Illinois Residents See Global Health Research as Priority for State’s Economy
Most Say Global Health R&D is Important for Jobs, Incomes in the State
The results of our statewide poll to survey Illinoisans and their views on the importance of global health research as it relates to their state.
Economist Honored for Study on Impact of New Cancer Drugs on Life Expectancy
Lichtenberg Awarded 2010 Garfield Economic Impact Award
WASHINGTON—Frank R. Lichtenberg, PhD, a professor at the Columbia University Business School, has been awarded the 2010 Garfield Economic Impact Award.
Giving Thanks: November 22 Honors Public Health Heroes
Public Health Thank You Day 2010
WASHINGTON—On the Monday before Thanksgiving, Research!America and leading public health organizations recognize Public Health Thank You Day, in honor of the public health professionals who research, identify and implement prevention and public health interventions that allow us all to live healthier, safer and longer lives.
Americans Rank Jobs, Research as Priorities for Candidates to Address
91% Say R&D is Important to Their State’s Economy
WASHINGTON—A majority of Americans (58%) said they are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports increased federal spending on job creation, in a national poll commissioned by Research!America. In addition, support for expanded federal health research funding fared well among issues that would make Americans more likely to vote for a candidate.
U.S. Invested $139 Billion in Health Research in 2009
Research Spending Stagnant since 2005 as Portion of Health Costs
Research!America estimates that the U.S. invested $139 billion in health research last year - 5.6% of the overall health spending in the U.S. The 0.1% increase in health research funding was due largely to the federal stimulus funding for research provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Poll Finds Concerns About Pace of Medical & Health Research
Americans Split on Speed of Drug Approval Process, Strongly Believe U.S. Should be a Global Leader in Medical Research, Would Participate in Clinical Trials But Are Not Asked
WASHINGTON—Nearly three-quarters of Americans are confident in our system for reviewing the effectiveness and safety of new medicines and medical devices, yet 41% say it takes too long to approve a drug and allow it to be sold to consumers.
Research!America Honors Leading Health Research Advocates
U.S. Representative David Obey (D-WI) among Award Recipients
WASHINGTON—Research!America's 14th Annual Advocacy Awards event will convene nearly 500 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 16, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.
U.S. Representative David Obey Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy
WASHINGTON—Today Research!America announced that it will present U.S. Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI) with the 2010 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy. The national award recognizes his commitment to medical and health research during his 21 terms in Congress.
Advocate-Philanthropist Ann Lurie to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership
WASHINGTON—Philanthropist Ann Lurie will receive Research!America's 2010 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership. The award recognizes Lurie's exceptional contributions as one of the nation's foremost advocates and philanthropists for health and medical research.
Robert Klein Honored with Research!America Advocacy Award
Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award
WASHINGTON—Robert Klein, JD, chair of the governing board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, will receive Research!America's 2010 Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award. He will be recognized for his vision and his bold advocacy for diabetes and stem cell research for patients in California and nationwide.
Robert Mahley Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Builders of Science Award
WASHINGTON—Robert W. Mahley, MD, PhD, founding director and immediate past president of The J. David Gladstone Institutes, will receive Research!America's 2010 Builders of Science Award. The award recognizes his leadership as Gladstone's founding director and president for over 30 years, guiding its growth to become one of the world's foremost independent research institutions, known for its groundbreaking basic science and substantial impact on disease prevention.
Geoffrey Beene CEO Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Legendary Designer Brand Fashions Public Salute to Research
WASHINGTON—G. Thompson Hutton, Esq., Trustee and CEO of the Geoffrey Beene Foundation and President and CEO of Geoffrey Beene, LLC, will receive Research!America's 2010 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion. The award recognizes his leadership behind the Foundation's national public service campaign "Rock Stars of Science" and many other philanthropic and advocacy initiatives in support of medical research.
March of Dimes Honored with Research!America Advocacy Award
Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award
WASHINGTON—March of Dimes will receive Research!America's 2010 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award. The award recognizes March of Dimes decades of successful advocacy for maternal and child health research and services.
