Ideal recruitment situation
| Element number | Description |
| 1. | An understanding and engagement with the view that systematic research into COVID-19 was the only effective way to progress towards treatments |
| 2. | The ability to resource research |
| 3. | Leadership to drive the needed understanding, resourcing and systems |
| 4. | Teams of motivated, committed medical and research and development staff working to their strengths |
| 5. | Strong systems to enable those teams to work to their full potential and receive support when required, coupled with an inclusive communications strategy |