BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Research!America - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.researchamerica.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Research!America REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T164500 DTSTAMP:20240328T213200Z CREATED:20240220T165418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T213200Z UID:10000176-1711641600-1711644300@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Josh Gordon\, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health DESCRIPTION:The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is turning 75 this year! For 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 Institute of Mental Health joined us share his thoughts on the Institutes’ evolution and its current work at a time when mental health is front and center among health concerns in the US and globally. \nView the Recording. \n  URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-josh-gordon-director-of-the-national-institute-of-mental-health/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dr-Joshua-Gordon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T130000 DTSTAMP:20240305T154912Z CREATED:20240216T180928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T154912Z UID:10000175-1711454400-1711458000@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Erik Fatemi\, Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us on March 26 at noon ET for a second off-the record alliance members-only meeting with fan favorite\, Erik Fatemi. Barring the unforeseeable\, all 12 FY24 appropriations bills will be signed into law by that date\, the President’s FY25 budget will be available\, and the picture will be clearer on the future of NIST’s proposed “march-in” framework. \nIf you are a Research!America alliance member\, please email Jacqueline Lagoy jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the registration link. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-erik-fatemi-principal-at-cornerstone-government-affairs-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Erik-Fatemi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T124500 DTSTAMP:20240321T172444Z CREATED:20240207T161239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T172444Z UID:10000174-1711022400-1711025100@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Rashi Romanoff\, Chief Executive Officer\, and Liz Stout\, Communications and Public Policy Administrator\, National Association of Veterans’ Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF) DESCRIPTION: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 VA has been at the forefront of research advances that benefit veterans and us all. On Thursday\, March 21st at 12:00 p.m. ET\, the National Association of Veterans’ Research and Education Foundations joined us. These unique and extraordinarily effective organizations are at the center of VA research collaboration and innovation.   As the VA celebrates an extraordinary milestone in its landmark 1 Million Veteran research initiative\, we took a look at an unsung ecosystem responsible for untold medical and public health progress. \nWatch the recording and view the slides. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-rashi-romanoff-chief-executive-officer-and-liz-stout-communications-and-public-policy-administrator-national-association-of-veterans-research-and-educat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-07-at-11.09.33-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T114500 DTSTAMP:20240306T180030Z CREATED:20240226T185344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T180030Z UID:10000177-1709722800-1709725500@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion on Research!America January National Survey DESCRIPTION:With Americans preparing to cast their ballots this fall\, keeping a pulse on public opinion is key! For more than 30 years\, Research!America has commissioned public opinion surveys to help understand Americans’ views on medical\, health\, and scientific research and other pressing issues related to public health\, research\, and innovation. \nOn Wednesday\, March 6 at 11 am E.T. Mary Woolley\, President and CEO of Research!America\, shared newly released data from a national\, omnibus survey commissioned in January 2024 by Research!America on topics like support for federally funded research\, trust in science\, global competitiveness\, and more. Following an overview of our survey results\, Erin Brown\, Associate Director of Communications and Marketing at Research!America\, and Jenny Luray\, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement at Research!America joined the conversation for a fireside chat on the results and their impact. \nWatch the recording and view the slides. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-on-researchamerica-january-national-survey/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T144500 DTSTAMP:20240229T200152Z CREATED:20240124T174312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T200152Z UID:10000173-1709215200-1709217900@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Josh Denny\, CEO of the All of Us Research Program\, NIH DESCRIPTION:Since 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 living in the United States to create better health for all of us through precision medicine. On February 29 at 2 pm ET\, Dr. Josh Denny\, Chief Executive Officer of the All of Us Research Program\, joined us to discuss the work of the All of Us Research Program\, including their efforts to build a diverse database that can inform thousands of studies on a variety of health conditions. \nWatch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-josh-denny-ceo-of-the-all-of-us-research-program-nih/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-24-at-12.41.46-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T140000 DTSTAMP:20240222T185824Z CREATED:20240117T144552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T185824Z UID:10000172-1708606800-1708610400@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Emily Holubowich\, National Senior Vice President of Federal Advocacy with the American Heart Association DESCRIPTION:Emily Holubowich\, National Senior Vice President of Federal Advocacy with the American Heart Association and a national expert on federal health and fiscal policy\, joined us for an alliance member-only to discuss FY24 and FY25 appropriations and clarify the ever-more confusing appropriations landscape. