Influencing policy
One of the key aims of many science dialogue projects is to influence public policy, but it is notoriously difficult to do so. We have great contacts and a realistic understanding of how to catch government policymakers' attentions.
The Royal Society's Science in Society programme looked at the issue of medical genetics in 2003, Think-Lab managed the 2003 National Forum which produced some interesting feedback of relevance to health policy. We worked with the Royal Society to produce a report for policymakers and using our political contacts and lobbying skills, we helped facilitate meetings with key officials and the then Secretary of State for Health.
The outputs of the Royal Society's Science in Society programme have formed a significant part of the 2003 Genetics White Paper.
