This story out of the Washington Post reminded me of our discussion about collaboration. If anyone can figure out the right incentive structure here to illicit real collaboration, I think the federal government would be interested in hearing from you.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/02/06/drug-companies-have-always-been-bad-at-collaboration-thats-changing/
wow, what a project. 10 drug companies partnering on four huge diseases. I think this will be extremely difficult to pull off. It will require major work to get them to collaborate. At the same time, what an upside if they can do it. Thanks for sharing.