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-emily-holubowich-national-senior-vice-president-of-federal-advocacy-with-the-american-heart-association/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/emilyholubowich-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T140000 DTSTAMP:20240304T141734Z CREATED:20240111T151303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T141734Z UID:10000170-1707744600-1707746400@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Abraham Verghese\, Bestselling Author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water; Professor\, Stanford DESCRIPTION:Dr. Abraham Verghese\, Bestselling Author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water\, Linda R. Meier and Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine\, joined us to discuss how his career in medicine and writing has shaped his outlook on the art and science of human connection. \nDr. Verghese is the 2024 Advocacy Awardee for the Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion\, an award presented annually to a news media representative or other influential individual who has been extraordinarily effective in delivering medical\, public health\, or other health-related research advocacy messages to the public. Learn more about our Advocacy Awards and view our full slate of 2024 honorees. \n  URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-abraham-verghese-bestselling-author-of-cutting-for-stone-and-the-covenant-of-water-professor-stanford/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Verghese_Forum24-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T124500 DTSTAMP:20240206T195212Z CREATED:20231130T174257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T195212Z UID:10000160-1707220800-1707223500@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Elaine Larson\, Columbia University School of Nursing DESCRIPTION:Considered 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 in nearly 3 million infections and tens of thousands of deaths each year. On February 6th at 12 PM ET\, Dr. Elaine Larson\, Anna C Maxwell Professor Emerita and Special Lecturer\, School of Nursing; Professor of Epidemiology Emerita\, Mailman School of Public Health\, Columbia University; and Senior Scholar in Residence\, New York Academy of Medicine\, joined us to provide new details about the AMR threat and how we can chart a path to ensure antibiotics remain part of our disease arsenal. \nView the recording and her slides. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-elaine-larson-columbia-university-school-of-nursing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Elaine-Larson.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T133000 DTSTAMP:20240201T202426Z CREATED:20240108T195058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T202426Z UID:10000167-1706792400-1706794200@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with the Alzheimer’s Association DESCRIPTION:Research!America 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\, Alzheimer’s Association National Early-Stage Advisor\, joined us for this important discussion. The Alzheimer’s Association is the recipient of Research!America’s 2024 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award. Dr. Pike and Mr. Gonzales will discuss the Alzheimer’s Association’s work to address the dementia public health crisis\, and what it takes to be an effective advocate on behalf of us all. \nView the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-the-alzheimers-association/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Alzheimers_Forum24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T130000 DTSTAMP:20240130T182127Z CREATED:20231218T152021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T182127Z UID:10000164-1706617800-1706619600@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Celine Gounder\, Senior Fellow and Editor-at-Large for Public Health\, KFF Health News DESCRIPTION:Meeting the Moment: A conversation with public health champion Celine Gounder \nWhat comes to mind when you think of medical progress? Lives saved; diseases eradicated; lessons learned? Join us on January 30 at 12:30 p.m. Eastern for a discussion with Dr. Celine 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. Dr. Gounder will share insights from her career in epidemiology and health news reporting on how we meet the moment when tackling large-scale health threats\, from smallpox to COVID-19\, and speed the pace of medical progress. \nWatch the recording. \nDr. Gounder is the 2024 Advocacy Awardee for the Meeting the Moment for Public Health Award\, an award recognizing an individual that has been a “clear voice\,” playing a key role in communicating important public health information to the public and rising to the challenge of the day. This award is part of the suite of Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Awards\, generously supported by Johnson & Johnson. Learn more about our Advocacy Awards and view our full slate of 2024 honorees. