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.

As Americans learn more about AI, we are seeing a shift in public sentiment, including a downturn in confidence. đź“Š In ou...
03/05/2026

As Americans learn more about AI, we are seeing a shift in public sentiment, including a downturn in confidence.

đź“Š In our latest commissioned survey, 49% of Americans said that AI presents significant risks to their quality of life, through potential job loss, loss of privacy, or abuse of data, up from 45% last year. Also noteworthy, 60% of those between the ages of 18 and 24 said AI posed significant risks, higher than any other age group.

Read more in today's Weekly Letter: https://www.researchamerica.org/marys-letters/ai-appropriations-awards-and-more/

Women’s health needs are different than men’s, yet a gender gap in research still exists. This Women's History Month, le...
03/04/2026

Women’s health needs are different than men’s, yet a gender gap in research still exists. This Women's History Month, learn from Society for Women's Health Research about advancing women’s health by addressing unmet needs in diseases and conditions that exclusively, differently, or disproportionately affect women.

With an estimated 7.2 million Americans facing Alzheimer's, the race for a cure has never been more urgent. Join us on T...
03/03/2026

With an estimated 7.2 million Americans facing Alzheimer's, the race for a cure has never been more urgent. Join us on Thursday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET, for a breakfast briefing on Capitol Hill. The briefing will look at progress against Alzheimer's disease and explore the urgent need for innovative partnerships and policies to overcome scientific and clinical challenges.

Learn more and register: https://www.researchamerica.org/additional-programming/alzheimers-disease-the-imperative-of-early-detection-and-treatment/

We are deeply grateful to our 2026 Advocacy Awards sponsors for helping us recognize our esteemed honorees. Thank you to...
03/02/2026

We are deeply grateful to our 2026 Advocacy Awards sponsors for helping us recognize our esteemed honorees.

Thank you to Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Pfizer, and the Alzheimer's Association for your generous partnership in supporting discovery, innovation, and advocacy.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/2026-advocacy-awards-sponsors/


Johnson & Johnson Amgen Pfizer Alzheimer's Association

🎥 Missed last week’s Alliance Discussion? The recording is now available! At this special Alliance Discussion, Research!...
03/02/2026

🎥 Missed last week’s Alliance Discussion? The recording is now available!

At this special Alliance Discussion, Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley shared key findings from our latest national public opinion survey exploring Americans' views on medical, health, and scientific research.

The insights are clear: Americans value research and recognize its impact on improving lives and strengthening our future. If you're interested in U.S. medical and scientific discovery, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

▶️ Watch the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQlSSdtstLQ
đź“Š Explore our survey findings: https://www.researchamerica.org/sd_survey/2026-january-national-survey/

Today is Rare Disease Day and marks the end of National Rare Disease Week. According to our latest public opinion survey...
02/28/2026

Today is Rare Disease Day and marks the end of National Rare Disease Week.
According to our latest public opinion survey, 92% of Americans believe that it is important for the federal government to fund research addressing rare diseases. The National Organization for Rare Disorders advances practical, meaningful, and enduring change so people with rare diseases can live their fullest and best lives. Learn more at rarediseases.org and explore Americans’ views on health research: https://www.researchamerica.org/sd_survey/2026-january-national-survey/

Taking Medical Progress to the Polls 🗳️Primary elections will kick off next week in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas....
02/27/2026

Taking Medical Progress to the Polls 🗳️

Primary elections will kick off next week in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas. Our recently released national public opinion survey addresses research-relevant voter preferences. For example, nearly 9 in 10 Americans across the political spectrum say it is important for candidates to champion faster medical progress, and 7 in 10 say they would be more likely to support a candidate who favors increased spending on medical and health research.

Americans want their elected officials to grow our nation’s footprint in medical research, science, and technology. Read more: https://www.researchamerica.org/marys-letters/taking-medical-progress-to-the-polls/

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate Amy Maxmen, PhD, an award-winning journalist for KFF Health News. Her wo...
02/26/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate Amy Maxmen, PhD, an award-winning journalist for KFF Health News. Her work has involved covering efforts to prevent diseases, health disparities, and public health policies.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/amy-maxmen-phd/

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

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate The McClintock Letters, a true leader advancing public engagement and sc...
02/25/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate The McClintock Letters, a true leader advancing public engagement and science communication in support of robust investments in scientific research. The McClintock Letters' initiative spurred scientists to write letters about their work to more than 200 newspapers across 45 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/the-mcclintock-letters/

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

Want to better understand Americans’ views on medical, health, and scientific research? Join us for a special virtual se...
02/24/2026

Want to better understand Americans’ views on medical, health, and scientific research? Join us for a special virtual session this Thursday, Feb. 26! Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley will share findings from our newly released 2026 National Public Opinion Survey.
Register today! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PkUL_RfkS--GBjHxqwe_QA #/registration

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨We're honored to celebrate the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU), a true leader in preventing...
02/24/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU), a true leader in preventing mosquito-borne diseases. Their work has advanced public health in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories and affiliated islands in the Caribbean and Pacific.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/puerto-rico-vector-control-unit-prvcu/

Join us in recognizing PRVCU'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 Sen. Chris C***s (D-DE), a true leader advancing support for medical and...
02/23/2026

✨ Honoree Spotlight ✨

We're honored to celebrate Sen. Chris C***s (D-DE), a true leader advancing support for medical and health research on Capitol Hill. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Sen. C***s plays an influential role as a champion for NIH and other key research and public health agencies.
https://www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-awards/senator-chris-coons/

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

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