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 research. 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.

Nature has been used in medicine and research for tens of thousands of years. 🌺 In fact, plants have contributed to appr...
12/08/2025

Nature has been used in medicine and research for tens of thousands of years. 🌺 In fact, plants have contributed to approximately 40% of all modern medicines. Access our latest blog post to learn more about willow trees ➡ aspirin and foxglove (pictured here) ➡ digoxin. 💊
https://www.researchamerica.org/blog/did-you-know-natural-world-inspires/

It is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, recognizing the nearly 1 in 100 Americans who are afflicted with irritable bow...
12/05/2025

It is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, recognizing the nearly 1 in 100 Americans who are afflicted with irritable bowel disease, which encompasses both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Visit crohnscolitisfoundation.org for more information and explore Americans' views on health research at https://www.researchamerica.org/sd_survey/2025-january-national-survey/

There was some progress on FY26 appropriations this week, but there are still lots of unanswered questions as we quickly...
12/05/2025

There was some progress on FY26 appropriations this week, but there are still lots of unanswered questions as we quickly approach the new funding deadline.

As this process continues, please help press for an increase of at least $400 million for NIH in FY26. Use our editable action alert to weigh in. Consider this: when things are in flux, it can be a time of opportunity – seize the moment to advocate!

Read more in Mary Woolley's Weekly Letter at https://bit.ly/4ps14fM

Today, Dec. 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. More than a quarter (28%) of adults in the U.S. have s...
12/03/2025

Today, Dec. 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. More than a quarter (28%) of adults in the U.S. have some sort of disability. Improving the quality of life through research and accommodations is essential. Learn more at cdc.gov/disability-and-health and explore Americans' views on health research at https://www.researchamerica.org/sd_survey/2025-january-national-survey/

We're incredibly proud that Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley just received the New York Academy of Medici...
12/02/2025

We're incredibly proud that Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley just received the New York Academy of Medicine's 2025 Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Health Policy! We also congratulate Dr. Regina Benjamin, a former U.S. Surgeon General, who shares this award with Mary.

As a career-long advocate for research, Mary said in her acceptance speech that relationships are important in energizing public and political commitment to science. We appreciate the Academy's recognition of Mary's work to build relationships throughout Research!America's history.

https://nyam.org/grant-award/the-academy-medal-for-distinguished-contributions-in-health-policy/

Today, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. According to UNAIDS, about 44 million lives have been lost to AIDS-related illnesses s...
12/01/2025

Today, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. According to UNAIDS, about 44 million lives have been lost to AIDS-related illnesses since the beginning of the pandemic. However, research and innovations have helped to slow the number of deaths over time.
Learn more about HIV/AIDS at hivinfo.nih.gov and explore Americans' views on medical and health research at https://www.researchamerica.org/sd_survey/2025-january-national-survey/

🦃 Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Research!America. 🍂🥧
11/27/2025

🦃 Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Research!America. 🍂🥧

Members of Congress are back home this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, but when they return they’ll have just a few w...
11/26/2025

Members of Congress are back home this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, but when they return they’ll have just a few weeks to sort out the nine remaining FY26 spending bills to meet the new Jan. 30 deadline.

This Thanksgiving and recently passed Public Health Thank You Day, Research!America is thankful for the public health workforce and the advocates of science. These individuals protect and promote health and well-being across the country.

Read more in Mary Woolley's Weekly Letter at https://bit.ly/4rrWmQA

November is National Family Caregivers Month, which recognizes the care provided by family and friends for loved ones. W...
11/25/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month, which recognizes the care provided by family and friends for loved ones. We thank them for their time, attention, and compassion. For more information and resources for family caregiving and advocacy visit agingresearch.org/advocacy/family-caregiving

11/24/2025

Today is Public Health Thank You Day! We're celebrating the entire public health workforce—from epidemiologists and local health department staff to environmental safety experts and health administrators. 🦠💉🏥 🧪

Your ongoing efforts ensure our communities can live longer, healthier lives. Thank you for being true public health heroes!

11/24/2025

This Public Health Thank You Day, we honor Community Health Workers — trusted leaders who bridge gaps, build relationships, and advance health equity every single day. Thank you for your voice, your advocacy, and your impact.

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