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-celine-gounder-senior-fellow-and-editor-at-large-for-public-health-kff-health-news/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gounder_Forum24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T120000 DTSTAMP:20240123T172807Z CREATED:20240112T155117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172807Z UID:10000171-1706009400-1706011200@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Rita Colwell\, Distinguished University Professor\, University of Maryland DESCRIPTION:Where and when will the next infectious disease outbreak come? How can we ensure that our public health system is prepared? Dr. Rita Colwell\, a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland College Park\, Founder of CosmosID\, Inc.\, and former Director of the National Science Foundation\, and the recipient of Research!America’s 2024 Builders of Science Award\, discussed the strategies and tools that she has used to track outbreaks in United Nations countries and how these strategies and other advances may better prepare public health for the next outbreak. \n\n\nDr. Colwell is the 2024 Advocacy Awardee for the Builders of Science Award\, an award that recognizes distinguished scientists who have provided inspiration and determination in building or re-building an outstanding home for research. This award is part of the suite of Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Awards\, generously supported by Johnson & Johnson. Learn more about our Advocacy Awards and view our full slate of 2024 honorees. \nWatch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-colwell-distinguished-university-professor-university-of-maryland-college-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rita-Colwell_Forum24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T133000 DTSTAMP:20240614T181304Z CREATED:20240109T154706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T181304Z UID:10000168-1705926600-1705930200@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:The Bridge that Bipartisanship Built: Challenges to our nation’s technology transfer system. DESCRIPTION:More than 30 years ago\, Congress\, with broad bipartisan support\, created a new “tech transfer” system that led to an explosion in U.S.-driven scientific\, technological\, and medical breakthroughs.  A proposed Commerce Department rule\, while well-intentioned\, risks the technology transfer bridge between public\, academic\, and private sector R&D at the expense of progress crucial to U.S. and global health\, security\, and prosperity. \nDr. John Hamre\, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and President and CEO at the Center for Strategic and International Studies\, and Capitol Hill veteran and health policy expert Paul Kim joined us for a conversation about U.S. technology transfer\, the Commerce Department proposal\, and how research advocates can weigh in. \nWatch the Recording \nView the Slides URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/bridge-bipartisanship-built/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hamre-and-Kim.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T150000 DTSTAMP:20240105T171008Z CREATED:20240105T163936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T171008Z UID:10000166-1705586400-1705590000@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Brian Fahey\, Legislative Director\, House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie DESCRIPTION:If your organization is a member of the Research!America Alliance\, please join us for an off-the-record alliance member-only discussion with Brian Fahey\, Legislative Director in the office of House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2).  We’ve asked Brian to discuss Chair Guthrie’s priorities for this key subcommittee\, which has jurisdiction over NIH\, ARPA-H\, FDA\, CDC\, ASPR\, BARDA\, and the list goes on. Will the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) be reauthorized this year? Will the subcommittee move forward with the reauthorization of NIH?  How can advocates help the subcommittee as it works to address the opioid crisis\, the mental health crisis\, maternal mortality\, antimicrobial resistance and other pressing health threats? \nIf you are a Research!America alliance member\, please email Jacqueline Lagoy jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the registration link. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-brian-fahey-legislative-director-house-energy-and-commerce-health-subcommittee-chair-brett-guthrie/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Brian-Fahey.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T150000 DTSTAMP:20240120T133427Z CREATED:20240110T151801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T133427Z UID:10000169-1705415400-1705417200@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Bob Conn\, Distinguished Policy Fellow\, UCSD; President/CEO Emeritus\, The Kavli Foundation DESCRIPTION:From public sector to private sector to philanthropy\, the unique ecosystem of research and discovery in the United States has shepherded countless advances in science and medicine for decades. Dr. Robert Conn\, Walter Zable Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus of Engineering at the University of California\, San Diego\, and recipient of Research!America’s 2024 Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award\, discusses the role that American philanthropy has played in U.S. research and the unique advantages that this has provided to allow America’s research sector to