and Academic Director of the Budapest Knowledge Hub
invite the members of the Life Sciences Class (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Cell and Developmental Biology, Physiology and Neuroscience and Clinical and Veterinary Science sections) to participate in an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making.
The members are invited to join in developing a comprehensive guideline that will facilitate the effective translation of scientific findings into policy decisions.
Position paper outlining the need for and approach to this guideline#
Dear Academia Europaea Members,
We would like to invite you to develop a position paper of AE for the early utilization of scientific results.
We are writing to bring to your attention a critical issue that has persisted within our scientific community — the difficulty in translating scientific achievements and research outcomes back to daily patient care. A significant factor contributing to this challenge is that our research findings often do not effectively reach or influence policymakers. Many policymakers, not being specialists in scientific research, find the technical nature of the papers inaccessible, which in turn hampers their ability to make informed decisions on matters related to efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of clinical interventions.
To address this unmet need, we initiate a project that aims to make scientific papers more accessible to non-specialist stakeholders, especially policymakers. Our proposal includes a novel approach in the discussion sections of scientific papers, including a distinct, easily understandable figure summarizing implications for policymakers. This visual representation is designed to bridge the gap between complex scientific data and policy-making needs, ensuring that pivotal decisions are informed by solid scientific evidence.
We believe this initiative could significantly enhance the translation of research into policy and practice, but it requires collaborative effort and consensus. Therefore, we invite you to participate in this project to refine this proposal and explore the potential for publishing an Academia Europaea position paper on this vital topic. This paper will highlight the importance of clear communication in scientific research and its implications for policy-making.
Attached, you will find a short PowerPoint presentation outlining our proposed changes. We would greatly appreciate your insights and contributions in this project.
Please RSVP, but no later than 27th June 2024, to the email address of ae.clinvetsci@gmail.com
if you would like to participate in the project. The online meeting is expected to be convened in the first two weeks of July. We look forward to the opportunity of working together with you.
Péter Hegyi MAE
Chair of Academia Europaea Clinical and Veterinary Sciences Section Academic Director of Academia Europaea Budapest Hub
on behalf of
Éva Kondorosi MAE
Chair of Academia Europaea Class C
Chair of Academia Europaea Clinical and Veterinary Sciences Section Academic Director of Academia Europaea Budapest Hub
on behalf of
Éva Kondorosi MAE
Chair of Academia Europaea Class C
- Download a detailed proposal
on including an "implementation for policy makers" section in scientific publications
- Download the position paper
