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.

The members of Research!America elected six new members to the organization's Board of Directors today. These six indivi...
04/23/2026

The members of Research!America elected six new members to the organization's Board of Directors today. These six individuals are leaders in their respective fields and have made significant contributions to advancing medical and health research through science, advocacy, and policy. Together with the current members, the Board represents the broad scope of the Research!America alliance which includes academia, professional societies, patient organizations, philanthropy, and industry.

Read more in our latest press release: https://www.researchamerica.org/press-releases-statements/election-of-six-new-board-members/

Research!America staff, including Civic Science team leadership, participated in the University of Chicago's Science Pol...
04/23/2026

Research!America staff, including Civic Science team leadership, participated in the University of Chicago's Science Policy Trek. Our staff connected with and provided insights on science policy career pathways for the PhD candidates and postdoc participants.

Learn more about our Civic Science programs:
https://www.researchamerica.org/civic-science/

This Thursday, April 23, join Research!America Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement Jennifer Luray on...
04/21/2026

This Thursday, April 23, join Research!America Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement Jennifer Luray on Capitol Hill for a panel discussion on Advancing Research on S*x Differences in Dementia. This session is part of UsAgainstAlzheimer's Policy Convening on Advancing Women's Brain Health.
Learn more: https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/advancing-womens-brain-health

Tax Day was this week – a date everyone knows as the deadline for filing their tax returns. This year, it was estimated ...
04/17/2026

Tax Day was this week – a date everyone knows as the deadline for filing their tax returns. This year, it was estimated that Americans would spend $146 billion in time and out-of-pocket expenses to file their taxes. That’s almost double the amount that was appropriated for crucial health and research agencies for FY26.

And speaking of taxes, over the past few years, our commissioned surveys have asked respondents whether they would be willing to pay $1 more per week in taxes if they were certain that money would be spent on additional medical and health research. More than two-thirds (68%) of Americans said yes.

Read more: https://www.researchamerica.org/marys-letters/tax-money-spent-wisely/

9 in 10 Americans think it is important for the federal government to fund rare disease research. We are thrilled to hos...
04/14/2026

9 in 10 Americans think it is important for the federal government to fund rare disease research. We are thrilled to host Amy Comstock Rick, Associate Director for Rare Disease Strategy at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Director of Strategic Coalitions for the Rare Disease Innovation Hub.

Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m. ET on Zoom for a discussion on FDA’s work to advance treatments for people living with . The Hub brings teams across together to strengthen coordination and accelerate progress. Amy will discuss the Hub’s progress and strategic priorities moving forward.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from FDA leadership. This event is open to the public. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/4w392u3e

Hardly a day goes by without a new headline about the rapidly evolving technology of artificial intelligence (AI). But d...
04/13/2026

Hardly a day goes by without a new headline about the rapidly evolving technology of artificial intelligence (AI). But despite this push, public opinion is leaning toward viewing AI as a risk rather than a benefit, according to Research!America's commissioned public opinion surveys.

Read more on our blog at tinyurl.com/yp9pyf94

Earlier this week, we announced that Russ Paulsen will become Research!America's next president and CEO on May 4. Join u...
04/09/2026

Earlier this week, we announced that Russ Paulsen will become Research!America's next president and CEO on May 4. Join us in welcoming Russ to the Research!America team!

In addition to introducing Russ, this week's letter provides a recap of the president's FY27 budget request. Access more details, including our new budget charts and our explainer on the significance of social, behavioral, and economic research funding, in the latest Weekly Letter: https://www.researchamerica.org/marys-letters/transitions/

Understanding how to effectively engage with FDA is increasingly important for patient organizations. Join the Food and ...
04/09/2026

Understanding how to effectively engage with FDA is increasingly important for patient organizations.

Join the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) on June 16–17 for Essentials of Working with FDA for Patient Organizations, a practical program designed to help organizations navigate key regulatory processes. Hear from our Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement Jennifer Luray during this engaging program!

Learn more and register: www.fdli.org/patientorg

Food and Drug Law Institute

We're pleased to announce the selection of Russ Paulsen as our next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May...
04/07/2026

We're pleased to announce the selection of Russ Paulsen as our next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4. Mary Woolley, our current President and CEO, announced her retirement last year.

Paulsen comes to Research!America from UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, where he last served as President and COO and founder of the United for Cures coalition of patient groups. Prior to joining UsAgainstAlzheimer's, Paulsen held leadership posts at United Way Worldwide and the American Red Cross.

Read more: https://www.researchamerica.org/press-releases-statements/researchamerica-names-russ-paulsen-as-its-new-president-and-ceo/

Today is , an observance that calls attention to public health issues around the globe. In her speech last month at the...
04/07/2026

Today is , an observance that calls attention to public health issues around the globe. In her speech last month at the 2026 Advocacy Awards event, Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley recognized how science has contributed to the public good "in ways that are beyond measure."

Consider joining the Research!America alliance as we work every day to ensure that medical and public health progress remains a priority.
https://www.researchamerica.org/why-join-the-alliance/

The Trump Administration released its budget proposal on Friday, calling for cuts to biomedical research at the National...
04/06/2026

The Trump Administration released its budget proposal on Friday, calling for cuts to biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health and other STEM funding at the National Science Foundation. MedPage Today quoted our statement in their coverage of the administration's Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. Read more: https://www.researchamerica.org/news/trumps-budget-calls-for-nih-cuts/

This week is , a celebration started by the American Public Health Association (APHA). It recognizes progress we’ve mad...
04/06/2026

This week is , a celebration started by the American Public Health Association (APHA). It recognizes progress we’ve made in public health and looks forward to what is needed to create an even healthier future.

Learn more at American Public Health Association or go to nphw.org for resources and materials.

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