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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T120000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T140000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T134500
DTSTAMP:20241119T200237Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T130000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T150000
DTSTAMP:20241022T155155Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20240723T145453Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T124500
DTSTAMP:20241028T151321Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T124500
DTSTAMP:20240925T210011Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T114500
DTSTAMP:20241015T162007Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Discussion with Dr. Joni Rutter\, Director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWatch the recording and view the slides.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-joni-rutter-director-of-the-national-center-for-advancing-translational-sciences-ncatsat-the-national-institutes-of-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T134500
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SUMMARY:Innovations for the Public Good: A Talk with Dr. Jason Owen-Smith  
DESCRIPTION: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 your questions and insights to this timely\, research advocacy-relevant conversation.\n\nWatch the recording. \nView the slides.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/innovations-for-the-public-good-a-talk-with-dr-jason-owen-smith/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T144500
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SUMMARY:Eating Disorders: Fighting Back\, with Dr. Christine Peat
DESCRIPTION: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\, Director of the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) and President of the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research\, Policy & Action (EDC) joined us to discuss the progress\, achieved and needed\, in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. \nWatch the recording.  \nResources/Links shared during the discussion: \nNational Alliance for Eating Disorders\nNational Eating Disorders Association
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-christine-peat-director-of-the-national-center-of-excellence-for-eating-disorders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20240826T143140Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members-only Meeting on CURES 2.1 funding provisions
DESCRIPTION: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 DeGette as they continue to shape the new Cures legislation. \nIf your organization is part of the Research!America alliance\, we hope you can join us! Please email Jacqueline Lagoy at jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the Zoom registration link.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-member-only-meeting-on-cures-2-1-funding-provisions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T130000
DTSTAMP:20240731T150354Z
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SUMMARY:ARPA-H Roundtable with Dr. Susan Monarez\, Ph.D. 
DESCRIPTION: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 questions. Engage with a biomedical innovation trailblazer and participate in this interactive discussion. \nIf your organization is a Research!America alliance member\, email Jacqueline Lagoy to receive the Zoom registration link. 
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/arpa-h-roundtable-with-dr-susan-monarez-ph-d/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T124500
DTSTAMP:20240904T171924Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Pediatric Skin Health with Dr. Mike Siegel
DESCRIPTION: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 members and works to support research focused on preventing\, treating\, and curing childhood skin diseases.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-discussion-with-dr-mike-siegel-executive-director-of-the-pediatric-dermatology-research-alliance-pedra/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T130000
DTSTAMP:20240722T203430Z
CREATED:20240719T164110Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members-Only: NIH Reform Meeting #3
DESCRIPTION: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 the support of House Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Robert Aderholt. Specifically\, we will use the hour to compare notes on the Chair’s request for feedback\, the due date for which is August 16\, 2024.\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-nih-reform-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T114500
DTSTAMP:20240731T161521Z
CREATED:20240718T211825Z
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SUMMARY:H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know with Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo  
DESCRIPTION: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 Health\, joined us to discuss the latest on H5N1\, what it means for those in the trenches\, and why now is the time to act. \nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/h5n1-bird-flu-what-you-need-to-know-with-dr-jennifer-nuzzo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T133000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Power and Possibility of Clinical Trials
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn Tuesday\, July 30\, 2024\, we held an in-person lunch briefing\, Understanding the Power and Possibility of Clinical Trials\, with speakers representing the full spectrum of the health and medical research continuum\, who discussed the distinct research and development challenges across the discovery\, development\, and delivery pipeline with a focus on how cross-sector collaboration in R&D is represented in clinical trials. \nView the Infographic. \nResearch!America’s “Understanding the Power and Possibility of Clinical Trials” briefing was supported in part by Amgen Inc.\, Eli Lilly and Company\, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute\, and Sanofi.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/power-and-possibility-of-clinical-trials/
LOCATION:Rayburn House Office Building; Room 2075\, 45 Independence Ave SW\, Room 2075\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T124500
DTSTAMP:20240729T170440Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members Only with Dr. Kimryn Rathmell\, Director of the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
DESCRIPTION:Investment in cancer research has played a pivotal role in reducing cancer deaths by 33% over the past three decades in the U.S.\, but we have far more to do: more than 600\,000 Americans and 9.2 million globally will lose their life to cancer this year. On Monday\, July 29 at noon ET Dr. Kimryn Rathmell\, the Director of the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health joined us for a members-only conversation to discuss her priorities for the Institute as well as the current challenges and areas of particular promise in the cancer research arena.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-members-only-with-dr-kimryn-rathmell-director-of-the-national-cancer-institute-at-the-national-institutes-of-health-nih/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T120000
DTSTAMP:20240719T163630Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Members Only with Toby Douthat\, Executive Director of the House Problem Solver's Caucus
DESCRIPTION:If you are with a Research!America alliance member organization\, join us on Thursday\, July 25 at 11:30 a.m. ET for a Zoom alliance members-only meeting with the Executive Director of the House Problem Solver’s Caucus\, Toby Douthat. Bipartisan in its composition and activities\, the Problem Solvers Caucus works to forge compromise solutions to funding and policy challenges. We’ve asked Toby to shed light on the history and latest work of this important and impactful congressional alliance. \nIf you are with a Research!America alliance member organization\, email Jacqueline jlagoy@researchamerica.org for the registration link.
URL:https://www.researchamerica.org/event/alliance-members-only-with-toby-douthat-executive-director-of-the-house-problem-solvers-caucus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T124500
DTSTAMP:20240724T190740Z
CREATED:20240717T173603Z
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SUMMARY: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 
DESCRIPTION: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 date approaching for input on what Congress can do to responsibly speed the pace and expand the reach of medical and public health progress\, join us for a discussion on Wednesday\, July 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET with Emily Mace\, Chief of Staff and Counsel for Rep. Bucshon\, and David Steury\, Health Policy Director for Rep. DeGette.   \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-21st-century-cures-3-0-discussion-with-emily-mace-deputy-chief-of-staff-counsel-for-rep-larry-bucshon-and-david-steury-health-policy-director-for-rep-diana-degette/
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