Nature has been used in medicine and research for tens of thousands of years, whether providing a substance to derive a new treatment, lending inspiration for innovation, or building upon […]
More: Did You Know? The Natural World Inspires Essential MedicinesOn every continent except Antarctica, we can find species of small lizards called geckos. Many of the more than 1,000 different species of geckos are well known for their uniquely […]
More: Did You Know? Geckos Inspired New Medical TapeEven after a decade as a biologist, I am still amazed by the almost incomprehensibly diverse ways that animals all around us have adapted to survive. Microscopic water bears (tardigrades) […]
More: Did You Know? From Living Dinosaur to Miracle DrugPlants have been used in medicine for tens of thousands of years, and they are still a vital source for treatments today. The rich history of the medicinal properties of […]
More: Did You Know? Highly Prescribed Diabetes Treatment Stemmed from a Flowering PlantThe research and development ecosystem in the United States is in the middle of a major transition. To remain a leader in the science and technology (S&T) space, the CHIPS […]
More: The NSF and the Next Generation of STEMM WorkersSnails have been on this planet for 500 million years — long before the dinosaurs roamed the lands. With more than 60,000 different species, snails have evolved to live and […]
More: Did You Know? The Leap from Snails to Pain ManagementBy Miyah Reed Science Communications Intern As we mark the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic – the World Health Organization issued its pandemic declaration on March 11, 2020 […]
More: 5 Years Later: COVID-19’s Impact on Trust in Science and Understanding of Health ResearchWe are united under a common cause – advocating for science and innovation to achieve better health for all. The great strength of Research!America is our 300+ member organizations and […]
More: 2024: A Year in ReviewWhile a wealth of research on health care value and equity exists, the combined concept of high value, equitable care is relatively new and understudied. To bring an equity lens […]
More: Guest Blog: A Research Agenda to Ensure High Value and Equitable Health CareElena Suglia, PhD candidate at the University of California-Davis shares her experience writing for an NIH RFI and gives advice for others interested in getting involved in federal policy.
More: Fostering Civic Engagement Through Science and CommunityOn the Monday before Thanksgiving, Research!America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who work tirelessly every day in communities […]
More: The Future of Public Health: One Student’s Vision for Equity and AdvocacyMore than 6.2 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s Disease. While there is a high level of ongoing research into this disease, only 5% of neuroscience research subjects are from underrepresented […]
More: The Importance of Improving Diversity in Neuroscience ResearchThe nation is currently experiencing a “summer spike” in COVID-19 cases, with infection rates “growing or likely growing in 42 states and territories,” the CDC reports. While six states and […]
More: The Summer COVID-19 Spike is Here; Review Research!America ResourcesA goal shared by many is increasing participation and diversity in clinical trials so that all Americans can benefit from medial research. Cost is one barrier to participation. Payments for […]
More: Pushing to Remove Tax Burden of Clinical Trial ParticipationA June 2024 survey exploring Americans' attitudes on food, diet, health and nutrition found that respondents see food price (72%), unhealthy eating patterns (54%), and affordability of healthy foods (48%) as the greatest food issues
More: Americans Recognize Accessibility and Cost Are Top Challenges in Improving DietDr. Bruce Tromberg, Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), recently joined us for an alliance discussion on the history and trajectory of NIBIB and bioengineering […]
More: Discussing the History and Trajectory of NIBIBDr. David Fajgenbaum, co-founder & president of Every Cure, recently joined us for an alliance discussion on his organization and their recent ARPA-H project award. Every Cure is a nonprofit […]
More: Finding New Hope in Existing DrugsMegan Frisk, PhD, director for International Affairs at Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), recently joined us for an alliance discussion on the newly established agency and its unique […]
More: Placing Big Bets to Facilitate Major Health BreakthroughsThree experts from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) recently joined Research!America for an alliance discussion on the rising threat […]
More: The Emerging Threat of Dengue, Other Tropical DiseasesA June 2024 survey exploring Americans' attitudes on food, diet, health and nutrition found that respondents see food price (72%), unhealthy eating patterns (54%), and affordability of healthy foods (48%) as the greatest food issues
More: Americans Believe Climate Change Will Impact the Food EcosystemSepsis is the number one cause of death in U.S. hospitals, yet only 63% of adults are familiar with the term and only 15% can identify the most common symptoms. […]
More: Sepsis Alliance: Gaining Ground Against a Lethal ThreatDr. Jeanne Marrazzo, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), joined us for an engaging discussion on NIAID’s work in advancing basic science and early-phase clinical […]
More: Infectious Disease Research in Focus: Perspectives from Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, NIAID DirectorDr. Karen Andes, Director of the MPH Program, Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University, joined us to explain the principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR), and […]
More: Community-Based Participatory Research for Public Health: Challenges, Opportunities, and ApproachesFor 75 years, NIMH has transformed the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research—bringing hope to millions of people. Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director of the National […]
More: Mental Health Research, 75 Years in the Making, a Discussion with NIMH’s Dr. Josh GordonVeterans Affairs (VA) research does not demand the spotlight, but richly deserves it: from conducting the first trials of effective treatments of tuberculosis to pioneering the treatment of hypertension, the […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Rashi Romanoff and Liz Stout, NAVREF: Innovative Research at VA is Impacting Veterans and Civilians AlikeThe American Public Health Association every April recognizes the tireless work of public health professionals across the U.S. and the countless contributions of public health research during National Public Health […]
More: National Public Health Week: Public Health Research in ActionThe American Public Health Association has designated two themes to highlight this year for National Public Health Week: Civic Engagement and Healthy Neighborhoods. The two themes highlight the important role […]
