Recent Events

The 2022 Research!America Advocacy Awards program, presented on March 16, 2022, was high-energy, engaging, inspiring, and filled with current and future pivotal leaders. The virtual program recognized key congressional champions for medical and public health research and individuals and organizations whose leadership efforts have advanced our nation's commitment to medical, health, and scientific research and continued the fight against COVID-19. Click here to watch the recording. 

The 2021 National Health Research Forum, Straight Talk: Fighting Health Threats Faster took place from Monday, September 13, 2021, to Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The Forum gathered top federal officials, leadership from across our broad membership, and distinguished national media to take an unvarnished look at issues that are vital to the wellbeing of our nation, our economy, and patients in the U.S. and across the globe. In 2021, via a virtual platform, more than 90 speakers including high-ranking governmental officials joined us over three days with expert insight and Q&A opportunities for participants. Watch the recordings.

The growth of discovery and innovation depends on a strong pipeline to train and connect future generations of health and science researchers. To help drive growth and assist early career researchers, Research!America hosted “Reaching the Peak: A Science and Technology Career Summit,” an event providing professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and a science communication competition on June 30, 2021.

See more previous events on our Webinars page and our Research Partners Forums Page.