Vaccine Poll: Strong Public Support for Vaccines
Vast Majority of Americans Say Vaccines Safe, Effective, Have Benefited Them Personally
WASHINGTON—Research!America today released findings from a national poll on vaccines which showed that most Americans believe vaccines are very important to the health of our society (80%) and that they have personally benefited from the development of vaccines over the last 50 years (90%).
Economists Honored for Study on Drug Prices, Medical Innovation
New Report on 2008 U.S. Health Research Investment Points to Need to Stimulate Medical Innovation
WASHINGTON—The 2009 Garfield Economic Impact Award was presented today to Darius N. Lakdawalla, PhD, associate professor at the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning and Development, and his co-authors for their study "U.S. Pharmaceutical Policy in a Global Marketplace," published in Health Affairs earlier this year.
Leading Scientists Rocked Capitol Hill With Rock Legend Aerosmith's Joe Perry
Unprecedented Briefing and Tribute Concert Addressing Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Genomics, PTSD and HIV/AIDS at Capitol Visitors Center on Thursday, September 24
WASHINGTON—Some of the nation's top scientific minds, including Francis Collins, MD, PhD, director of the National Institutes of Health and Rudy Tanzi, PhD, Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard University, joined Aerosmith's Joe Perry to speak and perform as the "Rock Stars of Science" (Rock S.O.S) campaign came to Capitol Hill for an unprecedented event at the Capitol Visitors Center Auditorium September 24.
ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff Honored With Research!America Advocacy Award
Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion
WASHINGTON—Bob Woodruff, ABC News anchor, will receive Research!America's 2009 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion. The award recognizes his achievements in raising awareness about traumatic brain injuries and cognitive rehabilitation research.
David Baltimore Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Builders of Science Award
WASHINGTON—Nobel Laureate David Baltimore, PhD, will receive Research!America's 2009 Builders of Science Award. The award recognizes his leadership as founder of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and past president of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). In these positions he built the capabilities, reputations and resources of what are now widely acknowledged as two of the world's top research institutions.
Former Surgeon General Koop To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership
WASHINGTON—C. Everett Koop, MD, ScD, former U.S. Surgeon General, will receive Research!America's 2009 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership. The award recognizes Koop's decades-long commitment to advocacy for public health.
Genetic Alliance Honored with Research!America Advocacy Award
Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award
WASHINGTON—Genetic Alliance will receive Research!America's 2009 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award. The award recognizes Genetic Alliance's exemplary advocacy on behalf of people with genetic diseases, particularly its leadership role in advocacy for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA).
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy
WASHINGTON—The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will receive Research!America's 2009 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy. The award recognizes her extraordinary leadership on science-related issues and her steadfast support of research funding, including funding for embryonic stem cell research.
Jim And Virginia Stowers Honored With Research!America Advocacy Award
Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award
WASHINGTON—James E. "Jim" Stowers Jr. and Virginia G. Stowers, co-founders of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, will receive Research!America's 2009 Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award. The award recognizes their leadership and commitment to basic biomedical research in founding, building, and developing the Stowers Institute into a world-class research institution.
Research!America Honors The Nation’s Leading Scientific And Health Research Advocates
Speaker Pelosi, Senator Specter, other luminaries to attend
WASHINGTON—Research!America marks its 20th anniversary by welcoming 500 leaders from industry, academia, scientific and health advocacy organizations, government and the media to Research!America's 13th Annual Advocacy Awards ceremony to honor top scientific and health research advocates. The event will take place on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.
Senator Arlen Specter To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Legacy Award
WASHINGTON—The Honorable Arlen Specter, U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania, will be honored with Research!America's 2009 Legacy Award for his: outspoken advocacy and leadership in achieving significant support for medical and health research in the recent economic recovery legislation, staunch support for embryonic stem cell research and many noteworthy contributions as a champion for health research.
United Health Foundation Awards Grant to Research!America
Grant Challenges Others to Support Advocacy for Health and Medical Research
WASHINGTON—Research!America has received $65,000 in funding from the United Health Foundation to support Research!America's mission to make research for health a much higher national priority and as a challenge to others to support this mission.