More: National Public Health Week Blog: Community-based Participatory Action ResearchAn October 2023 survey, commissioned by Research!America in partnership with the Association for Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO), surveyed more than 2,000 U.S. adults and found that Americans are less willing […]
More: Americans Decreasingly Willing to Share Health Information, But Place High Value on Clinical TrialsSince 2018, the All of Us Research Program within the National Institutes of Health has undertaken a historic effort to collect and study data from one million or more people […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Josh Denny: Facilitating Medical Breakthroughs through a Diverse Research DatabaseDr. Abraham Verghese, Bestselling Author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, and Linda R. Meier and Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor and Vice Chair of the Department […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Abraham Verghese: The Art and Science of Human ConnectionSuicide prevention researcher Dr. Philip Baiden, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington’s School of Social Work, joined us for an important alliance discussion on suicide prevention, moderated […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Phillip Baiden: Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Youth Suicide PreventionConsidered one of the top global health threats facing humanity by the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is on the rise. In the United States alone, AMR is implicated […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Elaine Larson: An Update on the AMR Crisis and Solutions to Address ItResearch!America recently hosted a conversation about the importance and impact of advocacy with two extraordinary research champions, Dr. Joanne Pike, President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, and Tony Gonzales, […]
More: Alliance Discussion with the Alzheimer’s Association: The Power of Advocacy in Addressing the Dementia Public Health CrisisDr. Céline Gounder, Senior Fellow and Editor-at-Large for Public Health, KFF Health News, and recipient of Research!America’s 2024 Meeting the Moment for Public Health Award joined us recently for an […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Céline Gounder: Meeting the Moment – Fostering Medical Progress and Tackling Large-Scale Health ThreatsWhere and when will the next infectious disease outbreak occur? How can we ensure that our public health system is prepared? Dr. Rita Colwell, a Distinguished University Professor at the […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Rita Colwell: How innovative strategies are preparing us for the next public health emergencyFrom the public sector to the private sector to philanthropy, the unique ecosystem of research and discovery in the United States has shepherded countless advances in science and medicine for […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Bob Conn, PhD: The History of Science Policy and Philanthropy’s Role in Research in the United StatesComplex and longstanding challenges are keeping our world out of balance, making us all more vulnerable to threats that could impact the future wellbeing of millions across the globe. We […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Howard Zucker: Ensuring a Healthier Future through CDC’s Global InitiativesIt has been just over one year since the launch of BD2: Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder. BD2 is a philanthropically driven nonprofit initiative that seeks to develop […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Cara Altimus, Dr. Daniel Pham, and Dr. Emily Baxi: BD2 is Redefining the Research Ecosystem for Bipolar DisorderThe great strength of Research!America is our 300+ member organizations and you – the individuals who are part of those organizations. Together, we help ensure a future in which our […]
More: 2023: Progress TogetherEpidemiologist and leading public health expert, Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, Managing Director of the Public Health Division at MITRE, joined us for a special Public Health Thank You Day alliance […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne: Transforming Public Health through Data Modernization and People-Centered ApproachesNorman Augustine, a leader in the decades long effort to elevate the priority of science and technology in our nation, joined us recently for an alliance discussion. The Honorable Bart […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Norman R. Augustine: Insights into the R&D Advocacy Arena from Retired Chairman & CEO, Lockheed Martin Corp.A diverse and inclusive research environment that engages scientists and community members is key to good science that leads to better health outcomes for all. Gelise Thomas, Assistant Director of […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Gelise Thomas: Diversifying the Research Landscape through Research Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion InitiativesResearch!America relies on interns and fellows, whose skills drive our mission forward. In this blog series, we are catching up with previous interns and fellows to see how Research!America impacted […]
More: Where are they now? Leanna Kalinowski talks about how the Research!America science communications internship inspired her to pursue an MPHOn the Monday before Thanksgiving, on Public Health Thank You Day, Research!America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who […]
More: Recognizing Future Public Health Leaders: Dana-Marie Thomas PhD, MSCMP, Discusses Why She’s Adding MPH to her Outstanding ResumeOn the Monday before Thanksgiving, Research!America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who work tirelessly every day to protect […]
More: Recognizing Future Public Health Leaders: Shankar Bhat Discusses the Role of Demographics in Addressing Environmental Health DisparitiesOn the Monday before Thanksgiving, Research!America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who work tirelessly every day to protect […]
More: Recognizing Future Public Health Leaders: Kevin Cevasco MPH, MBA, Details His Transition from IT Consulting to Public HealthOn the Monday before Thanksgiving, Research!America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who work tirelessly every day to protect […]
More: Recognizing Future Public Health Leaders: Sabrina Chow, MPH, Discusses the Passion Driving her Career in Public HealthOn the Monday before Thanksgiving, Research!America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who work tirelessly every day to protect […]
More: Recognizing Future Public Health Leaders: MPH Graduate Hayley Hutchinson Shares Her Experiences Working in Global Health and Health CommunicationOn the Monday before Thanksgiving, Research!America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who work tirelessly every day to protect […]
More: Recognizing Future Public Health Leaders: Jack Alperstein’s Public Health Journey from the Peace Corps to his MPHEdwin Oh, PhD, associate professor at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), joined us for an alliance discussion to chat about the impact, potential, and limitations of
