With 2012 Elections in Full Swing, New Poll Data Summary Shows Majority of Americans Say Research and Development are Key to Building U.S. Economy, Lowering Health Care Costs

The new edition of America Speaks, a compilation of public opinion polls commissioned by Research!America, demonstrates increasing public support for research and innovation to improve health, create jobs and boost the economy. However, nearly 60% of Americans don't believe we are making enough progress in medical research, and 54% don't believe the U.S. has the best health care system in the world.

Research!America Chair Former Congressman John Edward Porter says Health Research and Prevention Fared Well in 2011 with Modest Funding Increases

Elected Officials Must Make a Stronger Investment in Science and Innovation in 2012

As we wrap-up a turbulent year for government funded programs, we’re pleased that bipartisan support for medical research remains a hallmark of Congress’ commitment to science and innovation. Increased funding for federal health agencies will help scientists continue to fight deadly and disabling diseases, enhance preventive care and enable creative solutions to help speed safe and effective medical innovations to patients.

President Obama and Leading GOP Presidential Candidate Support Health Research

Most Americans Agree in New Public Opinion Poll Data

Research!America’s new national voter education initiative, Your Candidates-Your Health, features responses from President Obama and Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on important health research and prevention issues.

Authors of Landmark Study on Economic Benefits of Advanced Medical Care for At-Risk Newborns Receive Garfield Economic Impact Award

Douglas Almond; Joseph J. Doyle, Jr.; Amanda E. Kowalski; and Heidi Williams are being honored for their paper with the 2011 Garfield Economic Impact Award. The award recognizes the outstanding work of economists who demonstrate how medical and health research impacts the economy.

Statement by Research!America Chair former Congressman John Edward Porter on Supercommittee Announcement

Leading Health Groups Honor Public Health Heroes who Improve Quality of Life for all Americans

Public Health Thank You Day, November 21, 2011

Research!America and leading public health organizations honor public health agencies and professionals who work diligently to protect the health of all Americans.

Florida Poll: Research Important for State Economy, Jobs

Floridians say State Must be a Leader in Science and Research

A majority of Floridians (87%) believe it is important for their state to be a leader in science and medical research, according to a new state poll commissioned by Research!America.

Majority of Californians See Global Health Research as an Important Investment for the State’s Economy

Most Say They Are Concerned About Global Health

More than half (58%) of California residents think spending money on global health research is important for the state’s economy, according to a new statewide poll commissioned by Research!America.

Research!America Honors Leading Health Research Advocates

Drs. Sanjay Gupta, Don Lindberg, Marge Foti, Scott Johnson and the Food Allergy Initiative to Receive 2012 Research!America Advocacy Awards

Research!America 2012 Advocacy Award winner announced.

New Report: U.S. Investment in Health Research Remains Stagnant

Only 5.5% of Health Care Spending was for Health Research in 2010

Research!America releases its 2010 U.S. Investment in Health Research report.

Research!America Names Suzanne Ffolkes Vice President of Communications

Suzanne Ffolkes, director of media advocacy at the American Heart Association, has been named Research!America's vice president for communications.

Georgia Health Leaders to Senator Chambliss: Global Health R&D is Central to Economy, Health in State

Scientists and business leaders asked that Sen. Saxby Chambliss support federal funding for health research and development (R&D) in a meeting today at GeoVax Labs, a biopharmaceutical firm developing vaccines to prevent and fight HIV.

Georgia Residents: Investment in Global Health Research is Vital to State's Economy

Global Health R&D is Central to Jobs, Income in State

Nearly three-quarters of Georgia residents think spending money on research to improve health globally is important for economic development in Georgia.

Ohio Residents: Medical & Health Research Important to State’s Economy, Jobs and Incomes

Ohioans broadly support a strong commitment to medical and health research and recognize its direct link to job creation and the state's and the nation's economy, according to a new statewide poll conducted by IBOPE Zogby for Research!America and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).

Maryland Poll: Traditional Media & Internet More Trusted than Social Media for Research News

Marylanders Want to See More Science & Research in the News

Most Maryland residents trust the health and medical research information provided by traditional media—newspapers (77%), television (71%), magazines (68%), radio (66%)—and the Internet (also 66%), according to a new state poll commissioned by Research!America.

New Poll Suggests Leaders Need to Listen More Closely to Americans

Research!America Launches Your Congress–Your Health for 2011

With Congress at a budget impasse, a new poll suggests the nation's leaders should look more deeply at the public's priorities, particularly regarding proposed cuts to medical, health and scientific research.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Honored With Research!America Advocacy Award

Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will receive Research!America’s 2011 Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award. The award recognizes his national and global influence as an advocate, philanthropist and public official in promoting public health and prevention research and in advancing public health through pioneering initiatives.

Research!America Honors Leading Health Research Advocates

Sen. Durbin, Mayor Bloomberg, Charlie Rose, Dean Kamen, Michael Bishop and Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

Research!America’s 15th Annual Advocacy Awards event will convene over 400 leaders from government, academia, industry and health advocacy organizations to honor some of the leading medical and health research advocates of our time. The event will take place on the evening of Tuesday, March 15, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.

Charlie Rose Receives Research!America Advocacy Award

Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion

Acclaimed broadcast journalist Charlie Rose will receive Research!America's 2011 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion. The award recognizes his commitment to bringing greater public attention to, and promoting public interest in, science and medical research through his in-depth coverage of research-related issues and his conversations with some of the most influential scientists of our time.

Dean Kamen Receives Research!America Advocacy Award

Builders of Science Award

Inventor and physicist Dean Kamen will receive Research!America's 2011 Builders of Science Award. The award recognizes his leadership in founding DEKA Research & Development Corporation and AutoSyringe, Inc., building both into renowned models of private-sector innovation, as well as his substantial achievements in raising public awareness and inspiring interest in research and technology, particularly among students through FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center Honored With Research!America Advocacy Award

Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award

The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) will receive Research!America’s 2011 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award. The award recognizes DVBIC’s innovative public education programs and partnerships for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research, which have significantly raised public awareness about TBI.

J. Michael Bishop to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award

Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership

Nobel laureate J. Michael Bishop, MD, chancellor emeritus, university professor and director of the G.W. Hooper Research Foundation at the University of California, San Francisco, will receive Research!America’s 2011 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership.

Senator Richard Durbin Receives Research!America Advocacy Award

Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy

Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) will receive Research!America’s 2011 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy. The award recognizes his longstanding commitment to research throughout his three terms in the U.S. Senate and eight terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Research!America Names Eleanor Dehoney Vice President of Public Policy and Programs

Senior Capitol Hill Staffer Joins Leading Medical Research Advocacy Group

Eleanor "Ellie" Dehoney, long-time legislative director to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), has been named vice president of public policy and programs at Research!America.

Most New Jersey Residents See Global Health as Critical to State’s Economy

R&D A Key to Creating Jobs, Improving Health, Building Public-Private Partnerships

Despite the unpredictable economy, nearly three-quarters (73%) of New Jersey residents think spending money on research to improve health globally is important to jobs and incomes in the state, according to a new statewide poll commissioned by Research!America.