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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Discussion with Meghan Mott 
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 5 from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. ET we hosted an off-the-record\, alliance member-only discussion with Meghan Mott\, Professional Staff Member for the Senate Appropriations Committee\, Subcommittee on Labor\, Health and Human Services\, Education\, and Related Agencies. \n\n\nMeghan shared an inside-the-room perspective on the current appropriations landscape and other developments affecting the biomedical research community\, as well as how stakeholders can most effectively engage policymakers during this critical time. \n\n\nThis meeting was not open to the press or organizations outside the Research!America alliance. 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-discussion-with-meghan-mott/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T124500
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SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Research!America Civic Engagement Awardees
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 29th\, at noon E.T. we had an Alliance Discussion with Research!America Civic Engagement Awardees. Three awardees from Research!America’s Civic Engagement Microgrant Program and Public Engagement Content Awards shared their experiences developing and implementing innovative projects that build relationships and promote dialogue between scientists and non-scientists in the public. \nIn the seven years since its inception\, Research!America’s Civic Science Initiative has supported nearly 150 projects. The initiative empowers STEM graduate students\, professional students\, and postdoctoral researchers to address problems at the intersection of science and society and foster connections with public officials\, community leaders\, and the public to catalyze meaningful change in their local communities. \nWe heard from: \nAshley Lauterbach\, Belmont University\n“Pharmacy Advocacy Initiative: Preparing Voices of Change” – a project that highlights the role of pharmacists beyond the counter as change agents for healthcare advocacy. \nJustine Silva\, University of California\, Irvine\n“Compassionate Conversations: Training for Ethical and Inclusive Brain Donation” – a digital training initiative that equips medical professionals to engage thoughtfully with brain donor families. \nDr. Myeshia Shelby\, Howard University\n“Interfaith Dialogues: Building Science Perspectives” – facilitated conversations between scientists and faith-based communities on the importance of scientific research. \nDr. Fanuel Muindi\, Professor of the Practice\, Civic Science Journalism\, Northeastern University; Founder & Director\, Civic Science Media Lab\, will join as a discussant. \nWatch the recording.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-researchamerica-civic-engagement-awardees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T130000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only: Risk to Research Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, May 22 from 12 pm – 1 pm EST for a members-only meeting featuring Amalia Corby\, Director of Federal Affairs at the American Society for Microbiology\, and Jamie Bay Nishi\, CEO of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. They will discuss the potential risks to research partnerships\, focusing on recent changes to NIH policy that impact foreign subawards\, and will also review a recent executive order focused on regulating gain of function research.  There will be time for Q and A and to catch up on other research-relevant issues. \nFor Zoom registration\, please email Jacqueline Lagoy at jlagoy@researchamerica.org. \nThis meeting is not open to the press or organizations outside the Research!America alliance.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-risk-to-research-partnerships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Discussion: Tariffs & R&D
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, May 15 from 12pm-1pm ET for an off-the-record alliance members-only meeting about the potential impact of tariffs\, “Most Favored Nation” pricing policy\, and other recent developments bearing on public and private sector-fueled R&D.  \nEmail Jacqueline Lagoy jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the Zoom registration link. \nThis meeting is not open to the press or organizations outside the Research!America alliance.  
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-discussion-tariffs-rd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Cheryl Jaeger\, Crossroads Strategies and Leslie Zelenko\, KDCR Partners
DESCRIPTION:If you are with a Research!America alliance member organization\, join us on Tuesday\, May 6\, at 12:00 p.m. ET  for an off-the-record catch up with strategists Cheryl Jaeger from Crossroad Strategies and Leslie Zelenko from KDCR Partners. We’ll take a look at the President’s “skinny” budget (if it is released by then)\, recap the 4/30/25 bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on medical innovation\, review developments at NIH and FDA as their new leaders settle in\, and brainstorm a bit.  All of that will be better if you join us!  \nEmail Jacqueline Lagoy jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the Zoom registration link. \nThis meeting is not open to the press or organizations outside the Research!America alliance.  