Poll: Majority of Americans Would Pay More in Taxes for Increased Investment in Global Health
Most Want U.S. Congress to Make Global Health a Priority
WASHINGTON—Even as Americans are tightening their belts, a majority (60%) say in a recent poll that they would be willing to pay $1 more per week in taxes for stronger U.S. investment in global health, and nearly as many (58%) want Congress to make global health a priority.
Top U.S. Global Health Researchers to Push For More U.S. Support
WASHINGTON—Twenty-five of the nation's foremost experts in global health research will band together to advocate for greater U.S. investment in global health research. They join 50 of their peers in Research!America's Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research in a united effort to build a national conversation around the value and importance of U.S.-funded global heath research.
US Investment in Health Research 2007 Report
2007 Investment in Research Trails Health Care Spending Again
WASHINGTON—U.S. funding of medical and health research from government and private sources was approximately $122.4 billion in 2007 according to a new report from Research!America.
Bay Area Residents See Global Health Research as Driver for Area Jobs, Salaries
CDC Director, Other Leaders in San Francisco Today to Discuss Global Health Partnerships
SAN FRANCISCO—Fully 84% of Bay area residents say that Americans will be better off if the U.S. government invests in research to improve health around the world, according to a new public opinion poll.
Research!America to Presidential Candidates: Make Health Part of ‘Closing Arguments’
Poll: Economy, National Security, Health Are Tops on Voters’ Minds
WASHINGTON—Research!America calls on presidential candidates McCain and Obama to make health and research a key part of their platforms in the campaign’s final days—and for the winner of the election to give health research a strong priority in his Administration.
Economists Honored For New Model to Translate Medical Research Into Better Care
WASHINGTON—The 2008 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award was presented today to Amitabh Chandra, PhD, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Douglas Staiger, PhD, Dartmouth College.
Research!America Receives $1.4 Million In Expanded Support From Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Funds Boost Paul G. Rogers Society’s Advocacy for More U.S. Global Health Research
WASHINGTON—Research!America has received $1.4 million in renewed support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research.
85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science
Democrats, Republicans agree on need, disagree on issues; health care tops list
WASHINGTON, DC—A new poll shows that 85% of U.S. adults agree that the presidential candidates should participate in a debate on how science can be used to help tackle America's major challenges.
Louisianans Call Mental Health the Top Impact of Katrina
Public & Experts Say More Mental Health Resources Needed
NEW ORLEANS—Mental health issues top the list of ways Louisianans say the 2005 hurricanes affected the health of people in their community. In a new state poll, symptoms such as increased anxiety, stress and depression, were cited more often than other factors, including property destruction or physical illness.
Sen. Kennedy To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy Recipient
WASHINGTON—Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy has been selected as the recipient of Research!America's 2008 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy.
amfAR to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award
WASHINGTON—amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, has been named Research!America's 2008 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award recipient.
Pat Furlong to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award
WASHINGON—Pat Furlong, founding president and CEO of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, has been named Research!America's 2008 Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award recipient.
Research!America to Honor Top Scientific and Health Research Advocates
WASHINGTON—About 500 leaders from industry, academia and scientific and health advocacy organizations, government officials and journalists will participate in Research!America's 12th Annual Advocacy Awards Gala to honor top scientific and health research advocates.
Richard Lerner to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
2008 Builders of Science Award
WASHINGTON—Richard A. Lerner, MD, president of The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, has been named Research!America's 2008 Builders of Science award recipient.
Schwarzenegger To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion
WASHINGTON—California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been selected as Research!America's 2008 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion recipient.
William H. Foege to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership
WASHINGTON—Renowned epidemiologist and public health research advocate William H. Foege, MD, MPH, has been named Research!America's 2008 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership.
Mona Floyd Joins Research!America
WASHINGTON—Former Capitol Hill senior staffer Mona K. Floyd, JD, has joined Research!America as senior director of special projects.
2008 Primaries: Health and Research Key Issues for Voters
WASHINGTON—Health-related research and health issues overall are priorities for voters in upcoming primaries for the 2008 elections, according to a new national opinion poll.
