Works in Progress Podcast

Drug development has never been more expensive, in terms of output per dollar spent. 

This trend, called Eroom's law, is surprising, considering incredible technological advances.

Ben and Saloni talk to Ruxandra Teslo about why this has happened and what can be done about it.

How can we reform clinical trials to make them more efficient and abundant? Why are so many pharma companies moving early trials to Australia? What's wrong with ethics boards and how can we fix them without compromising on safety?

What is Works in Progress Podcast?

Works in Progress is an online magazine devoted to new and underrated ideas about economic growth, scientific progress, and technology. Subscribe to listen to the Works in Progress podcast, plus Hard Drugs by Saloni Dattani and Jacob Trefethen.