Research!America

Research!America The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all.

Together, with our member organizations that represent a vast array of medical, health and scientific fields, our goals are:

Achieve funding for medical and health research from the public and private sectors at a level warranted by scientific opportunity and supported by public opinion. Better inform the public of the benefits of medical and health research and the institutions that perform rese

arch. Motivate the public to actively support medical and health research and the complementary sciences that make advances possible. Promote and empower a more active public and political life by individual members of the research community on behalf of medical and health research, public health, and science overall.

Congress is in district this week, which is a perfect time for them to hear from constituents like you about the importa...
05/28/2026

Congress is in district this week, which is a perfect time for them to hear from constituents like you about the importance of medical research funding that is robust and reliable.

Over the long weekend, news reports surfaced showing that the Ebola epidemic is gaining steam and now numbers more than 900 cases. While the affected countries – the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda – may feel a world away, our increasingly global world means that infectious diseases like Ebola are only a plane ride away. According to our latest survey, more than half (54%) of Americans don't think our elected leaders are doing enough to prepare for the next pandemic.

Read about these critical issues, as well as restructuring PEPFAR, the latest on new and ongoing ARPA-H initiatives, an upcoming member-only meeting on AI, and more in this week's Weekly Letter.
https://www.researchamerica.org/weekly-letter/the-bottom-line-we-are-not-ready/

Registration is now open for our free learning lunch series, From Bench to Impact. This webinar series will equip studen...
05/28/2026

Registration is now open for our free learning lunch series, From Bench to Impact. This webinar series will equip student researchers and early-career scientists with the perspectives, tools, and networks needed to thrive in science.

The first session, Our Journeys in Science — Representation, Identity, and Purpose, will take place on Wednesday, July 15. Hear from a dynamic panel of speakers who will not only explore an array of career paths, but will also share their experiences navigating identity and perspective while on their career journeys.

Registration has just opened! Secure your spot today.
https://bit.ly/4uCiUiI

Did you know? More than one in five Americans live with a mental health condition, and nearly half will experience one a...
05/27/2026

Did you know? More than one in five Americans live with a mental health condition, and nearly half will experience one at some point in their lifetime.

In recognition of Mental Health Month this May, we are taking a closer look at how Americans viewed the importance of mental health in our 2026 national survey commissioned earlier this year.

Read more about these important findings in our latest blog post: https://www.researchamerica.org/blog/america-speaks-on-mental-health/

Did you miss our virtual discussion with Dr. Alicia Jackson, Director of ARPA-H? The recording is now available on our Y...
05/26/2026

Did you miss our virtual discussion with Dr. Alicia Jackson, Director of ARPA-H? The recording is now available on our YouTube channel! đŸŽĨ Catch the conversation and hear the insights anytime.
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgHkVSx6C1o

đŸ“Ŗ Save the date! 📆 Research!America will soon open registration for our free learning lunch series titled, From Bench to...
05/22/2026

đŸ“Ŗ Save the date! 📆
Research!America will soon open registration for our free learning lunch series titled, From Bench to Impact. This webinar series will equip student researchers and early-career scientists with the perspectives, tools, and networks needed to thrive in science.

The series will launch with Session 1: Our Journeys in Science – Representation, Identity, and Purpose on Wednesday, July 15.

Registration details will be available soon. Stay tuned!

Less than half of Americans say they are knowledgeable about brain health research, and only about a quarter think we ar...
05/22/2026

Less than half of Americans say they are knowledgeable about brain health research, and only about a quarter think we are making enough progress in brain health research.

May is , calling attention to the more than 100,000 Americans who will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year.

Visit https://braintumor.org/brain-tumors/about-brain-tumors/brain-tumor-facts/ to learn more.

NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and five NIH Institute and Center directors testified today before the Senate Appropri...
05/21/2026

NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and five NIH Institute and Center directors testified today before the Senate Appropriations Labor-HHS Subcommittee on the FY27 budget proposal. Senators from both sides of the aisle did not hold back, asking questions about the slow pace of funding, multi-year funding, and staffing levels.

Members from both parties raised specific questions, from cancer to opioids to infectious diseases and minority health. Sens. Collins, Capito, Baldwin, and Murray all emphasized the importance of funding for NIH in their remarks, which is a good sign as we move into the FY27 markup.

Read about this hearing and more in this week's Weekly Letter.
https://www.researchamerica.org/weekly-letter/dr-bhattacharya-on-the-hill/

05/20/2026

The NIH has been holding back grants from funds Congress has already approved.

Mark your calendars! 📆 Research!America will host a Capitol Hill briefing on the life-changing potential of Genetically ...
05/20/2026

Mark your calendars! 📆 Research!America will host a Capitol Hill briefing on the life-changing potential of Genetically Targeted Technology (GTT) through the eyes of the patients it serves.

đŸ•Ŗ Join us on Tuesday, June 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET to hear about the lived experiences of families at the forefront of medical innovation. And learn how these therapies are transforming care for both rare and common conditions.

đŸŗ Breakfast will be served!

🔗 Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjwf9PnlvLbG2zkG2zLm7KnonXfVrxQSGypGEKbtYgxE5r3Q/viewform

📍 2060 Rayburn House Office Building
45 Independence Ave SW
Washington, D.C. 20515

In partnership with the National Health Council, Research!America will host an in-person National Institute of Nursing R...
05/20/2026

In partnership with the National Health Council, Research!America will host an in-person National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) listening session on Wednesday, May 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET at the Barbara Jordan Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Your input will help shape the future direction of NINR. đŸŠē

🔗 Register today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJxsKo9jtWGL6CN3YR-q1r4kqlqAcvufrV5YXHsAsmvLpsHA/viewform

ℹī¸ Event details: https://www.researchamerica.org/event/shaping-the-future-of-nursing-science-together-a-discussion-with-ninr/

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