Article: Your Candidates-Your Health - Sept 06

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Article: Your Congress-Your Health Launched - April 07

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Article: 07 Research Appropriations - January 07

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Article: FY08 Mark Ups - July 07

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Article: Global Health Briefing - July 07

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Article: Your Congress-Your Health - July 07

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Article: Your Congress-Your Health-June 07

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Article: 08 Research Appropriations - Sept 07

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The Washington Times: December 19, 2006

The article notes the important and sometimes surprising contributions scientists can offer in shaping diplomatic policies.

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Article: U.S. Investment in Health Research - Oct 07: December 19, 2006

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Harper's Magazine: August 1, 2007

Mary Woolley asks in her letter to the editor, what other opportunities have we missed by allowing politics to trump science?

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Science: August 31, 2007

Our 2006 U.S. Investment in Health Research Estimate was first covered in Science. Research!America's Mary Woolley and Stacie Propst, PhD, were quoted. (subscription required)

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Albany Times Union: July 11, 2007

Our U.S. Investment in Health Research Estimate 2005 was cited.

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The Scientist: July 2007

Mary Woolley is quoted about the economic value of scientific research (subscription required)

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The San Francisco Chronicle: June 24, 2007

Research!America board member G. Steven Burrill and Newt Gingrich's op-ed.

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St. Louis Post Dispatch: March 20, 2007

Article quotes Mary Woolley

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Article: Your Candidates- Your Health - Nov 07: March 20, 2007

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Mary Woolley's United Health Foundation Article: March 20, 2007

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XM Radio: December 2007

Mary Woolley speaks with reporter Bruce Japsen about health research funding.

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FY08 Appropriations Put to Bed: December 2007

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Article: Dentzer to Moderate National Forum: December 2007

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Science: February 1, 2008

Donald Kennedy discusses Research!America's Your Candidates-Your Health initiative in his editorial. (Subscription required)

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Argus Leader: April 17, 2008

Mary Woolley is quoted in this article about the Sanford Project.

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Argus Leader: May 18, 2008

Mary Woolley is quoted in this article about the Sanford Health Project.

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MSNBC.com's Cosmic Log: May 16, 2008

Research!America's public opinion poll, commissioned with ScienceDebate2008.com, is covered by science editor Alan Boyle.

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Chicago Life: August 2008

Research!America is featured prominently a story on the link between politics, budget cuts and research. The article quotes Mary Woolley and references our U.S. Investment in Research report and our Your Candidates-Your Health initiative.

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The Scientist Blog: August 25, 2008

Research!America's statements to the Republican and Democratic parties regarding their party platforms were included in this blog post.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: September 21, 2008

Research!America board member Alan I. Leshner, PhD, AAAS CEO, and David Baltimore, PhD, recipient of the 2009 Builders of Science award, wrote an op-ed about presidential candidates Barack Obama’s and John McCain’s stances on science. The op-ed also references our 2008 public opinion poll commissioned with ScienceDebate2008.com.

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Mount Vernon Gazette: October 2, 2008

Senior communications associate Ann Andrews Morris' op-ed about her personal experience with Dengue fever and why the U.S. should invest more in global health research.

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The Great Beyond: October 15, 2008

Nature's Meredith Wadman blogs about our Oct. 14 moderated discussion between representatives of the McCain 2008 and Obama 2008 campaigns.

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The Scientist Blog: November 5, 2008

Research!America’s VP of Science Policy & Outreach Stacie Propst, PhD, is quoted in this blog post written by Bob Grant.

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The Huffington Post: October 27, 2008

Rear Adm. Susan Blumenthal, MD, cites a Research!America public opinion poll in this blog post about the 2008 presidential candidates’ health care plans.

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The Scientist Blog: October 27, 2008

This post by Bob Grant about Sarah Palin’s comment on fruit fly research includes responses from research scientists. Research!America’s Stacie Propst, PhD, was quoted, calling for scientists’ involvement in the political process.

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Science News: September 29, 2008

Janet Raloff's in-depth post on medical research quotes Stacie Propst, PhD, and Research!America’s 2007 Investment in Health Research report.