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-cheryl-jaeger-crossroads-strategies-and-leslie-zelenko-kdcr-partners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Kathryn Hall\,  Senior Vice President for Research at the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)
DESCRIPTION:The placebo is a critical component of clinical trials\, allowing researchers to determine whether a treatment is truly effective. Yet\, the placebo effect remains a fascinating and widely discussed phenomenon\, both within and beyond medical contexts. On Tuesday\, April 29\, at 12:00 p.m. ET we had an engaging discussion with Dr. Kathryn Hall\, Senior Vice President for Research at the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM). Dr. Hall‘s research focuses on the placebo effect\, as well as how the absence of placebo and the presence of nocebo effects impact health equity. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the implications of this complex phenomenon. \nWatch the recording \nView the slides
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-kathryn-hall-senior-vice-president-for-research-at-the-new-york-academy-of-medicine-nyam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Lindsay Garcia and Leslie Zelenko\, KDCR Partners
DESCRIPTION:On April 22\, at 12:00 p.m. ET we held a virtual Alliance member-only discussion featuring our special guests\, Lindsay Garcia and Leslie Zelenko from KDCR Partners. We had a quick update and discussion around the President’s budget request\, the rescissions process\, and other R&D-relevant developments in Washington.  \nThis meeting was not open to the press.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-dr-jeanne-marrazzo-former-director-of-niaid/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250418T170813Z
CREATED:20250408T162922Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Cartier Esham\, Executive Director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 17 from 12 – 1PM ET\, we hosted a virtual\, Alliance member-only discussion featuring Cartier Esham\, PhD\, Executive Director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA. Dr. Esham provided an update on recent developments at the Food and Drug Administration\, including key structural and leadership changes\, and explored what these shifts may mean for the research and public health landscape.  \nThis meeting was not open to the press or organizations outside the Research!America alliance.  
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-cartier-esham-executive-director-of-the-alliance-for-a-stronger-fda/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250410T150930Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Carrie Wolinetz and Cheryl Jaeger
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 9th at 12:00 PM ET\, Research!America held an alliance member-only meeting over Zoom. Cheryl Jaeger from Crossroads Strategies and Carrie Wolinetz from Lewis-Burke joined us to discuss the current policy landscape\, along with actions taken and anticipated by the administration. We discussed advocacy strategies and reserved plenty of time for Q&A.  \nThis meeting was not open to the press or organizations outside the Research!America alliance.   \nResearch!America is a national nonprofit\, nonpartisan alliance committed to elevating scientific\, medical\, and public health progress among federal priorities.  If your organization is not part of the Research!America alliance (you can find a list of current member organizations here)\, please get in touch with Kristen Furlong about the benefits of membership. The impact of our alliance depends on the size and reach of our membership across the United States. Please join us! 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-cheryl-jaeger-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T124500
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SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Christina Economos\, Dean\, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy\, Tufts University
DESCRIPTION:By 2050\, 61% of the U.S. population is projected to develop some form of cardiovascular disease\, while over half of Americans are expected to have poor eating habits\, contributing to diabetes\, hypertension\, and other chronic conditions. On Thursday\, April 3\, at 12:00 p.m. ET\, Research!America hosted a discussion with Dr. Christina Economos\, Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Dr. Economos shared insights into Tufts University initiatives\, which address the challenges and opportunities of food-based nutritional interventions to improve health outcomes.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-christina-economos-dean-friedman-school-of-nutrition-science-and-policy-tufts-university/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members-Only Meeting with David Super\, Georgetown University Law Center Professor
