Research!America on President-Elect Obama's Science Adviser Selections

WASHINGTON—Research!America's CEO Mary Woolley responds to President-elect Obama's announcement of physicist John Holdren, MS, PhD, professor of environmental policy and science at Harvard University, as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and co-chair of the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology (PCAST), and of Harold Varmus, MD, and Eric Lander, PhD, also as co-chairs of PCAST

US Investment in Health Research 2007 Report

2007 Investment in Research Trails Health Care Spending Again

WASHINGTON—U.S. funding of medical and health research from government and private sources was approximately $122.4 billion in 2007 according to a new report from Research!America.

Bay Area Residents See Global Health Research as Driver for Area Jobs, Salaries

CDC Director, Other Leaders in San Francisco Today to Discuss Global Health Partnerships

SAN FRANCISCO—Fully 84% of Bay area residents say that Americans will be better off if the U.S. government invests in research to improve health around the world, according to a new public opinion poll.

Giving Thanks: November 24 Honors Public Health Heroes

WASHINGTON—In recognition of Public Health Thank You Day on November 24, leaders in the public health community have issued the following statements.

Research!America to Presidential Candidates: Make Health Part of ‘Closing Arguments’

Poll: Economy, National Security, Health Are Tops on Voters’ Minds

WASHINGTON—Research!America calls on presidential candidates McCain and Obama to make health and research a key part of their platforms in the campaign’s final days—and for the winner of the election to give health research a strong priority in his Administration.

Economists Honored For New Model to Translate Medical Research Into Better Care

WASHINGTON—The 2008 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award was presented today to Amitabh Chandra, PhD, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Douglas Staiger, PhD, Dartmouth College.

Research!America Statement: On the Death of The Honorable Paul G. Rogers (1921-2008)

"Mr. Health," Research!America Chair Emeritus, Former Florida Congressman

WASHINGTON—Research!America responds to the news of the Oct. 13 death of The Honorable Paul G. Rogers, Research!America chair emeritus (1996-2005) and former Florida Congressman (1955-79):

Research!America Responds to Resignation of NIH Director Elias Zerhouni, MD

WASHINGTON—Research!America responds to the news of the resignation of National Institutes of Health director, Elias Zerhouni, MD.

Research!America Receives $1.4 Million In Expanded Support From Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Funds Boost Paul G. Rogers Society’s Advocacy for More U.S. Global Health Research

WASHINGTON—Research!America has received $1.4 million in renewed support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research.

A Statement from Research!America and Partners on the Reauthorization of PEPFAR

Global Health Technologies Coalition Applauds Renewed Support for HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria

WASHINGTON-Research!America and partners from the Global Health Technologies Coalition applaud the reauthorization of PEPFAR.

A Statement from Research!America President Mary Woolley on the Death of Congressional Gold Medal Recipient Michael DeBakey

WASHINGTON—"The loss of Dr. DeBakey, who was an honorary director of Research!America since its founding, is a personal loss for me and a substantial loss to the scientific community and all those who care about the benefits of research.

Research!America Names Ralph E. Grunewald Executive Vice President

WASHINGTON—Ralph E. Grunewald has been named executive vice president at Research!America, the nation's largest not-for-profit public education and advocacy alliance working to make research to improve health a higher national priority.

85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science

Democrats, Republicans agree on need, disagree on issues; health care tops list

WASHINGTON, DC—A new poll shows that 85% of U.S. adults agree that the presidential candidates should participate in a debate on how science can be used to help tackle America's major challenges.

Louisianans Call Mental Health the Top Impact of Katrina

Public & Experts Say More Mental Health Resources Needed

NEW ORLEANS—Mental health issues top the list of ways Louisianans say the 2005 hurricanes affected the health of people in their community. In a new state poll, symptoms such as increased anxiety, stress and depression, were cited more often than other factors, including property destruction or physical illness.

Sen. Kennedy To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award

Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy Recipient

WASHINGTON—Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy has been selected as the recipient of Research!America's 2008 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy.

amfAR to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award

Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award

WASHINGTON—amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, has been named Research!America's 2008 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award recipient.

Pat Furlong to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award

Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award

WASHINGON—Pat Furlong, founding president and CEO of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, has been named Research!America's 2008 Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award recipient.

Research!America to Honor Top Scientific and Health Research Advocates

WASHINGTON—About 500 leaders from industry, academia and scientific and health advocacy organizations, government officials and journalists will participate in Research!America's 12th Annual Advocacy Awards Gala to honor top scientific and health research advocates.

Richard Lerner to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award

2008 Builders of Science Award

WASHINGTON—Richard A. Lerner, MD, president of The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, has been named Research!America's 2008 Builders of Science award recipient.

Schwarzenegger To Receive Research!America Advocacy Award

Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion

WASHINGTON—California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been selected as Research!America's 2008 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion recipient.

William H. Foege to Receive Research!America Advocacy Award

Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership

WASHINGTON—Renowned epidemiologist and public health research advocate William H. Foege, MD, MPH, has been named Research!America's 2008 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership.

Major Medical Research Coalitions Urge Congress to Accelerate Medical Progress by Increasing Investment in NIH

WASHINGTON—Health research advocates joined together to call on Congress to expand the nation's investment in medical research by increasing the budget of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $1.9 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.

Research!America Backs Call for Presidential Debate on Science

WASHINGTON—Research!America has signed on to Science Debate 2008, an initiative calling for a public debate in which the U.S. presidential candidates share their views on health, science, technology and environmental policy.

Research!America Statement: On the Death of Nobel Laureate Joshua Lederberg

WASHINGTON—Research!America's chair, The Honorable John Edward Porter, former Illinois Congressman, responds to the news of the death of Nobel Laureate Joshua Lederberg, PhD, a member of Research!America's Scientific Advisory Committee:

President’s Budget Will Slow Medical Progress, Economic Growth

Increased Investment in Research Needed

WASHINGTON—Research!America's president, Mary Woolley, expressed disappointment in the President's budget proposal for FY09: "Research!America is deeply disappointed by the President's failure to recommend increased federal funding for medical and health research in his 2009 budget.

State of the Union 2008:

Will President Bush Renew His Commitment to Medical and Health Research?

WASHINGTON—Research!America's president and CEO, Mary Woolley, says President Bush has a chance in his final State of the Union speech to reclaim investment in medical and health research as part of his legacy: "In his State of the Union speech and 2009 budget proposal, the President has a chance to show leadership by calling for a renewed commitment to medical and health research.

Mona Floyd Joins Research!America

WASHINGTON—Former Capitol Hill senior staffer Mona K. Floyd, JD, has joined Research!America as senior director of special projects.