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Edwin Oh, New Public Health Horizons: The Evolving Science of Wastewater IntelligenceIn our recent alliance discussion about rural health disparities, we hear from two experts in the field, Dr. Heidi Olsen and Dr. Bri Sheppard. "Research is critical to understanding not just what rural health disparities
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Heidi Olsen and Dr. Bri Sheppard: Bridging the Gap—Understanding What Drives Rural Health DisparitiesResearch!America relies on interns and fellows, whose skills drive our mission forward. In this new blog series, we are catching up with previous interns and fellows to see how Research!America […]
More: Where Are They Now? Former Research!America Intern Gwendolyn Bogard’s Journey into Government RelationsResearch!America relies on interns and fellows, whose skills drive our mission forward. In this new blog series, we are catching up with previous interns and fellows to see how Research!America […]
More: Where Are They Now? Dr. Chanel Matney Discusses Her Path from Research!America Intern to Program Officer at NASEMWhere Are They Now? From Research!America Intern to HHS ORISE Fellow, Catching up with Dr. Jessica Scott Research!America relies on interns and fellows, whose skills drive our mission forward. In […]
More: Where Are They Now? From Research!America Intern to HHS ORISE Fellow, Catching up with Dr. Jessica ScottErik Fatemi, principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs, joined us for an “appropriations 101”. As Congress’s deadline to pass and the President to sign a Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill looms, Fatemi reviews key terms, critical
More: Alliance Discussion with Erik Fatemi: Demystifying the Complex Appropriations LandscapeDr. Conitzer Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University and Director of the Foundations of Cooperative AI Lab (FOCAL), shared his thoughts on the concerns that prompted the Future of Life Institute’s open letter
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Vincent Conitzer: The Call to Pause Training of Certain AI SystemsLorsch, PhD, director of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at NIH provided an update on the Institute’s role in bringing about more sustainable and inclusive career paths for early career researchers across
More: Alliance Discussion with Jon Lorsch: NIGMS’s Strategic Investment in Early Career Researchers that is Driving Biomedical ProgressDr. Bill Novelli and Mary Woolley discuss the art and science of effective R&D advocacy.
More: Alliance Discussion with Bill Novelli and Mary Woolley: The Art and Science of the R&D Advocacy LandscapeDr. Neil Vora discussed the link between human health and the health of the planet, specifically, the increasing threat of emerging infectious diseases able to “jump” or spillover from animals to humans and the role
More: Alliance Discussion with Neil Vora: Preventing Pathogen Spillover and Future PandemicsDr. Gary Gibbons, Director of the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, discusses sickle cell disease (SCD), efforts that prompted SCD progress in the U.S. and globally, and the latest advances in therapeutics, potential
More: Alliance Discussion with Gary Gibbons, MD: Hope in The Fight Against Sickle Cell DiseaseJohn Crowley, Chairman and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, discussed his personal journey with rare disease research, developing novel treatments, centering patient advocacy, and overcoming innovation barriers.
More: Alliance Discussion with John Crowley: An Innovative, Patient-Centered Approach to Rare DiseasesElena Suglia, PhD candidate at the University of California-Davis shares her experience writing for an NIH RFI and gives advice for others interested in getting involved in federal policy.
More: Graduate Students Advocate for Better Science Policy through RFI CommentGrace Steward, biomedical engineering PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University, discusses responding to an NIH RFI and offers advice for others interested in getting involved in federal policy.
More: How Graduate Students Advocated for Improvements in Post-Doc Training: A First-Person AccountRebecca Cunningham, MD discusses using research to address the devastating public health toll of firearm injury.
More: Putting Research into Action to Address Firearm InjuryMary Pittman, DrPH, President and CEO of PHI discusses how to identify and apply quality health data to create healthier communities.
More: Applying Quality Public Health Data for Healthier CommunitiesAdelaide Appiah, MPH, discusses CHC’s efforts to reduce the burden of Black maternal mortality, shares what still needs to be done to improve maternal care of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and
More: National Public Health Week Highlight Series: Adelaide Appiah, Program DirectorErin Laird, MPH, Director of Emerging Infections, discusses managing community partnerships and the need to increase public health visibility, and shares lessons learned from COVID-19 response efforts.
More: National Public Health Week Spotlight Series: Erin Laird, Director of Emerging InfectionsKim Rodgers discusses tackling the root causes of childhood adverse experiences and shares how false narratives perpetuate inequities and how they can be changed to advance social and racial justice.
More: National Public Health Week Spotlight Series: Kim Rodgers, Center for Community Resilience at GWUMelanie Gibboney, MPH, Fatality Review Coordinator, discusses the importance of data collection, building and maintaining partnerships, and what she hopes for harm reduction efforts in the future.
More: National Public Health Week Spotlight Series: Melanie Gibboney, Fatality Review CoordinatorRecently, Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg, MD, recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Award, joined us for an alliance discussion to share her views on public service, collaboration, […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Margaret Hamburg: Breaking Down Silos & Building BridgesDrs. Davis and Gullet discussed the power of patient advocacy and how engaging communities in the research process is linked to tackling health disparities.
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Pamela Davis: Vital Roles of the Community in Research and AdvocacyOn January 12, we were joined by James Crowe, MD, Director of the Vaccine Center and Ann Scott Carell Professor of Pediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical […]
More: Medical progress: Determination, Collaboration, Innovation.The great strength of Research!America is our 300+ member organizations and you – the individuals who are part of those organizations. Together, we made progress towards a future in which […]
More: 2022 AccomplishmentsLilly Kan, MPH, discusses why high-quality, timely, and accessible public health information is so important to people’s health and well-being.