flourish. \nWatch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-bob-conn-distinguished-policy-fellow-ucsd-president-ceo-emeritus-the-kavli-foundation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Robert-Conn_Forum24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T124500 DTSTAMP:20240120T133544Z CREATED:20240102T184713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T133544Z UID:10000165-1705060800-1705063500@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Howard Zucker\, Deputy Director for Global Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DESCRIPTION:Complex 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 have a window of time as we recover from the impacts of COVID to innovate and improve global health. Dr. Howard Zucker\, Deputy Director for Global Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, joined us to discuss the CDC’s work abroad and how it is instrumental in protecting the health of the United States and the international community: What are the “underlying conditions” our planet is suffering from today? And what is CDC doing to help address their impacts and ensure a healthier future for us all? \nWatch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-howard-zucker-deputy-director-for-global-health-at-the-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Howard-Z.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T120000 DTSTAMP:20240105T171418Z CREATED:20231206T175848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T171418Z UID:10000161-1704366000-1704369600@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Erik Fatemi\, Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs DESCRIPTION:New Year\, Old Budget \nAll signs point to more mayhem in January as Congressional leadership navigates the twists and turns of the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process. Erik Fatemi of Cornerstone Government Affairs joined us for an off-the-record conversation about the appropriations outlook and what that means for research advocacy. In particular\, he walked through the potential impact of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on NIH and other research agencies. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-erik-fatemi-principal-at-cornerstone-government-affairs/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Erik-Fatemi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T123000 DTSTAMP:20231205T175228Z CREATED:20231127T190547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T175228Z UID:10000159-1701777600-1701779400@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Norman R. Augustine\, Retired Chairman & CEO\, Lockheed Martin Corp. DESCRIPTION:Norm Augustine\, a leader in the decades long effort to elevate the priority of science and technology in our nation\, joined us for an alliance discussion.  The Honorable Bart Gordon\, Member of Congress\, 1985-2011\, and Chair of the House Science Committee\, 2007–2010\, spoke with Norm about his storied career in federal and nonprofit service and as the former CEO of Lockheed Martin\, and asked him to share insights from his influential leadership role in the R&D advocacy arena.  \nWatch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-norman-r-augustine-retired-chairman-ceo-lockheed-martin-corp/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Norman-R.-Augustine_Headshot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T124500 DTSTAMP:20231129T181210Z CREATED:20231030T192009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T181210Z UID:10000156-1701259200-1701261900@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Philip Baiden\, University of Texas at Arlington DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 29 at noon ET\, suicide 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. A leading expert in the field\, Dr. Baiden’s vast expertise includes the social determinants of health\, adolescent health risk behaviors\, and substance use and mental health outcomes. Dr. Baiden spoke with us about his research on the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and suicidal behaviors in children and adolescents as we work toward a stronger understanding of suicide prevention and how to support those in need. \nWatch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-philip-baiden-school-of-social-work-at-the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Philip-Baiden.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T150000 DTSTAMP:20231128T234914Z CREATED:20231002T202744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T234914Z UID:10000090-1701248400-1701270000@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:First Annual Symposium to Address the Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia DESCRIPTION:Georgia has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the U.S. Despite several important efforts more action is needed. To address this crisis\, Emory University’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center\, in collaboration with Research!America\, Morehouse School of Medicine\, Mercer University School of Medicine\, and other organizations in Georgia\, is bringing together care providers\, scientists\, government and community partners to raise awareness\, align efforts\, and garner resources to inspire change to improve maternal and child health in Georgia and across the Southeast. \nThe symposium will feature personal testimonies by individuals and families affected by maternal mortality and maternal health challenges. Additionally\, results from a 2023 statewide public opinion poll will be presented by Research!America to discuss challenges and solutions. The day will also include a networking lunch