First National Survey of Hispanic Opinions on Health Research: More Opportunities Needed for Hispanic Youth
Scholarship Resource Guide and Hispanic Pioneers in Science Video Series Released in Response
WASHINGTON—Hispanics believe the U.S. should make a higher commitment to health and science research and are willing to pay additional taxes to subsidize additional medical research, according to a national opinion poll released today by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) and Research!America. The poll also indicates that Hispanics do not believe there are adequate efforts to facilitate their entry into science professions.
Americans Optimistic About Future Medical Breakthroughs, Concerned That Not Enough Progress Is Being Made
Public Favors Increase in Medical Research Spending
WASHINGTON—Although nearly three quarters of Americans expect breakthroughs in treatments for diabetes, cancer and heart disease over the next decade, a majority of Americans (57%) believe we are not making enough progress in medical research, according to a survey conducted for Research!America and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
Research!America Honors Univ. of Chicago Economists
for Study Showing Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS Drug Development
WASHINGTON—Research!America today presented its 2007 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award to two University of Chicago economists.
U.S. Invests $9.3 Billion in Research to Improve Health Globally
Eight Percent of U.S. Health Research Spending Goes to Global Health
ASPEN, CO—Public and private sources in the U.S. invested $9.3 billion last year in global health research, according to a new report by Research!America.
U.S. Research Funding Continues to Flatten As U.S. Health Costs Climb
In August 31 Science
WASHINGTON—Total U.S. investment in health-related research grew by a modest 4.2% from 2005 to 2006, significantly slower than the 6.8% increase in U.S. health costs, according to a report released today by Research!America.
Voters: Health Care System Needs Complete Overhaul or Significant Change
Few Know Where Elected Officials Stand on Health and Research
WASHINGTON—Most registered voters say our health care system needs real change and that federal research agencies need more funding, according to public opinion data released today by Research!America, the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and other partners.
New Global Health Research Ambassadors Named
Leaders Will Work to Gain U.S. Support
WASHINGTON—Twenty-three of the nation's foremost experts on global health have been selected to advocate for the need for greater U.S. investment in global health research as part of Research!America's Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research.
CBS News' Mike Wallace to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion
WASHINGTON—Mike Wallace, CBS News correspondent emeritus and mental health research advocate, received the 2007 Research!America Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion.
Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Paul G. Rogers Award for the Organization That Has Distinguished Itself by Its Advocacy
WASHINGTON—The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research received Research!America's 2007 Paul G. Rogers Award for the Organization That Has Distinguished Itself by Its Advocacy.
Epilepsy Research Advocate Susan Axelrod to Receive Research!America Award
Gordon and Llura Gund Volunteer Leadership Award
WASHINGTON—Susan Axelrod, president and founding member of Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, was granted Research!America's 2007 Gordon and Llura Gund Volunteer Leadership Award.
Former Surgeon General Satcher to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership
WASHINGTON—Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, MD, PhD, received Research!America's 2007 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership.
Research!America Honors Health Research Advocates
Senator, National Journalist, Nobel Laureates Among Awardees
WASHINGTON—A U.S. Senator, world renowned journalist, former U.S. Surgeon General and two Nobel laureates are among those honored for their exemplary advocacy for research to improve health at Research!America's 11th Annual Advocacy Awards gala.
Senator Orrin Hatch Honored with Research!America Advocacy Award
Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy
WASHINGTON—Utah Senator Orrin G. Hatch was honored with Research!America's 2007 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Leaders to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award
Builders of Science Award to Brown, Goldstein and Seldin
WASHINGTON—Two Nobel laureates and a distinguished chair of internal medicine received Research!America's inaugural Builders of Science Award. Michael Brown, MD, Joseph Goldstein, MD, and Donald W. Seldin, MD, share the award for their collaborative work to build the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center into a top-ranked research institution.
Americans Fear Decline in U.S. Performance in Math and Science
Education/Action Needed to Protect U.S. Global Leadership
WASHINGTON—More than half of Americans (52%) don't believe the U.S. is performing well in science and math education compared to other nations, but they know science is very important (85%), according to a recent poll commissioned by Research!America.