More: Public Health Thank You Day Interview Series: Lilly Kan, MPH, Public Health Data Improvement Project DirectorEli Briggs, MA, shares details of her role liaising between infectious disease experts and the federal government and what preparation for the next infectious disease outbreak entails.
More: Public Health Thank You Day Interview Series: Eli Briggs, Public Policy DirectorAlexandra Harris, MS, MPH, Emergency Management Specialist, shares her journey into the field of public health and discusses how emergency management plays a critical role in the intersectionality of preparedness and public health.
More: Public Health Thank You Day Interview Series: Alexandra Harris, Emergency Management SpecialistMore than two-and-a-half-years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still wrestling with understanding the extent of its impact. One important area to consider is the lasting effects of the pandemic on […]
More: Current Topics in Mental Health: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & COVID-19On July 16, 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, was implemented across the United States. This lifeline provides streamlined access to […]
More: Current Topics in Mental Health: The 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineRobert Gebbia discussed current efforts in suicide prevention, the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and the critical work of his group.
More: What Can We Do to Prevent Suicide?As part of Elsevier’s global “Confidence in Research” collaboration — an ongoing effort to understand the impact of the pandemic on confidence in scientific research — we brought together a small group of experts from
More: Roundtable Focuses on Meeting Emerging Needs of U.S. ResearchersJohn Balbus, MD, MPH, discusses HHS' new Office of Climate Change and Health Equity and the impact of climate change on health.
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. John Balbus: The Role of the Office of Climate Change and Health EquityStephen Morrison, PhD, discusses global health policy and R&D following the COVID-19 pandemic.
More: Alliance Discussion With Dr. Stephen Morrison: Global Health R&DAt the 2022 National Health Research Forum, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, was interviewed by Research!America Board Chair Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America’s Physician Groups, about “A Vision […]
More: 2022 Forum Discussion With FDA Commissioner CaliffWatch Dr. Murthy’s remarks. Hi, I’m Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States. It’s my honor to welcome you to the Research!America 2022 National Health Research Forum. I […]
More: 2022 Forum Remarks from Surgeon General MurthyIn an August 3, 2022, alliance discussion, Daniel Bausch, MD, MPH&TM, President, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, discussed the monkeypox outbreak and the U.S. response. Some of Dr. […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Daniel Bausch: An Update on the Monkeypox OutbreakLaurie Zabala is a Science Communications Intern at Research!America and a Spring 2022 graduate of Georgetown University’s M.S. Integrative Neuroscience program. While at Georgetown, she conducted research on Alzheimer’s Disease and […]
More: Building a Science Policy Group Q&A: Laurie ZabalaPresident Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 on August 9. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 64-33 and the House by a vote of 243-187. […]
More: CHIPS and Science ACT of 2022 Diversity Initiatives SummaryIn a July 27, 2022, alliance discussion, Randall (Randy) Rutta, Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Council (NHC), discussed his work with NHC, the organization’s vision for patient centricity, the […]
More: Alliance Discussion with Randall Rutta: The National Health Council’s Vision for Patient CentricityIn a recent Alliance Member Discussion, Robert Valdez, Ph.D., Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), shared ways AHRQ looks at improving care and how to transform scientific discoveries into evidence-based clinical
More: Alliance Discussion with Dr. Robert Valdez: Transforming Discoveries into Evidence Based Clinical TherapiesIn a recent Alliance Discussion, Lauren Bloch, Director of Health Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Faegre Drinker, provided an update on legislation and action on the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, the federal government’s
More: Alliance Discussion: Lauren Bloch – An Update on ARPA-H LegislationIn a recent Alliance Member Discussion, Patroski J. Lawson, Chief Executive Officer of The KPM Group DC, and Katie Landes, Senior Director of Strategy and Execution at The KPM Group […]
More: Alliance Member Discussion: Patroski J. Lawson – Equity in Mental Health Care Access and Its ImportanceResearch!America’s second annual Early Career Summit, “Reaching the Peak,” held virtually on June 15, featured a variety of panelists, speakers, and workshop leaders who spoke to attendees on topics ranging […]
More: Highlights of the 2022 Early Career SummitI recently had the opportunity to speak with one of our nation’s foremost public health leaders, Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association and Research!America Board Member. Of course, we talked
More: Alliance Member Discussion: Dr. Georges Benjamin — Continuing Our Response to COVID-19 and What the Future May HoldWorld Glaucoma Week is a global initiative being held March 6-12, to raise awareness on glaucoma with events happening around the world.
More: World Glaucoma Week Brings Awareness to Growing Impact of Blinding Eye DiseaseGenomic testing can drastically reduce the waiting time in the diagnosis of genetic disorders, not only saving lives, but money. These services, including rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS), should be a standard of care for
More: Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing: The High-Tech Solution to Lowering Infant Mortality (And Reducing Medical Costs, Too)As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge our nation and our world, the Research!America alliance promoted the need to fight present health threats and fund the medical research necessary to prepare for future health crises.
More: Research!America 2021 AccomplishmentsNever again should the United States be caught so flat-footed in the face of a global pandemic. Adequate preparation is not only possible, it is a necessity as we move forward, but it’s clear we have
More: The imperative for pandemic preparednessThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken priority over nearly all other health crises. However, the opioid epidemic has raged on, concurrent with (and accelerated by) SARS-CoV-2. Despite a 44% decrease in the number of opioids prescribed over the past
More: An Epidemic Within a Pandemic: The Opioid Crisis and COVID-19Our monthly podcast, Politics Under the Microscope (PUTM), captures the ideas of policymakers as they respond to complex problems and discusses the implications policies will have for the scientific community and the general public. We layer scientific
More: Microgrant Spotlight: Politics Under The MicroscopeEach September during Healthy Aging Month, the vision community joins to recognize International Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Week.
