Research!America

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

Join us Wednesday, April 1, at noon ET for an Alliance Discussion on the U.S. biotechnology sector. Experts from the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization - BIO will join us to explore the sector's current role and future prospects as a key part of the U.S. discovery, development, and delivery ecosystem. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2f4b4x8f

03/27/2026

Were you unable to join the Alliance Discussion we hosted in partnership with Fight Colorectal Cancer on the state of colorectal cancer research?

The video recording is now available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/4P6P481Pd0Q?si=Gt-8dANzOQO2mxA1

This conversation took place at a critical moment, as new data show colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among adults under 50. Don’t miss this important event. Watch now!

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

The scientific community cannot afford to be in the background. Public engagement cannot be optional.

The public wants scientists to engage: nearly 90% of respondents to the national public opinion survey we commissioned in January say scientists should consider it part of their job to inform the public about their research and its impact on society.

Read the latest Weekly Letter to learn more about the ways Research!America is empowering public engagement and having an impact around the country.
https://www.researchamerica.org/marys-letters/public-engagement-cannot-be-optional/

03/25/2026

Join us tomorrow, March 26, at noon ET for an Alliance Discussion in partnership with Fight Colorectal Cancer on the state of colorectal cancer research. Experts from Fight CRC and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will join us to take a closer look at what is known, and isn't known, about the alarming rates of colorectal cancer. Register now at tinyurl.com/2f74fks8

03/24/2026

It’s , which aims to raise greater awareness of TB and efforts to eliminate it. Research funding is essential in the fight against ; in fact, 64% of Americans say it is important for the federal government to fund research addressing infectious diseases. https://tinyurl.com/37bb382e

Learn more about TB and World TB Day at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or cdc.gov/world-tb-day.

03/23/2026

Join us in congratulating the recipients of our 2025-2026 Civic Engagement Microgrants and Public Engagement Content Awards! We're excited to see the innovative projects this year's recipients will pursue as they engage with their local communities.

Learn more about this year's microgrant and award recipients: https://www.researchamerica.org/press-releases-statements/recipients-2025-2026-civic-science-award-and-microgrant-programs/

03/20/2026

Don’t miss Mary Woolley’s Weekly Letter for celebration, inspiration, and a call to action.

First, Mary provides a reminder of an upcoming alliance meeting about federal research agency developments, as well as upcoming discussions about colorectal cancer and the future of the U.S. biotech sector.

Next, the letter dives into the NIH oversight hearing, FY27 appropriations, and how to provide input on the NIH strategic plan. There are also updates on the SBIR/STTR programs.

Finally, the letter closes with Mary sharing our YouTube channel video recording of the Advocacy Awards event.

Read the full letter below.

We are switching things up a bit this week to start with our upcoming virtual alliance meetings on Zoom.

03/19/2026

We were on Capitol Hill this morning hosting a congressional briefing titled, "Alzheimer’s Disease: The Imperative of Early Detection and Treatment" which brought together researchers, advocates, and policymakers in meaningful conversation.

A special thanks to our panelists:

Robert Egge, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association President, Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM)

Melinda Kelley, Senior Advisor, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, former Associate Director, National Institute on Aging - NIH

Pamela Price, Deputy Director, The Balm In Gilead Inc.

The panel was moderated by Sue Peschin, President and CEO, Alliance for Aging Research

We are grateful that this briefing was supported in part by Eli Lilly and Company, Alliance for Aging Research, and The Alzheimer's Association.

03/19/2026

According to Americans, health care providers are the most trustworthy sources of medical and health information. March 19 is and March 30 is , recognizing these health care providers' professionalism, dedication, and commitment to patient care.

Visit the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Medical Association for information about how you can support your nurses, doctors, and other health care providers.

Also, gain the latest insights into Americans' views on health research, medical progress, and related topics with our 2026 public opinion survey. https://bit.ly/2026RANationalSurvey