The Government asked the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) to look at the implications of future advances in the areas of brain science, addiction and drugs
Such developments may have wide-reaching implications for society over the next 20 years and we need to begin to address the issues now, both within and beyond Government.
The AMS is an independent body which promotes advances in medical science and campaigns to ensure these are translated as quickly as possible into healthcare benefits for society. The Academy’s 849 Fellows are the United Kingdom’s leading medical scientists from hospitals, academia, industry and the public service.
The AMS report was published in May 2008. The report included recommendations for future public policy and research needs. The Government response, led by the Department of Health is expected within 12-18 months of the report’s publication
