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We increase public and policymaker awareness of the health and economic benefits of medical research and build a strong base of citizen support for more research and innovation.

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New fact sheets in 2020! Check out the latest on celiac disease, endometriosis, and much more.

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Latest News

Mary Woolley's Weekly Letter: Leadership, Stewardship, Bipartisanship

Research uncovers potential answers. Development translates that potential into action. The need...
July 29, 2021
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BlackInX Q&A with Samantha Theresa Mensah

The BlackInX Conference is a virtual meeting of members of the BlackInX network. The first...
August 4, 2021
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Honoring our Interns

Today is National Intern Day. It’s a chance to spotlight our interns and fellows and celebrate...
July 29, 2021
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A Special Conversation: Dr. Tony Fauci and Oprah Winfrey

“What did we learn from the rapid spread of this pandemic that will better equip us for the...
July 23, 2021
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88%
The Public Agrees Elected Officials Should Listen to Scientists
Funding research gives all of us a better chance of living a healthier life. Without the research done, we could not have moved forward and have found cures or have even found medicine to have helped us, the survivors.
Andrea Kramer
Cancer Survivor / Patient Advocate
3 million
Americans get an antibiotic-resistant infection every year. Learn more in our fact sheet section!
85%
Americans support federal funding for basic research
Most people ... don’t understand the role of research in keeping America competitive and us alive and well. Research!America bridges this gap, informing leaders, policymakers and the public of the critical role of research and the necessity to ensure its funding and growth.
M. Roy Wilson, MD, MS
President, Wayne State University
19
Student groups received microgrants in 2020 to make a difference in public engagement in science. Will yours be next?
Bench to Bedside
Medical progress is part determination, creative thought, science, manufacturing and distribution, sound regulation … and the list goes on. Science plays a pivotal role in each phase.
$2.6 billion
In FY20, your advocacy resulted in a $2.6 billion increase for NIH - and much more. What is happening with federal funding in FY21? See supplementals and more.

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