Pros
There has been some fresh blood added to management in the space bioscience division in the last year. These individuals are committed to improving facilities and expanding the research. There is a general sense that the future of space bioscience is wide open.
Cons
There is some old guard who seem resistant to change. It's fine for the civil servants among them since they have a guaranteed job. There is a fair amount of bad blood between some members of the division, both civil servants and contractors, because of budget stress, conflicting and stubborn personalities and perhaps a little insecurity. Unfortunately, everyone suffers as a result. Contractors are shuffled around at the whim of civil servants (clients) and the contracting company as if we are a commodity and not individuals with career aspirations.