More: Vision Community Recognizes International Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Week 2021Mary Woolley, President and CEO of Research!America, opened the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) annual meeting by leading a conversation on “Combating Anti-Science Thinking” with Georges C. Benjamin, MD, Executive Director of the
More: Mary Woolley AACP Panel DiscussionThe BlackInX Conference is a virtual meeting of members of the BlackInX network. The first BlackInX Conference was held earlier this summer.
More: BlackInX Q&A with Samantha Theresa MensahToday is National Intern Day. It’s a chance to spotlight our interns and fellows and celebrate their tremendous contributions to Research!America.
More: Honoring our InternsThis piece reflects the opinions of the author. Black women who give birth in the U.S. are three times more likely to die during delivery than white women and more […]
More: Three Ways to Advocate for Black Maternal Health“What did we learn from the rapid spread of this pandemic that will better equip us for the future?” asked Oprah Winfrey to begin a conversation with Dr. Tony Fauci, Director of the National Institute
More: A Special Conversation: Dr. Tony Fauci and Oprah WinfreyCommunication throughout the pandemic has been critical and Clear Voice Award co-recipients Anne Schuchat, MD, and Michelle Williams, ScD, have been at the forefront. “Communication has never been more important than this past year. And it's never been more
More: Clear Voice Award Recipients Discuss Public Health CommunicationThe Research!America 2021 Virtual Advocacy Awards program featured a discussion with the co-recipients of the 2021 Building the Foundation Award: Katalin Karikó, PhD, of BioNTech and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania.
More: Building the Foundation Through mRNA ResearchIn a connected world, prevailing over an ever-evolving, ever-changing virus cannot be achieved in isolation: victory requires a global response.
More: Variants Explained: The Case for Vaccinating the WorldEach July, the vision community joins to recognize Dry Eye Awareness Month. Dry eye disease (DED), along with ocular pain and ocular inflammation, are among conditions experienced in Ocular Surface […]
More: Vision Community Recognizes Dry Eye Awareness Month 2021The Research!America 2021 Virtual Advocacy Awards program featured a discussion in recognition of the 2021 Rapid Translation Award, which honors a public-private partnership that has made progress in the fight […]
More: Rapid Translation Award Honorees Discuss COVID-19 Response and Implications for FutureThe Research!America 2021 Virtual Advocacy Awards program featured recognition of several of the 2020 awardees we were unable to salute in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Herbert Pardes, […]
More: Getting to Know the 2020 HonoreesThe next generation of health professionals needs to be equipped with the right training to make a demonstrable impact.
More: Early Career Spotlight- Engaging the Next Generation of Health Professionals at The Ohio State UniversityThe Research!America 2021 Virtual Advocacy Awards program featured a discussion with the co-recipients of the 2020 Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science Award
More: Advice for Future Leaders From the Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science Award RecipientsAs we celebrate Pride Month, it is important to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals who are making a difference for science and society. The courage to be visible is vital; it
More: Opening Doors: LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM and HealthUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean and Research!America board member, E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, recently announced the conclusion of the Special Trans-Disciplinary Recruitment Award Program (STRAP), a highly successful faculty initiative that
More: Recent Standout Accomplishment at University of Maryland School of Medicine: STRAP InitiativeThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is in the process of creating a national call to action to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and is seeking public stakeholder feedback. According to the
More: Americans Think STEM Education Deserves Higher PriorityWhen it comes to politics and policy, Americans overwhelmingly believe that science should be a part of the conversation.
More: Americans Believe that Science Should be a Part of the ConversationAmericans largely think the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed major changes needed to public health systems. We asked participants to select from two statements: “The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that major changes are needed in our
More: Major Changes Needed in Public HealthAccording to a January 2021 survey commissioned by Research!America, most Americans (72%) cannot name a living scientist. Similarly, over half of Americans could not name a medical or health research institution, and 43% were unaware
More: SURVEY: Most Americans Cannot Name a Living Scientist or a Research InstitutionAccording to results from a Zogby Analytics survey commissioned by Research!America in January 2021, a majority of Americans support research investment. More than 75% believe investing in research is important for achieving key priorities, from
More: Americans Support Investment in ResearchThe Activist Lab at the University of South Florida College of Public Health serves as a resource for students to develop skills and gain experience in advocacy, education, research, leadership, and service. For their 2021
More: Microgrant Spotlight: The Activist Lab at the University of South Florida College of Public HealthWhile the United States has been the uncontested leader in research & development (R&D) spending for decades, global trends in R&D investment pose a growing threat to U.S. leadership. The share of U.S. GDP devoted public R&D
More: Americans Believe the U.S. Should Be a Global Leader in ResearchAlthough climate change is often portrayed as a polarizing issue, it is a significant concern for Americans, according to a Research!America survey. Well over half of those surveyed said that climate change is already harming
More: Survey Data Shows Americans are Concerned About Climate ChangeAccording to a Research!America survey, a large majority of Americans support research to eliminate health disparities. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted health disparities that exist along racial, ethnic, geographic, and economic lines. However, these disparities
More: Americans Value Health Disparities ResearchHow are research advocates making their case on Capitol Hill during COVID-19?
