Veterans 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 AlikeConsidered 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 CrisisNorman 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.Research!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 MPHDr. 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 LandscapeGrace 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 AccountDrs. 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 AdvocacyThe 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 HonoreesAs 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 HealthThe 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 HealthHow 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 DayWith 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 PlaceWhen 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 ScientistsAs 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 […]
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