DESCRIPTION:We hosted an alliance member-only meeting over Zoom on Thursday\, March 27 from 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern. Our special guest for the meeting was Georgetown University Law Center Professor David Super\, whose expertise spans administrative law\, constitutional law\, and legislation among other research-relevant areas of government policy. We asked David to help clarify the administrative\, statutory\, and regulatory implications of Executive Branch actions that bear on our nation’s contributions to medical and health research. \n 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-members-only-meeting-with-david-super-georgetown-university-law-center-professor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20250318T201823Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members-Only Advocacy Training  
DESCRIPTION:Want to advocate for research but don’t know where to start? Research!America members joined us on Tuesday\, March 18\, at 12PM Eastern for a members-only advocacy training designed to equip you with the tools to engage policymakers and communicate the value of research effectively.  \nLed by Research!America staff Erin Darbouze\, MPH\, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy\, and Savannah Sims\, PhD\, Senior Manager of Global Health R&D Advocacy\, this session covered advocacy fundamentals\, communicating science to lawmakers\, and actionable ways to make an impact. This was an opportunity to strengthen your advocacy skills and help ensure medical and health research remains a national priority! This was a members-only event.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-members-only-advocacy-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T123000
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SUMMARY:Gene Therapy and Rare Diseases: A Talk with Dr. Donald S. Wood and Mr. Paul Melmeyer 
DESCRIPTION:On March 5 at 12 p.m. Eastern\, Research!America hosted an Alliance Discussion with Dr. Donald S. Wood\, President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)\, and Paul Melmeyer\, Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy at MDA.  \nMDA\, the 2025 Paul Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award winner\, has been the largest nonprofit supporter of neuromuscular disease research for 75 years\, investing over $1 billion in research and gene therapy advancements. In conversation with Research!America CEO Mary Woolley\, Dr. Wood and Mr. Melmeyer will discuss the future of gene therapy for ultra-rare conditions and share insights into MDA’s pivotal role in accelerating research and improving care for individuals with neuromuscular diseases.  \nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/gene-therapy-and-rare-diseases-a-talk-with-dr-donald-s-wood-and-mr-paul-melmeyer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000
DTSTAMP:20250218T201115Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Cheryl Jaeger
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, February 25 at 12:00 PM ET\, Research!America will hold an  alliance member-only meeting over Zoom. Cheryl Jaeger from Crossroads Strategies will join us for a meeting to discuss actions\, taken and expected\, by the administration. We’ll discuss advocacy strategies and reserve plenty of time for Q&A. \nThis meeting is not open to the press or organizations outside the Research!America alliance.  \nResearch!America is a national nonprofit\, nonpartisan alliance committed to elevating scientific\, medical\, and public health progress among federal priorities.  If your organization is not part of the Research!America alliance (you can find a list of current member organizations here)\, please get in touch with Kristen Furlong about the benefits of membership. The impact of our alliance depends on the size and reach of our membership across the United States. Please join us! \nIf your organization is part of the Research!America alliance\, email Jacqueline Lagoy to receive the Zoom registration link.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-with-cheryl-jaeger/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T113000
DTSTAMP:20250218T213137Z
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SUMMARY:Where Global Health Meets U.S. Interests: Caring for the World’s Aging Population
DESCRIPTION:Over the next three decades\, the global population aged 65 and older is expected to double: what are the societal and health implications of longer lives and aging populations\, and how should countries adapt their health systems to prepare for them? We had an enlightening discussion on February 18\, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. EST featuring two experts in this area:  \n\nDr. Jepchirchir Kiplagat\, a Lecturer at the Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics\, Moi University School of Public Health and a researcher with AMPATH at Moi University in Kenya\nDr. Rosemary Morgan\, an Associate Research Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of International Health\n\nIn conversation with: \n\nDr. Carolyn Meltzer\, Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and\nProf. Jonathan Cohen\, Professor of Clinical Population and Public Health Sciences at the University of Southern California and Director of Policy Engagement at the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health.\n\nThey discussed their own research on aging in low and middle-income countries\, how it relates to aging populations in the U.S. and the need for a stronger global research agenda on aging. \nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/where-global-health-meets-u-s-interests-caring-for-the-worlds-aging-population/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20250213T190559Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-Only Meeting with Erik Fatemi
