Davies R M
Dental Health Unit, Manchester Science Park, UK.
J Dent. 1996 Jan-Mar;24(1-2):3-5. doi: 10.1016/0300-5712(95)00005-4.
The aim of this discussion document is to consider the potential benefits of collaborations between universities and industry. Universities and industry now exist in a harsh and competitive economic climate. Indeed, their very survival depends increasingly on their ability and willingness to adapt to an unprecedented pace of change. There are a number of compelling reasons for universities and industry to undertake collaborative research. The costs of research have escalated. Universities, of necessity, are increasingly seeking financial support from industry as conventional sources of funding have been systematically reduced. Companies can no longer be self sufficient in terms of the science and technology needed for success. The strength of universities is their science base, and industry recognizes that the rapid exploitation of scientific advances is the key to its survival. Both organizations can benefit from collaborative research programmes. Universities are able to make additional staff appointments which add to their intellectual resource and reputation. In addition the purchase of equipment enhances their infrastructure.
Industry has the opportunity to recognize the potential relevance and value of funded research and must harness and commercially exploit new knowledge as rapidly as possible. Ultimately such collaboration will give rise to new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases with benefits to all concerned.
本讨论文件的目的是探讨大学与产业界合作的潜在益处。如今，大学和产业界处于严峻且竞争激烈的经济环境中。事实上，它们的生存越来越依赖于自身适应前所未有的变革速度的能力和意愿。大学和产业界开展合作研究有诸多令人信服的理由。研究成本不断攀升。由于传统资金来源已被系统性削减，大学必然越来越多地寻求产业界的资金支持。企业在成功所需的科学技术方面已无法自给自足。大学的优势在于其科学基础，而产业界认识到迅速利用科学进展是其生存的关键。双方组织都能从合作研究项目中受益。大学能够增设教职岗位，这增加了其智力资源和声誉。此外，购置设备可改善其基础设施。
产业界有机会认识到资助研究的潜在相关性和价值，必须尽快利用并将新知识商业化。最终，这种合作将催生预防、诊断和治疗牙科疾病的新方法，使所有相关方受益。
