Abstract
Bridging the Gap- Workshop series 2020-21
 This is the full report and discussions in the consensus building workshops and highlights of the thematic synthesis.
Highlights
We understood that the root cause of differential attainment (DA) lies in the inequalities that exist in society and all its institutions
In order to understand the causes of differential attainment (DA), one needs to explore the root causes of the inequalities which exist in our society
These inequalities emanate from prevalent beliefs which lead to behaviours that discriminate due to race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected characteristics
Summary
The UK’s life sciences environment has an enviable competitive advantage because of an outstanding research base in world-class universities and dedicated research institutes; thriving pharmaceutical and medical technology industries; significant capabilities in clinical and translational research in the NHS; and considerable support provided by the medical research charities. Initiatives such as the formation of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), investment in integrated academic training (IAT) pathways, and the development of Academic Health Science Centres and Networks (AHSCN), have transformed the UK’s clinical research capacity. In the 2020 Spending review, the UK Government pledged to increase public research and development (R&D) funding to £22 billion by 2024/25 in order to achieve a target of 2.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) spent on R&D by 2027 from the 0.7% in 2021. [230]
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