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, February 11 at 12:00 PM ET\, Research!America held an alliance member-only meeting over Zoom . In addition to discussing the latest developments in Washington\, Erik Fatemi\, Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs joined us for a closer look at the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) and FY26 appropriations landscape. \nThis meeting was not open to press. \nIf your organization is part of the Research!America alliance (you can find a list of current member organizations here)\, email Jacqueline Lagoy to receive the Zoom registration link.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T143000
DTSTAMP:20250203T231106Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing from a Hero: A conversation with public health champion Dr. Alfred Sommer 
DESCRIPTION:On February 3 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern\, we had a discussion with Dr. Alfred Sommer\, Dean Emeritus\, University Distinguished Service Professor\, Professor Emeritus\, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health\, and recipient of Research!America’s 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Award. In conversation with fellow Bloomberg School professor Dr. Scott Zeger\, Dr. Sommer shared insights from his storied career – from his lifesaving work as a clinician making the connection between Vitamin A deficiency and childhood mortality to his leadership as Dean of the Bloomberg School for over a decade. Dr. Sommer has been a tireless advocate for improving public health by promoting adoption of medical discoveries into clinical medicine and public health practice. \nWatch the recording
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/hearing-from-a-hero-a-conversation-with-public-health-champion-dr-alfred-sommer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20250204T151157Z
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SUMMARY:Time-Sensitive: Alliance Member-only Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Research!America hosted a member-only meeting over Zoom to discuss the recent OMB memo pausing certain federal grants and contracts. The meeting took place on Thursday\, January 30\, at 12:00 PM ET.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/time-sensitive-alliance-member-only-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T130000
DTSTAMP:20250128T140919Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-only Meeting: Off-the-Record Strategy Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are with a Research!America alliance member organization\, join us on January 23 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern for our first alliance member-only meeting of 2025\, which took place over Zoom. Mary Dee Beal and Leslie Zelenko from KDCR Partners provided a DC update\, and we resumed the 2025 policy and advocacy strategy session that got off to such a productive start during December’s meeting.  If your organization is part of the Research!America alliance (you can find a list of current member organizations here)\, email Jacqueline Lagoy to receive the Zoom registration link. \nNote: If your organization is not part of the Research!America alliance\, let’s remedy that! We hope you’ll connect with our Director of Membership and Development\, Kristen Furlong at kfurlong@researchamerica.org. \n\n 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-off-the-record-strategy-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T113000
DTSTAMP:20250107T163903Z
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SUMMARY:The Empowered Patient: Advocating for Yourself in the Medical System
DESCRIPTION:Medical journalist Elizabeth Cohen has dedicated her career to helping Americans become smarter\, more empowered patients by sharing impactful\, real-life stories. After nearly losing her life following the premature birth of her three-pound daughter\, Elizabeth made it her mission to help others navigate the often-complicated and overwhelming medical system. \n\n\nOver the years\, her reporting has brought to light stories like the family who fled Florida for better care for their disabled daughter; the Black mother who had to fight to save her own life after childbirth; the terminally ill 5-year-old girl who made her own end-of-life decisions; the parents who drove to Washington to push for legislation supporting sick children; and the Liberian nurse who protected her family from Ebola. \nOn Tuesday\, January 7\, Elizabeth — our 2025 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion recipient\, was joined by moderator Eric Strauss\, Executive Producer for Health and Medical Reporting at ABC News\, to discuss her passion for empowering individuals to advocate for themselves during life’s most challenging medical moments. \n\nWatch the recording.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/the-empowered-patient-advocating-for-yourself-in-the-medical-system/
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SUMMARY:Alliance Member-only Meeting: Washington Update 