More: Making the Case for Research on Zoom: Report from a Successful Virtual Hill DayAccording to a public opinion survey commissioned by Research!America Americans largely trust the work done by our nation’s scientists. Seven in 10 Americans believe that the work scientists do benefits […]
More: Trust in Science is Strong, According to 2021 Research!America SurveyThis week, communities across the country are celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) led by the American Public Health Association (APHA).
More: Building Bridges to Better Health – NPHW 2021On March 26, a national day to speak out against AAPI hate, Research!America stands strongly with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to #StopAsianHate. Racism and violence have no place in our society.
More: #StopAAPIHateDuring Women’s History Month, there have been ample opportunities to recognize the work of female pioneers in science.
More: Lifting As We Climb: Celebrating and Supporting Women in STEMFor just over a year now, an invisible, deadly enemy has wreaked havoc around the world.
More: Taking Inventory: Establishing a National Commission to Assess COVID-19 Pandemic Response and PreparednessWith the approval of a third COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S., this one using a different vaccine technology, this blog post will share the science of adenovirus vector vaccines.
More: AD-ding Value: The Science Behind Adenovirus Vector VaccinesA recent Research!America blog post discussed the issue of vaccine hesitancy as an obstacle to ensuring that enough U.S. residents receive a COVID-19 vaccine. However, vaccine hesitancy is far from the only barrier to achieving equitable vaccine
More: Barriers to Immunization: Beyond Vaccine HesitancyAs the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out across the U.S., one question on everyone’s mind is, “when do things go back to normal?” The answer depends largely on when most Americans will be vaccinated. And vaccine
More: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: Addressing Vaccine HesitancyMichigan State University’s Science Communication group, MSU SciComm, a 2019-2020 Research!America microgrant recipient, has developed Conveyance, a virtual conference to connect students
More: Early Career Spotlight: Early Career Scientists at Michigan State University to Host Virtual SciComm ConferenceAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our way of life, young people across America have risen to the challenges of a life lived largely indoors and online.
More: Early Career Spotlight: Rutgers University Environmental Health Researcher Showcases the Experiences of Young People in a COVID-19 Pandemic HotspotAs COVID-19 cases continue to surge, the FDA’s authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is a critical step towards immobilizing the spread of COVID-19. But ensuring a critical mass of people are vaccinated is essential in
More: Mastering COVID-19 Vaccine MessagingWith 2020 in our rearview mirror, we’re taking a look back at our 10 most popular blog posts (based on page views) for the year.
More: The 10 Most Popular Research!America Blog Posts of 2020For more than 30 years, the organizations that constitute the Research!America alliance – patient advocates, research universities, independent research institutes, academic health centers, scientific societies, biomedical, medical technology and data […]
More: 2020 Resources, All in One PlaceIn August 2020, our survey asked: "How important is it for scientists to inform the public about their research and its impact on society?" In response, 8 in 10 Americans indicate that it is "very" or
More: 2020 Survey: Americans Think Scientists Should Inform the Public About ResearchThis is the first in a series of blog posts exploring COVID-19 from a women’s health perspective. On October 20, 2020, the Office for Women’s Health Research (ORWH) at the […]
More: Not Just a Woman’s Health ProblemThis is the second in a series of blog posts exploring COVID-19 from a women’s health perspective. On October 20, 2020, the Office for Women’s Health Research (ORWH) at the […]
More: System Disruptions to Childbirth Care During COVID-19To achieve health equity, it is important to understand the health of underserved women. This understanding will lead to well-defined social determinants of health to aid in the development of interventions and increase equal access
More: Addressing Impact of COVID-19 on Women from Underserved CommunitiesHere's a list of important dates coming up in the next few months. Stay tuned for further policy updates and reminders!
More: Congressional and Presidential Schedule Until InaugurationWith the United States still grappling with COVID-19, it is clear that achieving a future free of the disease will require recognition of missteps and thoughtful consideration of how to […]
More: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead Against COVID-19House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are continuing to speak regularly with the goal of arriving at an emergency spending package that can pass both chambers of […]
More: Emergency Spending Package Talks ContinueThe Department of Homeland Security issued a Proposed Rulemaking on September 25, 2020 to establish a fixed term for student visas of no more than four years. Read a summary here.
More: Advocacy Opportunity – Student VisasHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have continued to negotiate with the goal of arriving at an emergency spending package that can pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into law […]
More: Time is Running OutThis week, the Senate is expected to pass and the President to sign a temporary “Continuing Resolution” (CR) to maintain the Fiscal Year 20 budget through December 11.
More: Time is running out for research reliefTwo earlier posts in this series explored what is a virus and what is a vaccine as well as the types of vaccines under development. As with the type […]
More: How does the type of virus affect vaccine development?Much like drugs, vaccine candidates that seem promising during laboratory research are assessed and validated based on their performance in clinical trials. In the U.S., making it to this step […]
More: How Does a Vaccine Get Tested and Produced?The COVID-19 pandemic is profoundly impacting the lives of millions and leaving a path of social and economic challenges that affect how we live, learn, and work.
More: Driving Innovation in the Fight Against COVID-19Viruses are tiny parasites that can cause disease.1 While there are many types of viruses, they all contain genetic material,
More: What is a Virus and What is a Vaccine?As scientists work towards a COVID-19 vaccine, they are faced with the decision of which type of vaccine to choose. Here, we review the different types of vaccines, how they […]
More: Types of VaccinesThe challenges of life during the COVID-19 pandemic are greatly magnified for those with chronic illnesses, who may have less access to needed care and support.
