The private sector must lead the way in biomedical research 

The potential diversion of government funds for biomedical research has sparked intense debate in recent weeks. Understandably, many in the medical and scientific communities are concerned about what these changes might mean for the future of groundbreaking discoveries, treatments and cures.

Yet, for those of us in the private sector who have long recognized our role in funding innovative research, this is not a new conversation. Government funding has always been subject to shifting priorities...