World Survey of Public Funding for Genomics Research
Author Information
Author(s): Jennifer Reineke Pohlhaus, Robert M Cook-Deegan
Primary Institution: Duke University
Hypothesis
How has public funding for genomics research evolved globally over the past two decades?
Conclusion
Public funding for genomics research averaged around $2.9 billion annually from 2003 to 2006, with the United States being the largest contributor.
Supporting Evidence
- The U.S. accounted for 35% of worldwide public funding for genomics research.
- Ireland, the UK, and Canada had higher genomics funding per capita than the U.S.
- The survey identified 89 organizations, with 34 providing detailed funding data.
Takeaway
This study looked at how much money countries spend on genomics research, showing that the U.S. spends the most, but other countries like Ireland and the UK spend more per person.
Methodology
The study surveyed 89 organizations across 26 countries to gather data on public funding for genomics research.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to incomplete data from some organizations and varying definitions of genomics.
Limitations
The survey does not cover all organizations or countries that fund genomics research, and definitions of genomics vary among organizations.
Participant Demographics
34 organizations from 13 countries provided funding data.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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