Private Grants, Group Discussion 2 help

Read the recommended article and find other outside resources. Contribute your opinions, new information and references.

MY section of this discussion is as follows:

Private Grants
What I need is a 7 Slide Power Point some of Private funding, that also incorporates what is listed below. Please ask me questions if you are unsure

Discussion topic: Funding Medical Research

How should decisions be made about allocating funds for medical research?

Think about the following questions:

Do you agree or disagree with the article?
Is a disease that is genetically-based of more value to study than one that is behaviorally-based? (eg., cancer, alcoholism and substance abuse)
Should we spend more money for treatment or prevention? If both, then what proportions of funds should be allocated for each?
In what form can “prevention” be delivered? public education? vaccines/medications? both?
What diseases/conditions/addictions receive priority? Why?
How is a research proposal evaluated to determine if it deserves the allocation of funds?
How is research funded via federal grants? via private grants?

Your group presentation should include the following sections:

Be sure to support your information with valid references!