Research!America takes positions advocating for strong, sustained federal funding and policies that provide a favorable climate for health-related research.
Below are statements released by Research!America. Press releases issued by Research!America can be found here.
Research!America Urges President, Congress: Prioritize Research at Health Summit
Poll: Public Wants Faster Turnaround for New Drugs, Medical Devices
WASHINGTON—Research!America urges the President and Congress to make research part of the discussion at the President's health care summit on February 25. "To truly improve the health of all Americans, our health care system must have a stronger foundation of research," said John Edward Porter, former Illinois Congressman and chair of Research!America.
President Obama’s 2011 Budget:
Research!America Thanks White House for Prioritizing Medical and Health Research
WASHINGTON-Research!America’s board chair, former Illinois Congressman John Edward Porter, and president, Mary Woolley, responded to President Obama’s proposed FY2011 budget, released earlier today.
President Obama’s 2011 Budget:
Research!America Urges White House to Prioritize Medical and Health Research—for Jobs, Economic Growth and Americans’ Health
WASHINGTON—Research!America's board chair, former Illinois Congressman John Edward Porter, and president, Mary Woolley, urge President Obama to make research a priority in his upcoming FY 2011 budget proposal.
Research!America Statement: Research Funding in Final FY 2010 Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON—Research!America responded to medical and health research funding levels in the final FY 2010 appropriations bill. Approved Sunday by the Senate, the bill now goes to President Obama for his signature.
Giving Thanks: November 23 Honors Public Health Heroes
Research!America Urges Strong Funding for CDC, State and Local Health Departments
WASHINGTON—In recognition of Public Health Thank You Day on November 23, Research!America and the leading U.S. public health organizations praised our nation's public health officials for keeping us safe from injury and protecting us from infectious diseases including the H1N1 virus and seasonal flu, chronic illnesses, pandemics and bioterrorism.
Research!America: 2009 America’s Health Rankings Is Call-to-Action for Policy Makers
Applying Research Is Key to Improving States’ Health Indicators
WASHINGTON—Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America, called policy makers' attention to the 2009 America's Health Rankings (TM) report released today by the United Health Foundation, American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention.
Research!America Recognizes National Medical Research Day
Support from Administration and Congress Praised, Must be Sustained
WASHINGTON—In recognition of National Medical Research Day today, Research!America praised the Administration and Congress for their leadership and asked for their continued support for health, medical and scientific research funding.
Research!America Remembers Ruth L. Kirschstein, MD
WASHINGTON—Research!America responds to the news of the death of Ruth L. Kirschstein, MD, the first woman director of an NIH Institute, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. During her long NIH career, she served as deputy director, acting director and senior adviser to multiple directors.
Research!America Statement on the Death of Senator Edward Kennedy
WASHINGTON—Research!America responds to the news of the death of Edward Kennedy, nine-term U.S. Senator from Massachusetts: Research!America's chair, former Illinois Congressman John Edward Porter, said, "It is impossible to convey the enormity of the loss of Senator Ted Kennedy, for all Americans and certainly for those who share his deep commitment to advancing medical research. His courageous support of the National Institutes of Health and other federal research agencies, of embryonic stem cell research and mental health research has advanced the range and quality of preventions, treatments and cures available to Americans today. His commitment to affordable health care for all Americans is a battle he waged ever since he first came to the Senate."
Research!America Urges Congress: Don’t Leave Research out of Health Reform
WASHINGTON—As the health reform debate continues through the summer and the Congressional recess, Research!America urges Congress to make research part of the solution to improve our nation’s health care system.
Research!America Responds to House Subcommittee’s Recommendation on FY 2010 NIH Funding
WASHINGTON—Research!America's chair, The Honorable John Edward Porter, praised the leadership of Rep. David Obey (WI), chair of the House Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, in securing the Subcommittee's recommendation of $31.3 billion in FY 2010 funding for the National Institutes of Health-$500 million more than President Obama's budget request.
Research!America Praises Nomination of Francis Collins as NIH Director
WASHINGTON—Research!America praised today’s nomination of Francis Collins, MD, PhD, as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). From 1993 to 2008, Collins was director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH, where his achievements included completing the Human Genome Project and working to protect the privacy of patients’ genetic information and prohibit gene-based insurance and employer discrimination.
