We hope you can join us for our upcoming Capitol Hill Briefing that will focus on the critical role of Health Services Research (HSR). Throughout the event, we will shed light on the important role of HSR, an undervalued and underutilized area of research critical to ensuring medical progress translates into patient benefit. Expert speakers will detail […]
On Wednesday, January 22, at noon ET we hosted an Alliance member-only discussion featuring Jason Van Pelt (Crossroads Strategies) and Nicole Parker (Lewis-Burke Associates). The session opened with a brief overview of the current federal landscape, followed by a rapid-fire Advocacy Q&A focused on the real challenges facing advocates today. In our recent member poll, many of you pointed to navigating a polarized political environment, identifying the […]
Join us on Thursday, February 5, at noon ET for an alliance member-only discussion featuring featuring Cheryl Jaeger of Crossroads Strategies and Sue Peschin of the Alliance for Aging Research. They will share a Washington update with a dual focus on the state of play in Congress and evolving public health policy, including recent developments affecting vaccine policy at CDC, NIH, and FDA. We’ll […]
Join us on Thursday, May 14, at noon ET for an alliance member-only discussion featuring Cheryl Jaeger of Crossroads Strategies. We’ve asked Cheryl to provide an update on the latest in the FY27 appropriations process, the dissolution of the National Science Board, and other key R&D-relevant developments. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. […]
On Thursday, February 12, from 12-12:30 p.m. ET we had for an off-the-record, alliance member-only discussion with Matt Bowman, Senior Professional Staff Member of the U.S. House Committee on Small Business. Authorization for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs lapsed on September 30, 2025, and we asked Matt to offer […]
On Thursday, Feb. 26 at noon ET, Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley shared findings from the newly released 2026 National Public Opinion Survey. For more than three decades, the public opinion surveys commissioned by Research!America have captured what Americans think about science, medical research, and innovation. The survey reveals some surprising new findings! Join us for a […]
Join us on Thursday, March 5, at 11a.m. ET for an Alliance member-only meeting featuring Cheryl Jaeger and Brittany Hernandez of Crossroads Strategies. They will provide a Washington update, including the latest on FY27 appropriations, the HELP Committee’s FDA modernization effort, and key developments within the Administration. There will be plenty of time for questions. If you are affiliated with a Research!America member organization, please email Jacqueline […]
Join us for a special Zoom meeting on Thursday, March 12, at noon ET featuring Catherine Knowles, Professional Staff Member on the U.S. Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee (majority staff), and Emily Goff, Professional Staff Member on the U.S. House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee […]
Please join Research!America for a congressional briefing that dives into the high-stakes world of neurodegenerative research and the bold policies needed to conquer it. This event will highlight the status and pace of Alzheimer's Disease research and delve into the urgent need for innovative partnerships and policies to overcome scientific and clinical challenges.
Join us on Tuesday, Mar. 24, at 12 p.m. ET for an Alliance member-only discussion featuring Carrie Wolinetz (Lewis-Burke Associates). We’ve asked Carrie to provide a Washington update with a focus on NIH funding (current and FY27), and we’ll also reserve time to discuss the recently released RFI on the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for FY27-31. As always, we’ll touch on other R&D-relevant topics and leave plenty of opportunity for questions, comments, and discussion. Please note that this […]
Join us on Thursday, Mar. 26, at 12 p.m. ET for an Alliance Discussion in partnership with Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) on the state of colorectal cancer research. Molly Roberts, Vice President of Advocacy at Fight Colorectal Cancer and Dr. Cathy Eng, David. H. Johnson Endowed Chair in Surgical & Medical Oncology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will […]
Join Research!America for a close look at the U.S. biotechnology sector, featuring expert guests Dr. Garrett Dunlap, Associate Director of Policy & International Engagement at the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC), and Dr. Kelly Seagraves, Vice President for National Security and International Affairs at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. During this discussion, we’ll explore the sector’s […]