More: Research Is Needed to Address the Intersections of Substance Use and COVID-19As we look to the promise of new vaccines to combat COVID-19, the field of vaccinology — defined as the science of vaccines, including basic science, immune response, manufacturing and delivery technologies, and clinical evaluation
More: Vaccinology Research is Critical — Now More Than EverThe confluence of the coronavirus pandemic with the racism pandemic is profoundly disturbing. This is a time for us all to recommit to community. It’s also a time for listening and reflecting.
More: #ShutDownSTEMMore than 480,000 people in the U.S. die each year as a result of the effects of cigarette smoking. Every year on May 31, World No Tobacco Day aims to […]
More: What don’t we know about vaping?COVID-19 serology tests, also known as antibody tests, are currently receiving heightened attention and scrutiny.
More: Explained: How a COVID-19 Serology Test Works And Obstacles to its UseEach year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Every May, National Mental Health Awareness month raises awareness about mental illness and educates the public […]
More: The Impact on Mental Health during a PandemicIn January 2020, Research!America commissioned a survey to better understand the opinions of Americans regarding federal support for current research efforts. A combined 88% indicate that speeding medical progress should […]
More: Survey: President, Congress Should Prioritize Faster Medical ProgressThe May 2020 issue of Research!America's newsletter, The Research Advocate, is now online! Read about our response to COVID-19, our latest webinar, federal funding updates and much more.
More: The Research Advocate: May 2020As part of ongoing work to keep a finger of the pulse of public opinion, Research!America has commissioned numerous questions over the years to determine what Americans know about vaccines […]
More: COVID-19 Is A Call to Action to Bolster Vaccine ConfidenceOn February 27, a few weeks before the country was gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Tanya Petrossian gave birth to a healthy baby boy. During her grueling labor, what […]
More: Endometriosis Research to Develop Non-Invasive Treatment and DiagnosisWhen asked about the importance of elected officials at all levels listening to advice from scientists, a strong majority (88%) of respondents say that it is “somewhat important” or “very important”.
More: Majority Say Elected Officials Should Listen to Advice from ScientistsSince the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the ability to diagnose and test for the presence of the virus in patients has been of critical importance.
More: Explained: How to Identify Active COVID-19 Infection in PeopleThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a jarring challenge to public health and economies worldwide.
More: How genetics is helping fight COVID-19A recent webinar series hosted by the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the National Academies of Medicine (NAM) explored the topic of health disparities. The message? Health disparities must […]
More: COVID-19: Social Distancing Sheds Light on Health DisparitiesBeing in the middle of a global pandemic feels unsettling and frightening. Part of that fear is rooted in the unknown, because we still have many unanswered questions: fundamental information researchers don’t know about the
More: To address COVID-19 and future pandemics, we must answer fundamental questions“We’re going to continue at CDC to rely on data science to determine the most appropriate public health measures to lead us out of this outbreak and to communicate those effectively to the policymakers.”
More: Dr. Robert Redfield: In His Own WordsThe Research!America team is working remotely as are many of you to take precautions against COVID-19. But we are certainly not slowing down. We are working hard to assure federal funding and policy actions are evidence-based
More: A Message to our Members and PartnersMarch 8-14 is World Glaucoma Week 2020, with events being held around the globe. As one of those events, Research!America and AEVR are pleased to join in releasing the latest […]
More: World Glaucoma Week Recognizes Importance of Awareness for this Blinding Eye DiseaseMore than 9,000 scientists, educators, and journalists gathered in Seattle, February 13-16, 2020, for presentations, lectures, and networking at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting: […]
More: Engagement and Advocacy at the AAAS Annual MeetingAs Research!America prepares for our 24th Advocacy Awards Dinner, we want readers to learn more about our award recipients. We are continuing our Tuesday series leading up to the March 11 […]
More: Meet the Honoree: Michael M.E. Johns, MD, Recipient of the Herbert Pardes Family Award for National Leadership in Advocacy for ResearchAs Research!America prepares for our 24th Advocacy Awards Dinner, we want readers to learn more about our award recipients. We are continuing our Tuesday series leading up to the March 11 […]
More: Meet the Honoree: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Recipient of the Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy AwardAs Research!America prepares for our 24th Advocacy Awards Dinner, we want readers to learn more about our award recipients. We are continuing our Tuesday series leading up to the March 11 […]
More: Meet the Honoree: Bruce M. Alberts, PhD, Recipient of the 2020 John Edward Porter Legacy AwardAs Research!America prepares for our 24th Advocacy Awards Dinner, we want readers to learn more about our award recipients. We are continuing our Tuesday series leading up to the March […]
More: Meet the Honoree: Paul Offit, MD, Co-Recipient of the Geoffrey Beene Foundation Builders of Science AwardThe January 2020 issue of Research!America's newsletter, The Research Advocate, is now online!
More: The Research Advocate: January 2020As Research!America prepares for our 24th Advocacy Awards Dinner, we want readers to learn more about our award recipients. We are continuing our Tuesday series leading up to the March 11 event. Please […]
More: Meet the Honoree: Mary Fogarty McAndrew, Recipient of the Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership AwardAs Research!America prepares for our 24th Advocacy Awards Dinner, we want readers to learn more about our award recipients. Every Tuesday leading up to the March 11, 2020 event, we […]
More: Meet the Honoree: Dr. Myron “Mike” Levine, co-recipient of the Geoffrey Beene Foundation Builders of Science AwardAs 2019 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at our 10 most popular blog posts (based on page views) for the year. The posts cover a wide range of […]
More: The 10 Most Popular Research!America Blog Posts of 2019As we prepare to gather with family and friends around tables big and small, it’s time to ask the age old question: What are you thankful for this year?