Research!America Responds to IOM Global Health Report, Urges Greater U.S. Investment in Global Health Research
WASHINGTON—Karen A. Goraleski, vice president of public health partnerships and executive director of the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research at Research!America, responded to the release of the Institute of Medicine's new report on U.S. investment in global health.
Research!America Praises President Obama’s Choice for New CDC Director
WASHINGTON—Research!America praised President Obama's selection of Thomas Frieden, MD, MPH, as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
amfAR & Research!America Call for Evidence-Based National AIDS Strategy
Comprehensive Strategy Needed for HIV/AIDS Research, Prevention and Treatment
WASHINGTON—amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Research!America called for development of a comprehensive National AIDS Strategy today at the landmark Capitol Hill conference "Future Directions in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS," which brought together leaders in the HIV/AIDS research and advocacy communities.
President's FY2010 Budget: Research!America Disappointed in Research Funding Levels
WASHINGTON—Research!America expressed concern over research funding in the FY2010 budget proposal that the President released yesterday. The proposal includes just a 1.4% increase for the National Institutes of Health over FY2009, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality are essentially flat-funded. The National Science Foundation fared better, with a nearly 8% proposed increase.
Research!America’s Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research Ambassadors Unite, Call for Greater U.S. Investment in Research to Address Global TB Epidemic
Noted Researchers Issue Statement in Support of World TB Day, March 24
WASHINGTON—The Paul G. Rogers Society Ambassadors for Global Health Research—75 of the nation's foremost experts in this area—in anticipation of World TB Day, March 24, 2009—issued the a statement calling for an increased U.S. investment in global health research.
Stem Cell Research Restrictions Overturned: Research!America Praises President Obama’s Executive Order
Call to Congress: Pass the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Soon
WASHINGTON—Research!America's Chair The Honorable John Edward Porter and President and CEO Mary Woolley responded to President Obama's executive order today overturning the restrictions on embryonic stem cell research.
The President’s FY2010 Budget Outline: Research!America Encouraged by Focus on Health and Science
Proposed 2010 Budget, Plus Recovery Funding, Would Boost Research Jobs Nationwide
WASHINGTON—Research!America's President and CEO Mary Woolley responded to the funding for medical and health research in the budget outline for FY2010 released yesterday by the White House.
Economic Stimulus Package: Research!America Praises Strong Funding for Medical and Health Research
Funding Will Protect and Create Jobs Nationwide
WASHINGTON—Research!America praised the substantial investment in medical and health research in the current version of the economic recovery bill, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, on which Congress is expected to vote tomorrow.
Research!America on President-Elect Obama's Science Adviser Selections
WASHINGTON—Research!America's CEO Mary Woolley responds to President-elect Obama's announcement of physicist John Holdren, MS, PhD, professor of environmental policy and science at Harvard University, as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and co-chair of the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology (PCAST), and of Harold Varmus, MD, and Eric Lander, PhD, also as co-chairs of PCAST
Giving Thanks: November 24 Honors Public Health Heroes
WASHINGTON—In recognition of Public Health Thank You Day on November 24, leaders in the public health community have issued the following statements.
Research!America Statement: On the Death of The Honorable Paul G. Rogers (1921-2008)
"Mr. Health," Research!America Chair Emeritus, Former Florida Congressman
WASHINGTON—Research!America responds to the news of the Oct. 13 death of The Honorable Paul G. Rogers, Research!America chair emeritus (1996-2005) and former Florida Congressman (1955-79):
Research!America Responds to Resignation of NIH Director Elias Zerhouni, MD
WASHINGTON—Research!America responds to the news of the resignation of National Institutes of Health director, Elias Zerhouni, MD.
A Statement from Research!America and Partners on the Reauthorization of PEPFAR
Global Health Technologies Coalition Applauds Renewed Support for HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria
WASHINGTON-Research!America and partners from the Global Health Technologies Coalition applaud the reauthorization of PEPFAR.
A Statement from Research!America President Mary Woolley on the Death of Congressional Gold Medal Recipient Michael DeBakey
WASHINGTON—"The loss of Dr. DeBakey, who was an honorary director of Research!America since its founding, is a personal loss for me and a substantial loss to the scientific community and all those who care about the benefits of research.
