Led by
Prof. Niamh Fitzgerald
Director of the Institute for Social Marketing & Health
Group overview
Based on previous and ongoing work, it’s argued there is a gap between the wider prevention research community, who have a range of experiences and views related to commercial interactions in research, and researchers who study corporate political activity, who experience the (empirically documented) ‘chilling effect’ of industry responses to their work.
This groups strives to better connect the two research communities. Sharing learning and experiences can help us identify any gaps in understanding, with the aim of creating a more collegiate atmosphere in which commercial interactions are discussed. All of this will support researchers to carry out prevention science the public can trust.
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.