with advocacy groups and maternal health leaders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 A.M. — Welcome and Opening Remarks \n\nRavi Thadhani\, MD\, MPH\, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs\, Emory University\nRose L. Horton\, MSM\, RNC-OB\, NEA-BC\, FAAN\, Specialty Director Women & Infant Services\, Emory Decatur Hospital; Founder & CEO of NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners\n\n9:10 A.M. — Keynote Speaker \n\nKathleen E. Toomey\, MD\, MPH\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Public Health\n\n9:50 A.M. — Fireside Chat: Personal Story \n\nModerated by:\n\nNatalie D. Hernandez-Green\, PhD\, MPH\, Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and the Executive Director of the Center for Maternal Health Equity\, Morehouse School of Medicine\n\n\nFeatured Guest Speaker:\n\nHeather Dobbs\, Perinatal Patient Navigator and Doula\, Morehouse School of Medicine \n\n\n\n10:30 A.M. — Case Studies in Preeclampsia: European Experience \n\nHolger Stepan\, MD\, Professor and Chair\, Department of Obstetrics\, University of Leipzig\, Germany\n\n11:15 A.M. — Summary of Survey Results and Findings \n\nMary Woolley\, President and CEO\, Research!America\n\n12:00 P.M. — Networking Lunch \n\nFeaturing Tables with Community Partners (Listed below)\n\n1:30 P.M. — Panel Discussion + Q&A \n\nModerated by: \n\nRavi Thadhani\, MD\, MPH\, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs\, Emory University\n\n\nPanelists:\n\nSarah C. Blake\, PhD\, MA\, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for Department of Health Policy and Management\, Emory University\nKeisha Callins\, MD\, MPH\, Professor\, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Joy McCann Endowed Professor\, Mercer University School of Medicine\nKy Lindberg\, Chief Executive Officer\, Healthy Mothers\, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia\, Inc.\nMichael K. Lindsay\, MD\, MPH\, Luella Klein Professor and Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine\, and Chief of the Emory Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at Grady Memorial Hospital\nKathleen E. Toomey\, MD\, MPH\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Public Health\nMary Woolley\, President and CEO\, Research!America\n\n\n\n2:30 P.M. — Closing Remarks and Next Steps \n\nM. Daniele Fallin\, PhD\, James W. Curran Dean of Public Health\, Rollins School of Public Health\, Emory University\n\n3:00 P.M. — Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (Maternal Mortality Prevention Team)\n\nContact: Julie Zaharatos\, MPH at jzaharatos@cdc.gov\n\n\nHealthy Mothers\, Healthy Babies\n\nContact: Ky Lindberg at ky.lindberg@hmhbga.org\n\n\nMarch of Dimes\n\nContact: Tamara Mason\, MPH\, CHES at TMason@marchofdimes.org\n\n\nCenter for Rural Health and Health Disparities\n\nContact: Jennifer L. Barkin at barkin_jl@mercer.edu\n\n\nPostpartum Support International\n\nContact: Shontel Cargill\, MS\, LMFT at president@psiga.org and Katherine Sylvester\, PT\, DPT at kdpt@operationmist.org\n\n\nBlack Mamas Matter Alliance\n\nContact: Stephanie F. Aristide\, MPH at sfa@blackmamasmatter.org and Ayanna Woolfork at aow@blackmamasmatter.org\n\n\nGA Perinatal Quality Improvement\n\nContact: Amy R. Mock at Amy.Mock@dph.ga.gov\n\n\nGrady Trauma Project\n\nContact: Vasiliki Michopoulos\, PhD\, MSc at vmichop@emory.edu\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n  \nHotel accommodations at the Emory Conference Center Hotel are available at a discounted rate using booking link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50688298. \nFor more information about the event\, contact WHSCevents@emory.edu.\nFor questions about or issues with registration\, contact RSVP@researchamerica.org. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/georgia-maternal-health-symposium/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/First-Annual-Maternal-Health-Symposium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231122 DTSTAMP:20231013T144556Z CREATED:20230802T170310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T144556Z UID:10000149-1700524800-1700611199@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Public Health Thank You Day DESCRIPTION:On 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 us from disease\, injury\, and other health threats. From the ordinary to the extraordinary\, these heroes keep our drinking water clean\, our communities healthy\, and our children safe from harm. Ongoing and often complex public health challenges – both here and abroad – require evidence-based\, innovative\, and equitable solutions. \nThis year’s theme\, “Why Public Health?” calls attention to the countless ways public health professionals work to promote and protect health and shines a light on their dedication to serving communities across the country. Whether it’s ensuring communities have access to healthy foods or tracking diseases to prevent the next outbreak\, the public health workforce works continually to make sure we all have the opportunity to live longer\, healthier lives. \nLet’s take this day to thank the public health workforce\, raise the visibility of public health\, and welcome a new generation of public health professionals who are eager to continue the mission of improving the well-being of communities nationwide. \n \nJoin us on  Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn using the hashtag #PHTYD and #WhyPublicHealth. