Led by
Prof. Niamh Fitzgerald
Director of the Institute for Social Marketing & Health
Theme overview
To share, compare and reflect on network and consortia approaches to managing interactions with and interference by commercial sector organisations and to consider existing and parallel developments on management of research interactions with the commercial sector. To support and reflect on best practice in these matters.
Commercial Interactions in NCD Prevention Research: Decision-making & Governance webinar
This webinar was held in November 2022. Dr Katherine Cullerton, from The University of Queensland, presented research and guidance regarding decisions involving research engagement with commercial organisations. Professor Jonathan Marks, from Penn State University, presented on the main themes from his book (‘The Perils of Partnership’) and other literature to illustrate some of the potential risks of industry collaboration, drawing on examples from food and pharmaceutical industries.