If U.S. Could Help Change the World: Energy and Health Issues Top List
Americans Say Addressing Global Health Improves Diplomatic Relations, Minimizes Health, Economic and Security Threats
WASHINGTON—If the U.S. invests in one thing to make a difference in the world, energy issues/gas prices/alternative fuels (18%) and health care/medicine/cures (16%) top the list, according to a new poll commissioned by Research!America.
Research!America to Honor Health Research Advocates
Satcher, Wallace and Nobel Laureates are Among Awardees
WASHINGTON—A former U.S. surgeon general, world renowned journalist and two Nobel laureates are among those who will be honored for their exemplary advocacy for research to improve health at Research!America's 11th Annual Advocacy Awards gala on March 20.
Obesity Cited Number One Kids' Health Issue
Americans Split on Who's Responsible
WASHINGTON—Obesity or being overweight is seen as the most important health issue for U.S. children, according to a new poll commissioned by Research!America and The Endocrine Society. More than a quarter of Americans (27%) named obesity as the top health issue for kids, followed by lack of health care/insurance (16%) and nutrition/unhealthy diet (9%).
Floridians Want State to be a Leader in Health Research
Yet majority don't know where research is conducted in state
TAMPA, Fla.—Ninety-six percent of Floridians think it is important for Florida to be a leader in medical and health research, yet a majority cannot name an institution, company or organization in the state where this research is conducted, according to a poll released today by Research!America.
Global Health Research Ambassadors Named
Leaders Will Push for More U.S. Support
WASHINGTON—Twenty-seven of the nation's foremost experts in global health will band together to advocate for greater U.S. investment in global health research.
MIT Economist Recognized For Study of Policy Impact on Vaccine Use and Research
WASHINGTON—Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Amy Finkelstein, MPhil, PhD, is the recipient of Research!America's 2006 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award. An economics assistant professor, Finkelstein is being recognized for her paper, "Static and Dynamic Effects of Health Policy," which appeared in the May 2004 issue of the Quarterly Journal of Economics.
Mental Health Not Given Equal Importance, Americans Say
Most Consider Mental Health as Important as Physical Health
WASHINGTON—While nearly nine out of 10 (89%) Americans say mental health is as important as physical health, only one-fourth (24%) believe physical and mental health are treated with equal importance in the U.S. health care system. Nearly all (92%) say that mental health services such as treatment for depression and suicide prevention should be part of any basic health care plan: 65% strongly agree and 27% say they somewhat agree.
Americans Willing to Donate Genetic Material for Research
Federal Law Needed to Protect Genetic Privacy
WASHINGTON—Two-thirds of Americans (66%) say they are willing to donate their own genetic material in order to help scientists study disease, according to a Research!America national public opinion poll released today.
2006 Elections: Medical Research & U.S. Competitiveness Key Issues for Voters & Candidates
Stem Cell Research a Factor for Many Voters
WASHINGTON—Medical research issues and U.S. competitiveness in research and innovation are on the minds of voters and candidates alike this fall, according to a new public opinion poll and survey of Congressional candidates commissioned by Research!America and the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation for Your Candidates–Your Health, a voter education initiative.
U.S. Spending Less on Health Research Against Rising Health Costs—In Sept. 13 JAMA
Less than Six Cents of Every Health Dollar Spent on Research in 2005
WASHINGTON—The U.S. investment in health-related research grew a modest 2.2% in 2005, much slower than the 7.4% growth in health costs, according to a report released today by Research!America. The report is covered in the September 13 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Research!America Receives $1.2 million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
Funds Will Initiate the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research
WASHINGTON—Research!America has received a $1.2 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Voter Guide is First to Focus on Medical & Health Research
WASHINGTON—For the 2006 Congressional elections, Research!America and the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation are launching the first national voter education initiative to ask candidates their views on medical, health and scientific research.
Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation Supports Research!America Advocacy Award
WASHINGTON—The Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation will underwrite Research!America's annual volunteer advocacy award for research to improve health.
Ohio State President Joins Research!America Board
WASHINGTON—Karen A. Holbrook, PhD, president of The Ohio State University, has been elected to the Research!America board of directors.
Research!America Elects Four New Board Members
WASHINGTON—Research!America recently elected four new members to serve on its board of directors: Elmer E. Huerta, MD, MPH; Alan I. Leshner, PhD; Harrison C. Spencer, MD, MPH; and Debra R. Lappin, JD.
