The New Federalism in Life Sciences Policy

What states and the Federal government should do to ensure progress in the life sciences.

Lately, individual states have become more interested in the ramifications of life sciences research and more assertive in forming policies that affect it (see "The State of Science Funding," The Scientist, March 2006). Both large and small states are now spending billions of dollars to support bioscience research and infrastructure (for examples, see www.battelle.org/news/06/default.stm). This "new federalism" in life sciences policy is directly linked to the combination of powerful economic incentives, and slowed or stalled federal initiatives related to healthcare and funding for R&D.


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