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/public-health-thank-you-day-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-PHTYD-Web-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T124500 DTSTAMP:20231120T181657Z CREATED:20231107T202408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T181657Z UID:10000158-1700481600-1700484300@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne\, Managing Director\, Public Health Division at MITRE DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 20\, at noon ET\, epidemiologist 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 discussion. MITRE partners across government\, industry\, and academia to improve our nation’s public health and well-being. Dr. Alleyne shared how improvements in our public health infrastructure and data modernization have helped communities around the country better tackle public health threats. Dr. Alleyne also shared a call to action for integrating people-centered approaches to delivering public health services. Watch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-e-oscar-alleyne-managing-director-public-health-division-at-mitr/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Oscar-Alleyne.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T144500 DTSTAMP:20231116T210301Z CREATED:20231101T172317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T210301Z UID:10000157-1700143200-1700145900@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Daniel Pham\, Dr. Cara Altimus\, and Dr. Emily Baxi\, BD² DESCRIPTION:It 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 effective interventions so that all people with bipolar disorder thrive. To shorten the time it takes from research findings into clinical care\, we have awarded over $60 million of funding to researchers\, scientists\, and clinicians to build a community focused on enhancing collaboration and open science across the teams. We featured Dr. Cara Altimus\, Dr. Emily Baxi\, and Dr. Daniel Pham to discuss the numerous mechanisms to encourage collaboration within the network to accelerate change in the bipolar disorder field. \nView the slides and watch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-daniel-pham-dr-cara-altimus-and-dr-emily-baxi-bd%c2%b2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BD2-logo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000 DTSTAMP:20231030T191506Z CREATED:20231030T191117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T191506Z UID:10000155-1699963200-1699966800@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Rob Smith\, Capital Alpha Partners DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 14 at noon ET\, for a timely Alliance Discussion ahead of the impending Continuing Resolution expiration on November 17th. If your organization is a Research!America member\, we invite you to an off-the-record conversation with Rob Smith\, Managing Director at Capital Alpha. With over two decades of experience in Washington’s healthcare landscape\, Rob will delve into the complexities of Congress’s current happenings. He’ll help walk us through the outlook for FY24 appropriations following the November 17th Continuing Resolution expiration\, what recent Congressional leadership changes mean as we enter an election year\, and more. Bring your questions and insights!  \nEmail Jacqueline at jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the member-only registration link. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-rob-smith/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rob-Smith.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T124500 DTSTAMP:20231106T181946Z CREATED:20231019T144453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T181946Z UID:10000153-1699272000-1699274700@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Gelise Thomas\, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative at Case Western Reserve University DESCRIPTION: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 Strategic DEI & Health Disparities at the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio (CTSC) within Case Western Reserve University\, joined us for an alliance discussion on November 6\, at noon ET\, to speak about the work of CTSC and how their Research Equity\, Accessibility\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (READI) initiatives are working to shape a more diverse and equitable research landscape. \nView the slides and watch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-gelise-thomas-clinical-and-translational-science-collaborative-at-case-western-reserve-university/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Headshot-Gelise-Thomas.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T124500 DTSTAMP:20231031T174646Z CREATED:20231010T134859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T174646Z UID:10000091-1698753600-1698756300@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Tom Romanoff\, Bipartisan Policy Center DESCRIPTION:In the midst of multiple AI-related congressional and administration policy and regulatory initiatives\, we continue to receive requests for alliance discussions that take a step back and address big picture AI concepts. Outside of any particular use of AI\, what are the concepts\, terms\, capacities\, and issues that distinguish AI from good old-fashioned IT? Haven’t robots and virtual reality been around forever? What’s everyone suddenly so concerned about? And are calls for successfully regulating AI truly going to lead anywhere\, or has that ship sailed? \nWe asked the best of the best\, Tom Romanoff\, the Director of the Technology Project at the Bipartisan Policy Center\, to join us on the 31st for the express purpose of bringing AI down to earth. AI has the potential to bring about positive\, negative\, and “eye of the beholder” changes to our society and our lives. Research advocates\, and really\, all of us everywhere\, have a stake in ensuring society leverage AI without becoming subservient to it. \nView the slides and watch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-tom-romanoff-bipartisan-policy-center/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tom-romanoff-Small.