New Yorkers Value Public Health
New State Poll Offers Insights into Support for Public Health Services
ALBANY, NY—A recent telephone survey commissioned by Research!America of 800 adults in New York found that the state's residents value public health and want increased funding for public health services. Conducted in January 2006, the survey was sponsored by the New York State Community Health Partnership, a public-private partnership dedicated to improving community health.
Center for the Advancement of Health Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Recognized for Advocacy to Accelerate Adoption of Medical Research Findings
WASHINGTON—The Center for the Advancement of Health has received Research!America's 2006 award for the Organization That Has Distinguished Itself by its Advocacy. The award recognizes the center's leadership in promoting the translation and adoption of health research into policy and clinical practice and for raising awareness about the need for health care based on the latest research.
Gordon Gund Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Recognized for Volunteer Advocacy for Medical and Health Research
WASHINGTON—Gordon Gund has received Research!America's 2006 Award for Exceptional Contributions as a Volunteer Advocate for Medical and Health Research.
Linda Aiken Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Recognized for Pioneering Studies of Nursing Shortages, Impact of Nursing on Patient Outcomes
WASHINGTON—Linda Aiken, PhD, RN, has received the 2006 Research!America Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership
Nancy Reagan Honored with Research!America Legacy Award for Health Research Advocacy
Washington—Former First Lady Nancy Reagan has been honored with the 2006 Research!America Legacy Award for her long-standing commitment and distinguished leadership on behalf of medical and health research, particularly Alzheimer's and embryonic stem cell research.
Research!America Honors Medical, Health Research Advocates
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, Sam Donaldson Among 2006 Awardees
WASHINGTON—Research!America recognized seven distinguished advocates for medical and health research with its 10th Annual Advocacy Awards.
Sam Donaldson Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion
WASHINGTON—Sam Donaldson, veteran ABC News co-anchor, White House correspondent and investigative journalist, has received the 2006 Research!America Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion. The award recognizes his years of advocacy and his achievements in raising awareness and shaping public opinion about medical and health research, particularly cancer research.
U.S. Rep. Michael Castle Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Recognized for Stem Cell Research Legislation Leadership
WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Michael Castle (DE) has received the 2006 Research!America Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy.
U.S. Representative Diana DeGette Receives Research!America Advocacy Award
Award Recognizes Stem Cell Research Legislation Leadership
WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Diana DeGette (CO) has received the 2006 Research!America Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy.
Americans Say They Are Healthier Than Their Parents and Working to Stay that Way
Poll Explores Aging and Prevention
WASHINGTON—Nearly half (48%) of Americans say they are in better health now than when their parents were their age, according to a national poll released today by Research!America and PARADE.
Top Concerns About Aging: Failing Health, Mental Ability
Americans Point to Medical Research as Key to Healthy Future
WASHINGTON—Americans worry most about staying healthy as they ponder old age, but losing their mental faculty is their biggest fear, according to a national poll released today by Research!America and PARADE magazine.
Americans Say More Funding for Medical Research Vital to U.S. Economic Health
Health-Related Research as Important as Homeland Security for Nation's Priorities
WASHINGTON—Six in 10 Americans (58%) say greater funding for medical and health research is essential to the country's future health and economic prosperity, according to a new national poll released today by Research!America.
Maine Residents Want State to be Medical Research Leader, Few Think it Is
Strong Support for Stem Cell Research
AUGUSTA, Me.—More than 90% of Maine residents say it is important that Maine be a leader in health and medical research, though fewer than one in four (23%) see the state that way, according to a new statewide poll released today by Research!America.
Hawaii Residents Say Medical Research Boosts State's Economic Health
Though Few View Hawaii as Leader
HONOLULU—More than 80% of Hawaii residents say medical and health research is important to the state's economy, but less than half that number (38%) view Hawaii as a leader in this field, according to a new statewide poll released today by Research!America.
Majority of Texans Support Stem Cell Research
Cite Medical Research as Vital to State's Economy, See State as a Leader
HOUSTON—More than half (55%) of Texans support embryonic stem cell research and a majority (53%) favor using federal funds to conduct this type of research, according to a statewide poll released today by Research!America.
