Moving from academia to government was challenging, but learning to translate evidence-based results into policy decisions that impact society is hugely rewarding, writes Robin May.
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R.C.M. holds academic positions at the University of Birmingham and at Gresham College and is currently seconded to the UK Government.
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May, R.C. Translating between science and politics as a government adviser. Nat Microbiol 9, 2202–2203 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-024-01776-w
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