The Research Advocate, our award-winning membership newsletter
Regular features include:
- policy updates on issues including the federal investment in research and advancing embryonic stem cell research
- national and state public opinion polling data
- media coverage of research issues
- a column by President Mary Woolley
- highlights of our advocacy training sessions and research partners forums
- notices about research-related leadership changes, publications and events
- a spotlight article about a Research!America member
- other information to help our members in their own efforts to make research to improve health a higher national priority
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Selected Articles
January 2009
- Report Estimates U.S. Health Research Funding at $122 Billion
- Global Health Leaders Discuss Partnerships, Innovation
- Fact Sheet Highlights Global Violence Prevention
- Get Involved: Help Build The 435 Project
December 2008
- Your Candidates-Your Health Makes Research a Priority in the Election and Beyond
- Policy Update: Election Outcome Bodes Well for Research
- Global Health IS America's Health: A Capitol Hill Briefing
November 2008
- Policy Update: Research Could Benefit in Recovery Package
- Remembering Paul Rogers
- Public Health Thank You Day is November 24
October 2008
- Policy Update: FY09 Funding for Health Research Stalls
- Zerhouni Announces Departure
- Top Research Advocates Named 2009 Award Recipients
September 2008
- Policy Update: Congressional Champions Take Action
- Baltimore to Receive 2009 Builders of Science Award
- Renewed Gates Foundation Support, Nominate a Rogers Society Ambassador
July-August 2008
- Policy Update: Supplemental Appropriations Approved
- Business, Policy Groups Hear Advocacy Message
- Your Candidates-Your Health and the 2008 Election
June 2008
- Advocates Anticipate Action on Appropriations
- Research!America Calls for Action at AAAS S&T Policy Forum
May 2008
April 2008
- Health Agency Leaders Testify Before Congress
- House and Senate Pass FY09 Budget Resolutions
- 2008 Advocacy Awards Gala and National Forum Summary
March 2008
- Research!America to Honor Stars of Research Advocacy
- Research!America Backs Call for Presidential Debate on Science
February 2008
January 2008
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