State strategies of governance in biomedical innovation: aligning conceptual approaches for understanding 'Rising Powers' in the global context
2011

Governance Strategies in Biomedical Innovation

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Brian Salter, Alex Faulkner

Primary Institution: King's College London

Hypothesis

How can governance strategies in biomedical innovation be aligned to better understand the role of 'Rising Powers' in the global context?

Conclusion

An integrative conceptual framework is needed to understand the co-production of innovation and governance in the biomedical sector.

Supporting Evidence

  • Biomedical innovation is a global priority for many countries.
  • Rising Powers like China and India are challenging the traditional dominance of the US in biomedical innovation.
  • Governance strategies must adapt to the complexities of innovation processes.

Takeaway

Countries are trying to figure out how to work together to create new medical technologies while also making sure everyone benefits. It's like building a big team to solve a puzzle.

Methodology

The paper reviews various social science approaches to governance in biomedical innovation, focusing on the roles of different states, particularly 'Rising Powers'.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in the selection of literature and approaches discussed.

Limitations

The paper does not provide empirical data to support its claims.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1744-8603-7-3

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