The effects of the ongoing economic crisis on the Greek population have spurred a lively debate1 with calls for improved monitoring of vulnerability and prevention of poverty-related health threats at the community level. However, what happens if the necessary research capacity is seriously undermined by successive cuts in public spending, intensifying bureaucracy, and permeating uncertainty over the country’s bailout?
Although Greek scientists still demonstrate good rates of research productivity and are highly esteemed, it is debatable if this will continue at the same pace. Despite the more optimistic point of view expressed by Malone,2 it is no longer ‘business as usual’ for most Greek scientists. Their ability not only to cope with difficult work conditions but also …