You can take action. With our information and tools you can help ensure that research to improve health is a funding and policy priority.
Research!America Takes Action
Read the letters and statements that Research!America has sent to the Obama-Biden Transition Team, leaders in Congress and other policy makers.
Issues that Matter
We have compiled resources by topic to help you learn about and advocate for each policy issue.
- Investment in Research
Includes updated information on the FY09 federal research budget - Stem Cell Research
- Competitiveness
- Prevention and Public Health
- Clinical Research
Tell Congress What You Think
Let your legislator know what’s important to you
- Learn about Congressional action by joining our Advocacy Network
- Visit Your Congress-Your Health and contact your delegation about participating
Speaking Out
Make your voice heard on research to improve health.
Where Do Your Candidates and Elected Officials Stand on Key Health Issues?
Find out on our interactive Web sites, Your Candidates-Your Health and Your Congress-Your Health.
In 2006, Research!America and the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation established Your Candidates-Your Health to educate voters on their candidates' views on health and research. With the 2008 election in full-swing, Research!America and our partners recently launched Your Candidates-Your Health 2008 asking presidential and congressional candidates to share their views on these important issues.
Only 11% of Americans say they are well-informed about their elected officials' positions on research. To improve this number, Research!America, the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and our partners invited all members of Congress to complete a questionnaire about where they stand on medical, health and scientific research and other issues that affect our health.