DESCRIPTION:If you are with a Research!America alliance member organization\, we hope you’ll participate in an off-the-record discussion focused on advocacy priorities as the transition to a new Administration and Congress moves forward. Cheryl Jaeger from Crossroads Strategies and Leslie Zelenko from KDCR will join the meeting to discuss the policy and funding landscape\, and we’ll reserve plenty of time for Q&A and brainstorming. \n\nIf your organization is a Research!America alliance member\, email Jacqueline Lagoy to receive the Zoom registration link. 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-washington-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T133000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Carolyn Clancy\, Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Discovery\, Education and Affiliate Networks\, Veterans Health Administration
DESCRIPTION:Answering the “Porter Question…”  \n“How do you know your research has impact on people?”   \nThat’s the deceptively simple question Congressional luminary John Edward Porter (1935-2022\, U.S. Representative\, R-IL-10\, 1980-2001)\, was known to level at federal officials when they came before the powerful House “Labor-H” Appropriations Subcommittee he chaired.  \nWe’ve asked our 2025 John Edward Porter Legacy Award Recipient\, Dr. Carolyn Clancy\, who stood before Chair Porter’s subcommittee and answered that question\, to discuss a sure path to patient benefit: health services research. Dr. Clancy and moderator Dr. Georges Benjamin joined us for a Zoom conversation about this under-appreciated research discipline. \nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-carolyn-clancy-assistant-under-secretary-for-health-for-discovery-education-and-affiliate-networks-veterans-health-administration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T130000
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SUMMARY:Breathing Easier: Tackling the National Challenge of Supplemental Oxygen Access
DESCRIPTION:Across the nation\, an estimated 1.5 million Americans rely on oxygen to manage their health yet face significant challenges to monitoring their condition. On Tuesday\, November 19\, at 1:00 p.m. ET  Dr. Stephen Mathai\, Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University and part of the Johns Hopkins Pulmonary Hypertension Program\, and Shavini Fernando\, Founder and CEO of OxiWear\, who developed a device to monitor oxygen levels after being diagnosed with severe pulmonary hypertension\, joined us to share their experiences in treating and living with pulmonary disease and highlight promising advancements for patients. \nView the Recording.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/breathing-easier-tackling-the-national-challenge-of-supplemental-oxygen-access/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T120000
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SUMMARY:Paving the Path to Real-World Impact with ARPA-H's PATIO Team 
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, November 18\, at 12:00 p.m. ET for an interactive discussion with Melissa Antman\, the Deputy Director of the Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office (PATIO) at ARPA-H. PATIO works with ARPA-H partners throughout the lifecycle of their projects\, paving the way from concept to real world application. If you are with a Research!America alliance organization\, bring your comments and questions to this special members-only meeting.  \nReach out to Jacqueline Lagoy at jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the registration link if you’re with a Research!America alliance member organization.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/paving-the-path-to-real-world-impact-with-arpa-hs-patio-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T110000
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SUMMARY:2024 Post Election Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-the-moment discussion about the election outcomes and implications for the 119th Congress. What do the election results tell us about the legislative outlook for science\, medical research and public health next year? The panel will look at the potential impact of the 2024 elections on U.S. research and development.  \n \nSpeakers will include:  \n\nThe Honorable Charlie Dent\, Executive Director & Vice President\, Congressional Program\, The Aspen Institute; U.S. Representative\, 2005-2018\nSudip Parikh\, PhD\, Chief Executive Officer\, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Executive Publisher\, Science Family of Journals\nLisa Kountoupes\, President & Founder\, KDCR Partners\nMathew Lapinski\, Chief Executive Officer\, Crossroads Strategies\, LLC\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/2024-post-election-briefing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T140000
