Research!America

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

"Americans Don't Want Research Cuts. Will Politicians Listen?" Don't miss this letter to the editor of The Boston Globe...
02/20/2026

"Americans Don't Want Research Cuts. Will Politicians Listen?"
Don't miss this letter to the editor of The Boston Globe from Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley.

Mary's newly published letter is a response to stark findings from a Boston Globe survey of scientists showing "what is happening to the science and innovation ecosystem in Massachusetts due to an increasingly unstable environment for federally funded research. Massachusetts is not the only state faced with this crisis; the turmoil is affecting communities across the country. But it is not what Americans want."

Read more:
https://www.researchamerica.org/news/researchamerica-survey-globe-letter/

The Winter Olympics are wrapping up this weekend and people around the world are keeping an eye on the international com...
02/20/2026

The Winter Olympics are wrapping up this weekend and people around the world are keeping an eye on the international competition and how countries are faring in the medal count. 🏅

But there's another ongoing international competition. Our recently released 2026 survey found that 9 in 10 Americans say it is important for the U.S. to be a global leader in science and technology. In the same survey, 71.5% of Americans say they are concerned that China could surpass the U.S. as the world's leading S&T power. Ultimately, advocacy that leads to public and private investment, discovery, and innovation is a sure-fire way to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader.

Read more in the latest edition of Mary Woolley's Weekly Letter.
https://www.researchamerica.org/marys-letters/going-for-gold/

02/19/2026

According to the latest national survey findings from Research!America, 92% of Americans across the political spectrum support basic scientific research. Despite this popular support, the past year has been challenging for U.S. science and research that benefits patients. Half (51%) of Americans say they are informed about canceled federal programs or budget cuts that could impact science, research, and innovation. Of those respondents who said they are informed, 83% say they are concerned about the disruptions to research.

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate Sen. Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL), a true leader advancing funding for lifesa...
02/19/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate Sen. Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL), a true leader advancing funding for lifesaving and life-changing medical research on Capitol Hill. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Sen. Britt has demonstrated a deep commitment to ensuring the National Institutes of Health remains the gold standard of biomedical research across the nation and globe.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/senator-katie-boyd-britt/

Join us in recognizing Sen. Britt's impact at the 2026 Advocacy Awards, where we celebrate those driving the future of health, research, and advocacy.
https://events.researchamerica.org/2026Awards

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate AcademyHealth, a leader advancing health services and policy research. T...
02/18/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate AcademyHealth, a leader advancing health services and policy research. They have organized the Friends of AHRQ coalition and launched the Situation Report, a trusted source of insights. https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/academyhealth/

Join us in recognizing AcademyHealth's impact with the Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award at the 2026 Advocacy Awards, where we celebrate those driving the future of health, research, and advocacy.
https://events.researchamerica.org/2026Awards

According to the American Public Health Association (APHA), "Research shows that Black, Native American, and Hispanic mo...
02/17/2026

According to the American Public Health Association (APHA), "Research shows that Black, Native American, and Hispanic moms all face much higher rates of maternal mortality than white moms."

To help achieve better health equity for everyone, the APHA has numerous resources available on their website. Visit apha.org to learn more.

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a true leade...
02/17/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a true leader advancing public-private partnerships to address epidemic and pandemic threats. Their work has helped global efforts in accelerating vaccine development.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/coalition-for-epidemic-preparedness-innovations-cepi/

Join us in recognizing CEPI's impact at the 2026 Advocacy Awards, where we celebrate those driving the future of health, research, and advocacy.
https://events.researchamerica.org/2026Awards

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate Dr. Godfrey Oakley, who was a leader in advancing public health. He is o...
02/16/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate Dr. Godfrey Oakley, who was a leader in advancing public health. He is one of three honorees recognized this year with the Building the Foundation Award for showing that folate deficiency is the principal cause of neural-tube defects. This work helped achieve the folic acid fortification of grain in the U.S.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/godfrey-p-oakley-jr-md-mspm/

Join us in recognizing Dr. Oakley's legacy at the 2026 Advocacy Awards, where we celebrate those driving the future of health, research, and advocacy.
https://events.researchamerica.org/2026Awards

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate Dr. Richard Johnston, Jr., a true leader in advancing public health. He ...
02/13/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate Dr. Richard Johnston, Jr., a true leader in advancing public health. He is one of three honorees recognized this year with the Building the Foundation Award for showing that folate deficiency is the principal cause of neural-tube defects. This work helped achieve the folic acid fortification of grain in the U.S.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/richard-b-johnston-jr-md/

Join us in recognizing Dr. Johnston's impact at the 2026 Advocacy Awards, where we celebrate those driving the future of health, research, and advocacy.
https://events.researchamerica.org/2026Awards

Mary Woolley's latest Weekly Letter opens with Research!America's newly released national survey gauging Americans' view...
02/13/2026

Mary Woolley's latest Weekly Letter opens with Research!America's newly released national survey gauging Americans' views on medical and health research. The survey found a high level of concern among Americans who are aware of the cuts and cancellations made to federally funded research last year. The survey also shows that Americans want a fast-forward approach to medical progress.

Now, we're beginning to turn our attention to FY27 appropriations, and we've provided resources to help you participate in the process. Access these resources, and more, in the Weekly Letter!
https://www.researchamerica.org/marys-letters/america-speaks-3/

Feb. 11 is , adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to promote the full and equal access and participat...
02/11/2026

Feb. 11 is , adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Visit awis.org for information about advocating for women in STEM to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation.

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