Innovation Pharmaceuticals Inc (IPIX)

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“is based on ongoing independent laboratory research being conducted by scientists at George Mason University (GMU)/National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases (NCBID). “

Contrary to your assertion, that doesn’t mean that IPIX aren’t paying for the research.

It just means they don’t get to vet or otherwise influence the results or the publication that might ensue from the research they paid for.

There’s fairly standard language in that type of contract that still allows it to be described as independent.