Alliance Members-only: 21st Century Cures 2.1 Discussion with Emily Mace, Deputy Chief of Staff & Counsel for Rep. Larry Bucshon and David Steury, Health Policy Director for Rep. Diana DeGette 

On June 6, 2024,  House Energy & Commerce Committee Members Larry Bucshon (R-LA), Vice Chair of the Health Subcommittee, and Diana DeGette (D-CO), Ranking Member of the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee, released a request for input on a new iteration of the landmark, bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. With the August 2nd due […]

Understanding the Power and Possibility of Clinical Trials

Rayburn House Office Building; Room 2075 45 Independence Ave SW, Room 2075, Washington, D.C., United States

Clinical trials are vital to medical and health progress; public knowledge about, access to, and trust in clinical trials are critical to their success. As an essential component of the biomedical research pipeline, clinical trials are necessary building blocks to create better health for all. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, we held an in-person lunch […]

H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know with Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo  

The H5N1 bird flu has made its way to U.S. dairy farms. While the general public’s risk remains low, health and agriculture officials have their work cut out to prevent a potential pandemic. On July 31 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist and Director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University School of Public […]

Alliance Members-Only: NIH Reform Meeting #3

As part of our meeting series on NIH reform proposals, Research!America will be hosting a third alliance members-only meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1st at 12:00 p.m. ET. We invite you to join us for a brainstorming session focused on the NIH reform framework proposal House Energy & Commerce Committee Chair, Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released on June, 14, 2024, with […]

Exploring Pediatric Skin Health with Dr. Mike Siegel

Our skin is our first line of defense against disease and often reveals important clues to our overall health. On Wednesday, September 4, Dr. Mike Siegel, Executive Director of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA), to share his experience in both academia and non-profit advocacy in his role at PeDRA. The organization has over 600 […]

ARPA-H Roundtable with Dr. Susan Monarez, Ph.D. 

Join us on Monday, September 9, at noon ET for a members-only roundtable with Dr. Susan Monarez, Deputy Director of ARPA-H. She will reflect on past successes and challenges and look ahead to future opportunities at ARPA-H. The session will feature a brief presentation followed by an “Ask Me Anything” segment, with a preference for pre-submitted […]

Alliance Members-only Meeting on CURES 2.1 funding provisions

Join us at 12:00 PM ET on Thursday, September 12, for an alliance members-only meeting to discuss the potential for supplemental funding to be included in the “Cures 2.1” legislation. The 2016 21st Century Cures Act included funding for NIH and FDA: What should Cures 2.1 include? We’ll share perspectives from this meeting with Reps Larry Bucshon and Diana […]

Eating Disorders: Fighting Back, with Dr. Christine Peat

Did you know that nearly 10% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder sometime during their lifetime or that eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness behind opioid addiction? Eating disorders are under-recognized and stigmatized at a staggering individual and societal cost. On Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. ET Dr. Christine Peat, […]

Innovations for the Public Good: A Talk with Dr. Jason Owen-Smith  

On October 2nd at 1:00 PM, Dr. Jason Owen-Smith, co-founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS), housed at the University of Michigan, joined us to discuss this unique consortium and insights from its efforts to capture, communicate, and enhance the public value of academic research and higher education. Bring […]

Alliance Discussion with Dr. Joni Rutter, Director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health

On October 15 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Dr. Joni Rutter, Director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), joined us to share NCATS's latest priorities, exciting advances in the field, and her vision for the future. Watch the recording and view the slides.

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