More: Science’s Thanksgiving BountyWhen Donne first shared the notion that no person is an island he could scarcely have imagined the intricate web that is global public health today. When we envision our […]
More: No Person is an Island – The Imperative for Partnerships in Public HealthDid you know that in the United States alone someone gets an antibiotic-resistant infection every 11 seconds, and every 15 minutes someone dies as a result? That means people are […]
More: Building on Progress in AMRThyroid eye disease is a serious, debilitating, and vision-threatening autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks muscles and other tissue behind and around the eyes, which can result in potentially […]
More: Seeing the Way to Treatment for Eye DiseaseFor more than 30 years, Research!America has focused on making health and medical research as a higher national priority. Year after year, our public opinion surveys have shown that the public also places this high
More: Public Supports Faster Medical Progress as Congressional PriorityThe World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in 2016, a greater number of deaths by suicide than by Parkinson’s disease, natural disasters, ovarian cancer, war, thyroid cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and […]
More: Using Big Data to Make Big Changes in Reducing Rates of Veteran SuicideThe fall 2019 edition of Research!America's newsletter, the Research Advocate, is now online! Among the articles in this issue:
More: The Research Advocate: October 2019The BRAIN Initiative spans several federal entities and includes partnerships with industry leaders, and academia, among others.
More: The BRAIN Initiative: A Progress Report“Many or most public health issues are inherently local, but the federal government still has an important role to play, and they have resources to bare when needed,” said Chrissie […]
More: Measles: The Local EffortAge-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a slow progression of blindness that affects 10 million Americans. It starts with slightly fuzzy vision, and continually worsens until the center of vision is […]
More: Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Affects Millions of AmericansCivic engagement is a critical skill set for scientists. It creates an opportunity to take part in our democracy at any career stage while contributing a much-needed scientific perspective to […]
More: Advocacy by Early Career ScientistsNational Suicide Prevention Day is September 10, 2019. 800,000 individuals die worldwide due to suicide every year, and suicide costs Americans an estimated $50.8 billion in lifetime medical and work-loss cuts annually. […]
More: Public Supports Research to Prevent SuicideOn July 24, 2019, the Senate NIH Caucus sponsored a briefing on the NIH BRAIN Initiative, showcasing just one of the many areas in which the NIH is leading cutting-edge […]
More: Cure one, cure them all – The NIH BRAIN initiative“Sixteen years ago we had in front of us, for the first time ever, the order of the three billion letters that make up the human genome,” began Dr. Eric […]
More: Human Genome Project to Precision Medicine“Every two minutes, one more woman dies from cervical cancer,” stressed Anna Giuliano, PhD, of the Moffitt Cancer Center. One of several speakers at the briefing “Let’s End HPV-Related Cancers” […]
More: The Road to Eliminating HPV-Related CancersInfectious disease outbreaks. Opioid overdoses. Chemical exposures. When threats like these arise, we rely on public health surveillance efforts to identify and address them. However, our current systems are outdated and disjointed, hindering the ability
More: Public Health Data Systems: Time for an UpgradeJust three months remain in the current fiscal year, and lawmakers in the House have made significant progress in moving 10 of 12 appropriations bills across the floor.
More: Research Funding Hinges on Deal to #RaiseTheCapsMore women die from pregnancy-related complications in the United States than in any other comparably developed nation.
More: Alliance for Health Policy’s “Addressing the Drivers of Maternal Mortality” Shares Sobering Statistics and Policy Suggestions for Addressing the Maternal Mortality EpidemicOn June 12, 2019, the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, held a Capitol Hill briefing on Parkinson’s disease. The briefing marked the release […]
More: Innovations and Challenges in Parkinson’s ResearchA total of “1.7 million Americans will receive a new cancer diagnosis this year,” announced Frederick Ryan, President, and CEO of The Washington Post, in his opening remarks for the […]
More: Hurdles Remain in Eradicating Childhood CancersThe summer 2019 edition of the Research!America newsletter, The Research Advocate, is now online.
More: The Research Advocate: Summer 2019Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was treating patients with HIV/AIDS before the disease had a name. In the early 1980’s, a period […]
More: Chasing a cure: the global outlook on HIV/AIDSAs Research!America staff developed questions for our 2019 national public opinion survey, we reflected on the incredible progress in health and research in the 30 years since the organization was founded. We wanted […]
More: 30 Years of Research and ProgressResearch!America's efforts continue to show that unless we make research and innovation a higher national priority, we will fall behind our competitors globally.
More: Global Standing in Science and Innovation in 2050Research!America member FASEB (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) kicked off their NSF Matters campaign with a briefing highlighting NSF-funded research tackling antimicrobial resistance.
More: From Basic Biology to One Health“We have to go upstream and look at how we got here,” to understand the implications of social factors and health disparities...
More: Understanding Health DisparitiesThe Spring 2019 Research Advocate is now online!
More: Spring 2019: The Research AdvocateTogether with a wide-ranging collection of allies—patient advocates, scientists, research institutes, pharmaceutical leaders, scientific societies—we’re launching our 2019 Raise the Caps campaign.
More: Research!America Launches Raise the Caps Campaign
