Policy can play a significant role in fostering innovation through:
1. Funding Allocation: Governments can allocate more resources to cancer research, ensuring sustained funding for long-term projects.
2. Regulatory Frameworks: Creating flexible and adaptive regulatory frameworks can help speed up the approval process for new treatments without compromising safety.
3. Public-Private Partnerships: Encouraging collaborations between public institutions and private companies can pool resources and expertise, accelerating innovation.
4. Education and Training: Investing in education and training programs for researchers and healthcare professionals can build a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation.
