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Leopoldina seeks comprehensive Medical Research Act

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German Science Academy says current draft is inadequate for its intended purpose

Germany’s Leopoldina science academy has criticised a draft regulation intended to remove obstacles to progress in research into new drugs and medical devices, saying it will deliver only selective improvements.

The country needs “much more comprehensive measures…to prevent an impending exodus of excellent scientists and pharmaceutical companies”, it said in a statement on 3 June.

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