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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.