Research!America

Arlington, VA

The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all.

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Research!America President and CEO Russ Paulsen was quoted in a press release on the American Cures Act from the office of Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

"Finding cures for Americans requires hard work every year. The American Cures Act provides solid, secure funding for this hard work, without funding rollercoasters. It's the smart way to ensure progress."

Read the full press release through the link in our bio.

Some changes are coming to Mary Woolley's Weekly Letter!

Beginning next week, the Weekly Letter will be titled, "Research!America's Weekly Letter" and it will be sent from a new email address. But the Weekly Letter will still contain all the helpful information and analyses you've been accustomed to receiving. In addition, Research!America's new President and CEO Russ Paulsen will provide his commentary in a standalone section titled, "Russ's Corner."

Don't miss this week's Weekly Letter for these updates, as well as the latest news and upcoming events.
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💉 Over the past year, vaccines have frequently been in the news as an issue that is top-of-mind for many Americans. 💉 Once again, we asked about vaccines in our annual public opinion survey we commissioned to better understand the American public's views on this subject, and the findings, outlined in our latest blog post, are compelling.

Read more on our blog. Link in bio.

Today is #NationalNursesDay and the start of #NationalNursesWeek. In partnership with the National Health Council (@nhcouncil), Research!America invites you to participate in a National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR, @nihgov) listening session on Wednesday, May 27.

This interactive session is part of a broader series of stakeholder engagement forums designed to inform the development of NINR’s next strategic plan. The discussion will focus on emerging scientific opportunities, pressing health challenges, and priorities for advancing nursing research.

Your perspective will help ensure that NINR’s future direction reflects real-world needs and supports research that delivers meaningful improvements in health outcomes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register today at the link in bio. We hope you will be able to join us for this important conversation.

Last year was a turbulent one for medical and health research, but our commitment to advocating for science never wavered. From pushing back against funding threats to elevating researchers’ voices and equipping advocates, Research!America kept science visible. To fully reflect on our accomplishments, we have published our 2025 Annual Report, illustrating how, working with our fellow advocates, we encouraged congressional champions to stand up for research in FY26. Explore our latest report!
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This week is #WorldImmunizationWeek, promoting the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Did you know? Our recently commissioned survey found that nearly 8 in 10 Americans are confident in the safety of vaccines used today, and most Americans agree that childhood vaccines save millions of lives and protect communities from outbreaks of diseases.

Gain more insights into Americans’ views on health research and medical progress with our public opinion surveys at the link in our bio.

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