U.S. Invests $9.5 Billion in R&D for Developing Nations
First Known Estimate of Public and Private Funding for Global Health Research
WASHINGTON—Public and private sources in the U.S. spent $9.5 billion in 2003 on research and development (R&D) to improve health in developing nations, according to a new report from Research!America.
Most Americans Hope to Live Past 85, Many See Age Discrimination
To President Bush: Better Health Coverage Tops Public's Wish-List
WASHINGTON—Most Americans (58%) hope to live past age 85, although only 43% think they actually will, according to a new national poll released today by Research!America and PARADE magazine.
Giving Thanks: November 21 Honors Public Health Heroes
WASHINGTON—November 21 marks the nation's first Public Health Thank You Day.
Indiana Residents See Economic Value of Medical Research
But Say State Is Not Yet a Leader, Majority Support Embryonic Stem Cell Research
INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana residents almost universally support investment in scientific research as a driver for the state's economy but think their state is not yet a leader in this area, according to a newly released state poll commissioned by Research!America.
Two Leading Economists Recognized For Calculating U.S. Economic Gains from Medical Research
WASHINGTON—University of Chicago Graduate School of Business economics professors Kevin M. Murphy, PhD, and Robert H. Topel, PhD, are the recipients of Research!America's 2005 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award.
Women Concerned About Developing Reproductive Cancers
Yet Majority Are Unaware of Risk Factors or Symptoms
WASHINGTON—A new national poll of women in the United States found that a majority–54%–believe they are at personal risk for developing a gynecologic cancer, yet 58% are unaware of any factors that can lower their risk and 47% could not name any symptoms of gynecologic cancers.
Montanans Want More Invested in Protecting Their Health
Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes Seen as Top Public Health Research Priorities
HELENA, Mt.—A large majority of Montana residents (87%) support increasing state funding for health departments that are expected to prepare for and respond to threats to our health according to a statewide poll released today by Research!America.
Majority of Americans Back Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Overwhelming Support for U.S. Global Leadership in Research
WASHINGTON—Six in 10 Americans (58%) say they support using embryonic stem cells in medical research, according to a new national poll by Research!America and PARADE magazine. Three in 10 (29%) are opposed.
New Poll: Many Don't Know Injury Is #1 Killer of Young Americans
Results Suggest Injury Is Invisible Public Health Epidemic
WASHINGTON—Injury is the number one killer of Americans between the ages of one and 45. Yet fewer than half of Americans (44%) named injury of any type as the leading killer for this age group, in a nationwide poll. Research!America and SafeUSA commissioned the poll to explore public attitudes and knowledge about injury.
Folkman to Receive Research!America Award for Medical Research Advocacy
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Angiogenesis research pioneer and advocate Judah Folkman, MD, is the recipient of the 2005 Research!America inaugural Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership.
JDRF to Receive Research!America Award for Health Research Advocacy
ALEXANDRIA, VA—The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is the winner of the 2005 Research!America Organization that has Distinguished Itself by Its Advocacy Award.
Marlo Thomas to Receive Research!America Health Research Advocacy Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Marlo Thomas, actor and national outreach director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is the recipient of the 2005 Research!America Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion.
Research!America to Honor Star Health Research Advocates
Brinker, Folkman, JDRF, Rogers and Thomas Recognized for Dedication and Accomplishments
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Five distinguished advocates for medical and health research will be honored at Research!America's ninth annual Advocacy Awards Dinner on March 15 at the Willard InterContinental, Washington, DC.
The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker To Receive Research!America Health Research Advocate Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA—The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker, founder of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, will receive the 2005 Research!America Award for Exceptional Contributions as a Volunteer Advocate for Medical or other Health Related Research.
The Honorable Paul G. Rogers to Receive Research!America Award for Health Research Advocacy
ALEXANDRIA, VA—The Honorable Paul G. Rogers, former chairman of the House Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and lifelong medical and health research advocate, will receive the 2005 Research!America Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy on March 15 at the ninth annual Research!America Advocacy Awards Dinner at the Willard InterContinental in Washington (DC).