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SUMMARY:Public Engagement with Science Training Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 Research!America Panel Discussion on the evolving landscape of training initiatives in public engagement for scientists. This event builds on our inaugural 2023 discussion\, where we launched a report and dashboard showcasing the diverse range of public engagement training efforts. The primary aim of these discussions is to dissect new insights\, foster valuable connections\, and generate actionable takeaways for training practitioners\, academic leaders\, funders\, trainees\, and other interested stakeholders. \nWelcome and Opening Remarks \n\nJenny Luray\, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement\, Research!America\nClaire Pomeroy\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Lasker Foundation\nFanuel Muindi\, Senior Fellow for Civic Science\, Research!America\n\nPanelists \n\nBethann Garramon Merkle: Director\, WY Science Communication Initiative – University of Wyoming\nSara Vassmer: Director\, Public Engagement Graduate Certificate and The Connector; Associate Professor\, University of Missouri; Director of Operations\, Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS)\nDominique Brossard: Professor and Chair\, Department of Life Sciences Communication\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/public-engagement-with-science-training-landscape-2024-panel-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T144500
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members-Only Meeting with Dr. Mike Lauer\, Director\, NIH Office of Extramural Research
DESCRIPTION:The NIH grant application process is continuously evolving and can feel daunting at times. From scores to success rates\, to specific aims\, to paylines\, many factors determine which submissions are competitive and successful. Join Research!America on Wednesday\, November 6 at 2:00PM Eastern\, for a member’s only\, off-the-record conversation with Dr. Mike Lauer for a deep dive into this dynamic landscape in FY25. If you are with a Research!America alliance member organization\, join this interactive discussion and email Jacqueline Lagoy jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the registration link.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-members-only-meeting-with-dr-mike-lauer-director-nih-office-of-extramural-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T120000
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members-only: Update on “Cures 2.1”  
DESCRIPTION:We invite Research!America alliance members to a virtual meeting on Monday\, November 4 at 12:00 p.m. ET with David Steury\, Health Policy Director for Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO). We’ve asked David to provide an update on “Cures 2.1\,” a legislative initiative Rep. DeGette and Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) initiated that builds on the landmark 21st Century Cures and Cures 2.0 Acts.  Bring your questions and insights! \n\nIf your organization is a Research!America alliance member\, email Jacqueline Lagoy to receive the Zoom registration link. 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-members-only-update-on-cures-2-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T120000
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SUMMARY:An Alliance Member-Only Conversation with BARDA Director Gary Disbrow
DESCRIPTION:If you are with a Research!America Alliance member organization\, please join us on Wednesday\, October 30 at 12:00 p.m. EDT for an off-the-record conversation with the director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)\, Dr. Gary Disbrow. As a highly respected leader in the biodefense arena\, we’ve asked Gary to shed  light on the evolving biodefense landscape with a focus on infectious threats. \n\n\nWhat are our nation’s priorities during a period shaped by a pandemic\, punctuated by emerging and reemerging infectious diseases (EIDs)\, and potentially most notable for the success or failure of efforts to contain antimicrobial resistance? How does BARDA balance these priorities with the need for countermeasures against chemical\, radiological\, and nuclear threats\, as well as biological threats outside EIDs?  These questions\, and your questions and insights on these topics\, are important. We hope you can join us. \n\nIf you are with a Research!America alliance member organization\, join this interactive discussion and email Jacqueline Lagoy jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the registration link.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/an-alliance-member-only-conversation-with-barda-director-gary-disbrow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTSTAMP:20240930T181948Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at ARPA-H: Careers\, Funding\, and Future Breakthroughs 
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering how to become a program manager? Or what research proposals the agency is looking to fund? Since its inception in 2022\, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has been dedicated to biomedical breakthroughs and is constantly looking for new talent. Come join this fireside chat with Dr. Blake Bextine\, where he will explain best practices\, agency priorities\, and ideal candidates for ARPA-H. \n\nIf your organization is a Research!America alliance member\, email Jacqueline Lagoy to receive the Zoom registration link. 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/behind-the-scenes-at-arpa-h-careers-funding-and-future-breakthroughs/
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