title: [Platforms are needed for innovative basic research in ophthalmology].
abstract: Basic research poses the cornerstone of technical innovation in all lines including medical sciences. Currently, there are shortages of professional scientists as well as technical supporting teams and facilities in the field of basic research of ophthalmology and visual science in China. Evaluation system and personnel policies are not supportive for innovative but high-risk-of-failure research projects. Discussion of reasons and possible solutions are given here to address these problems, aiming at promoting buildup of platforms hosting novel and important basic research in eye science in this country.
authors.forename: Yi-qiang
authors.initials: YQ
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D002681:China; D003405:Creativity; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012106:Research; D000078329:Workforce