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Science News: September 30, 2008

Janet Raloff mentions Stacie Propst, PhD, and Research!America in a post published prior to our moderated discussion between presidential candidate representatives on the economic impact of health research.

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The Deal: November 14, 2008

Research!America’s VP of Science Policy & Outreach Stacie Propst, PhD, is quoted in this article by Alex Lash and Cheryl Meyer that was also posted on Reuters.com.

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Congressional Quarterly HealthBeat: December 12, 2008

Stacie Propst, Research!America vice president of science policy and outreach responds to Research America's US Investment in Health Research 2007 Report. The article also cites data on research funding from the report. The article requires a subscription to view.

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The Why Files: December 19, 2008

The Why Files, an online science publication supported by the Graduate School at University of Wisconsin-Madison, quoted Research!America president Mary Woolley in this article about a recovery plan for science funding.

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The Journal of Life Sciences: December 12, 2008

Research!America Chair The Hon. John Edward Porter is quoted on this article on the effects of flattened research funding. The article reports on data from Research!America's 2007 U.S. Investment in Health Research report.

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Women's Health: January 1, 2009

Research!America President Mary Woolley joins the editors of Women's Health magazine in an open letter to President-elect Barack Obama urging his administration to make health and health research a priority. The article can be read in the January/February 2009 issue of Women's Health.

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Article: Research Policy Alert March 13, 2006 Mary Woolley: January 1, 2009

2008 Garfield Award Nomination Guide: January 1, 2009

Information about making nominations for the Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award

National Forum 2008 Summary: January 1, 2009

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Mental and Public Health in Concert: Voices from Louisiana: January 1, 2009

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IOM Committee on U.S. Commitment to Global Health: January 1, 2009

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Your Candidates-Your Health Post-Election Meeting: January 1, 2009

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2008 Gala and Forum Summary: January 1, 2009

Four Reasons Why Congress Must Act Now to Support Health Research: January 1, 2009

America’s economic destiny is, without question, tied to our investment in scientific research. Congress must understand and support this connection—with funding, policies and leadership to keep our investment consistent.

Cardiovascular Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Diabetes Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Alzheimer's Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Asthma Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Obesity Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Depression Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

COPD Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Arthritis Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Pain Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Flu Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Infectious Diseases Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Pictures of Health Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Parkinson's Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Prematurity Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Injury Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Suicide Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Food Allergy Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Prevention Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Each page focuses on one or a set of conditions or health topics and includes current statistics, examples of cost- and life-saving benefits of research and the story of a patient who has thrived or survived thanks to research.

Cancer Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009 Download pdf

Oral Diseases Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009 Download pdf

Global Health Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Fact sheet on how global health research saves lives and money

Vision Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Vision and blindness fact sheet in the Investment in Research Saves Lives and Money series

Global Violence Fact Sheet: January 1, 2009

Fact sheet on how investing in research on violence in the U.S. and abroad can save lives and money.

US Investment in Health Research 2007: January 1, 2009 Download pdf

Voters: Health Care System Needs Complete Overhaul or Significant Change: July 19, 2007

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.

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U.S. Research Funding Continues to Flatten As U.S. Health Costs Climb: August 30, 2007

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.

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Statement: We Must Provide Stronger Funding for CDC: March 21, 2007

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.

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President's 2008 Budget:: February 5, 2007

WASHINGTON—Research!America's board chair, The Honorable John Edward Porter, former Illinois Congressman, urges the President to make research a higher priority:

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Research Advocates Urge Funding Increase to Get NIH "Back on Track": February 9, 2007

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.

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State of the Union and 2008 Budget:: January 23, 2007

WASHINGTON—Research!America's board chair, The Honorable John Edward Porter, former Illinois Congressman, urges the President to make research a priority.

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President's Budget Will Slow Research Momentum: February 7, 2005

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Research to protect and improve health is being threatened by proposed cutbacks in domestic investment.

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U.S. Spending Less on Health Research Against Rising Health Costs—In Sept. 13 JAMA: September 12, 2006

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.

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Americans Say More Funding for Medical Research Vital to U.S. Economic Health: January 26, 2006

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.

