We hosted a second alliance member-only Zoom meeting focused on the NIH Reform Framework for Discussion Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released on July 14. Featuring Grace Graham and Molly (Brimmer) Lolli with the Majority staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Kathryn Salmon with the Majority staff of the House Labor, Health and Human Services, […]
Earlier this year, record-breaking outbreaks of dengue fever drew significant attention worldwide, including the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Though once seen as a disease that only afflicted people in developing countries, dengue and other tropical diseases are an increasing global and public health threat. On Tuesday, July 9th we were joined by Dr. David […]
Clinical trials are essential to making cutting-edge research available to all Americans, but participating in these trials can be a financial burden for participants and their families. Earlier this year, Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6) introduced H.R. 7418, the Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act. The bipartisan bill would exempt […]
Partnering with ARPA-H What are the nuts and bolts of partnering with ARPA-H? Diane Sidebottom, the Director of the Business Innovation Division at ARPA-H, and Benjamin Bryant, the Division’s Deputy Director, have agreed to join us to provide a run-down on contracting with the agency and any questions you may have about partnering. If you’re interested in being […]
Ancestry-associated genes have an important impact on mental health, yet only 5% of neuroscience research subjects are from underrepresented populations. This limits the application of research into a variety of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. On Friday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET, the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Institute joined us to discuss […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Clinical trials are vital to medical and health progress; public knowledge about, access to, and trust in clinical trials are critical to their success. As an essential component of the biomedical research pipeline, clinical trials are necessary building blocks to create better health for all. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, we held an in-person lunch […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
