ABPI response to Prime Minister's announcement on support for medical research 

The Prime Minister has announced new funding and ambitious targets for UK medical research today (7 April).  

Responding to the announcement, Janet Valentine Executive Director Innovation and Research Policy, ABPI said: “The scale and ambition of the Prime Minister’s announcement today shows he understands the huge opportunity for the UK to be a global leader in clinical research, and that unlocking research access to health data and speeding up the set-up of clinical trials are fundamental to achieving that goal. 

“Public and patient confidence in the responsible use of health data will be critical to the success of the service, which is why the government is right to work closely with a trusted partner like the Wellcome Trust. 

“To make the most of this opportunity, it will be essential to build on the existing strengths and expertise within the UK health data system. It will also be vital that the pharmaceutical industry, as a major investor in research and development of innovative medicines, plays an integral role in the design and implementation of the new health data research service.”