Medicine and Health

The translational lag narrative in policy discourse in the United States and the European Union: a comparative study

E. Aarden, L. Marelli, et al.

This paper explores the intriguing 'translational lag narrative' that underscores the disparity between clinical innovation and basic science in the US and EU. Authored by Erik Aarden, Luca Marelli, and Alessandro Blasimme, the study reveals significant sociotechnical differences in policy discourse and the challenges faced in clinical translation.

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Abstract

This paper presents a qualitative content analysis of policy documents (n=28) from the US and EU (2000-2018) to examine how the "translational lag narrative"—the idea that clinical innovation lags behind basic science—is articulated in policy discourse. The analysis reveals key impediments to clinical translation and highlights differences in sociotechnical imaginaries between the US and EU. US discourse focuses on reinstating linearity in the knowledge-to-innovation process, while EU discourse emphasizes constructing a European model of economic growth centered on a knowledge-based economy.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 06, 2021

Authors

Erik Aarden, Luca Marelli, Alessandro Blasimme

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