Major Medical Research Coalitions Urge Congress to Accelerate Medical Progress by Increasing Investment in NIH
WASHINGTON—Health research advocates joined together to call on Congress to expand the nation's investment in medical research by increasing the budget of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $1.9 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.
Research!America Backs Call for Presidential Debate on Science
WASHINGTON—Research!America has signed on to Science Debate 2008, an initiative calling for a public debate in which the U.S. presidential candidates share their views on health, science, technology and environmental policy.
Research!America Statement: On the Death of Nobel Laureate Joshua Lederberg
WASHINGTON—Research!America's chair, The Honorable John Edward Porter, former Illinois Congressman, responds to the news of the death of Nobel Laureate Joshua Lederberg, PhD, a member of Research!America's Scientific Advisory Committee:
President’s Budget Will Slow Medical Progress, Economic Growth
Increased Investment in Research Needed
WASHINGTON—Research!America's president, Mary Woolley, expressed disappointment in the President's budget proposal for FY09: "Research!America is deeply disappointed by the President's failure to recommend increased federal funding for medical and health research in his 2009 budget.
State of the Union 2008:
Will President Bush Renew His Commitment to Medical and Health Research?
WASHINGTON—Research!America's president and CEO, Mary Woolley, says President Bush has a chance in his final State of the Union speech to reclaim investment in medical and health research as part of his legacy: "In his State of the Union speech and 2009 budget proposal, the President has a chance to show leadership by calling for a renewed commitment to medical and health research.
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008
White House and Its Supporters Again Neglect Medical and Health Research
Statement from Research!America’s President and CEO Mary Woolley on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008.
Giving Thanks: November 19 Honors Public Health Heroes
Research!America and Partners Urge Strong Funding for the CDC
WASHINGTON—Research!America and the leading U.S. public health organizations ask Americans to give special thanks to their state and local "public health heroes" on November 19.
Lance Armstrong Foundation Presidential Debates: Make Cancer Research Part of National Dialogue
Statement from Mary Woolley, President/CEO, Research!America
WASHINGTON—In the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum hosted by the Lance Armstrong Foundation next week, it is critical that candidates explain how as President they would address our declining investment in cancer and other areas of health research.
Research!America Celebrates National Public Health Week 2007
Statement from Mary Woolley, Research!America president
WASHINGTON—Research!America joins the American Public Health Association in celebration of the 12th annual National Public Health Week.
Statement: We Must Provide Stronger Funding for CDC
From Mary Woolley, President, Research!America
WASHINGTON—For 60 years, Americans have benefited from the accomplishments of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in protecting our health and that of our families.
Statement in Support of Congressional Innovation and Competitiveness Initiatives
From Mary Woolley, President, Research!America
WASHINGTON—Research!America applauds the initiatives underway in the 110th Congress to advance innovation and competitiveness in America.
Research Advocates Urge Funding Increase to Get NIH "Back on Track"
WASHINGTON—Health research advocates joined today to call on the Congress and the Administration to work together on a three-year plan to restore the nation's medical research enterprise.
President's 2008 Budget:
White House Again Neglects Medical and Scientific Research
WASHINGTON—Research!America's board chair, The Honorable John Edward Porter, former Illinois Congressman, urges the President to make research a higher priority:
State of the Union and 2008 Budget:
Will White House Again Neglect Medical and Scientific Research?
WASHINGTON—Research!America's board chair, The Honorable John Edward Porter, former Illinois Congressman, urges the President to make research a priority.
Public Health Thank You Day
Statement from Mary Woolley, president, Research!America
"We ask all Americans to join us in celebrating Public Health Thank You Day 2006 on November 20, the Monday of Thanksgiving week.
President's NIH Budget Will Slow Medical Progress
Increased Investment Needed, Say Major Research Coalitions
WASHINGTON—Medical research advocates expressed grave concerns that the administration's FY07 proposal to freeze the budget for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will slow the development of life-saving cures and treatments, while undermining President Bush's own efforts to make the nation more competitive in the world.
State of the Union Response
Statement by Research! America President Mary Woolley
Research!America applauds President Bush's State of the Union pledge to double the federal commitment to basic research in the physical sciences, increase our commitment to math and science education, and make the R&D tax credit permanent.
President's Budget Will Slow Research Momentum
Research!America calls for sustained investment in research
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Research to protect and improve health is being threatened by proposed cutbacks in domestic investment.