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President's NIH Budget Will Slow Medical Progress: February 6, 2006

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.

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Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008: December 20, 2007

Statement from Research!America’s President and CEO Mary Woolley on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008.

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State of the Union 2008:: January 24, 2008

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.

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President’s Budget Will Slow Medical Progress, Economic Growth: February 4, 2008

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.

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Research!America Backs Call for Presidential Debate on Science: February 20, 2008

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.

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Major Medical Research Coalitions Urge Congress to Accelerate Medical Progress by Increasing Investment in NIH: February 28, 2008

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.

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Research!America to Honor Top Scientific and Health Research Advocates: March 13, 2008

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.

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amfAR to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award: March 13, 2008

WASHINGTON—amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, has been named Research!America's 2008 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award recipient.

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Pat Furlong to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award: March 13, 2008

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.

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Richard Lerner to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award: March 13, 2008

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.

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Schwarzenegger To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award: March 13, 2008

WASHINGTON—California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been selected as Research!America's 2008 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion recipient.

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Sen. Kennedy To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award: March 18, 2008

WASHINGTON—Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy has been selected as the recipient of Research!America's 2008 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy.

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85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science: May 12, 2008

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.

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Mary Woolley's Keynote Presentation at OSU Biomedical Research Tower Opening - Nov. 2, 2006: May 12, 2008

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Mary Woolley's Presentation to SALK Institute Dinner - Nov. 9, 2006: May 12, 2008

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AAMC Presentation About NIH Budget - 12/17/07: May 12, 2008 Download ppt

Oladele Akogun presentation 6.23.08: May 12, 2008

Peter Hotez presentation 6.23.08: May 12, 2008

Robert Ridley presentation 6.23.08: May 12, 2008

Presentation - IOM Annual Meeting 13 Oct 2008: May 12, 2008 Download ppt

Your Candidates-Your Health Post Election PPT: May 12, 2008 Download ppt

Presentation - AUCD Annual Meeting 2008 Nov 10: May 12, 2008

Presentation - Hill briefing: Global Health IS America's Health - Sam Stanley: May 12, 2008

XM Radio: November 2007

Mary Woolley discusses medical research funding with reporter Bruce Japsen.

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Wall Street Journal Radio: January 31, 2008

Podcast of Wall Street Journal interview and summary of radio interviews with Mary Woolley.

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90.3 WCPN, an NPR Station: February 13, 2008

Mary Woolley, Andrew Revkin of The New York Times, and Jeffrey Mervis of Science Magazine, discuss the presidential candidates, science and research.

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Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 1: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 2: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 3: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 4: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 5: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 5: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 6: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 7: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 8: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 1 edited: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 2 edited: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 3 edited: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Your Candidates Your Health Post-election Meeting- Part 4 edited: February 13, 2008Download mp3

Mary Woolley at The Aspen Health Forum - Oct. 3, 2007: February 13, 2008

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C-SPAN: March 18, 2008

Watch our 2008 National Forum as broadcast on C-SPAN.

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Ted Kennedy Acceptance: March 18, 2008Download MPG

Poll 2004 Men's Health: March 18, 2008

Poll 2007 Your Congress-Your Health: March 18, 2008

Poll Report 2005 Stem Cell: March 18, 2008

Poll Report 2006 Your Candidates-Your Health: March 18, 2008

Poll Investment: March 18, 2008

Slides from several polls relating to investment

Poll 2008 Your Candidates: March 18, 2008

Results of the public opnion poll for Your Candidates-Your Health 2008

Poll - LA 2008: March 18, 2008

Louisiana poll highlights PowerPoint presentation

Poll Science Debate 2008: March 18, 2008 Download pdf

Science Policy Poll Datasheets: March 18, 2008 Download pdf

LA Stem Cell 2008: March 18, 2008

Questions on stem cells from the 2008 Louisiana state poll

2008 National Poll: March 18, 2008

2008 National Poll data

California Global Health Poll: March 18, 2008

2008 California state poll on global health and research

Research!America 2008 Advocacy Awards Gala: March 18, 2008

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