It’s clear that the current state of affairs is not sustainable. We cannot just continue to talk and write about these things; we have to take action. We need leaders to step up and work with young scientists on improving conditions in our collective system.
In fast-paced crises like COVID-19, making use of scientific discovery in policymaking is challenging. We should learn the lessons of the current pandemic to make science a better partner to decision-makers in future crises, Sandro Galea writes.