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T123000 DTSTAMP:20231023T142308Z CREATED:20231023T142308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T142308Z UID:10000154-1698148800-1698150600@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Kathryn Bell\, Minority Health Policy Advisor\, Senate HELP Committee DESCRIPTION:If your organization is a Research!America member\, join us on Tuesday\, October 24\, at noon ET\, for an off-the-record conversation with Kathryn Bell\, Minority Health Policy Advisor to the Senate HELP Committee. Kathryn will discuss the request for information on NIH reform from HELP Committee Ranking Member Cassidy as the deadline for stakeholder feedback (October 27) approaches. \nEmail Jacqueline at jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the member-only registration link. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-kathryn-bell-minority-health-policy-advisor-senate-help-committee/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kathryn-Bell-Headshot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T144500 DTSTAMP:20231017T195458Z CREATED:20230926T201817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T195458Z UID:10000087-1697551200-1697553900@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Edwin Oh\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas DESCRIPTION:New Public Health Horizons: the evolving science of wastewater Intelligence \nEdwin 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 wastewater “intelligence.” Among his diverse areas of expertise\, Dr. Oh is breaking new ground in wastewater surveillance and analysis as a means of minimizing the toll of infectious diseases and other public health threats. View his slides and watch the recording. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-edwin-oh-university-of-nevada-las-vegas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Edwin-Oh.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T124500 DTSTAMP:20231002T144451Z CREATED:20231002T144451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T144451Z UID:10000089-1697025600-1697028300@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Member-only Meeting with Mary Dee Beal\, KDCR Partners DESCRIPTION:Join Research!America on Wednesday\, October 11 at noon Eastern for a quick check in on what’s happening (or not) in Congress. We’ll discuss the continuing push and pull around FY24 funding and other R&D-related developments with Capitol Hill veteran Mary Dee Beal\, Principal at KDCR Partners. \nEmail Jacqueline at jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the member-only registration link. URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-mary-dee-beal-kdcr-partners-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mary-Dee-Beal-Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T114500 DTSTAMP:20231003T162142Z CREATED:20230927T191240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T162142Z UID:10000088-1696330800-1696333500@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with David Ridley\, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business DESCRIPTION:Incentivizing Hard-won Solutions  \nDavid Ridley joined us to discuss Priority Review Vouchers (PRV)s.The PRV is an R&D investment incentive designed to spur development in areas of unmet medical need. The first PRV program\, focused on the development of drugs for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)\, was signed into law in 2007\, and subsequent legislation expanded the availability of this incentive to include drugs for rare pediatric diseases and medical countermeasures. \nDr. Ridley walked us through a quick “PRV 101” and shared his thoughts on the future of these and other incentives aimed at addressing critical gaps in R&D investment. \nWatch the recording.   URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-david-ridley-duke-universitys-fuqua-school-of-business/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/David-Ridley.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T124500 DTSTAMP:20230926T204515Z CREATED:20230919T191551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T204515Z UID:10000152-1695729600-1695732300@www.researchamerica.org SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Bri Sheppard and Dr. Heidi Olson\, University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford DESCRIPTION:Rural Health Disparities: What will it take to make progress?  \n Rural Americans face a range of alarming health disparities compared to their urban counterparts. Some grim examples: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, rural Americans are more likely to die from cancer\, heart disease\, unintentional injury\, and stroke than those living in urban areas. What role can research play in addressing these disparities? What has research already revealed about the known causes of rural health disparities\, and what innovative strategies are being deployed to address those causes?   \nLeading rural health experts from the University of Illinois Rockford\, Dr. Brianna Sheppard and Dr. Heidi Olson\, joined us to discuss.  \nView the slides and watch the recording.  URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/researchamerica-alliance-discussion-with-dr-bri-sheppard-and-dr-heidi-olson-university-of-illinois-college-of-medicine-rockford/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dr.-Olson-Dr.-Sheppard.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR