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.

According to our commissioned national survey, 6 in 10 Americans say federal investment in mental health research has no...
10/10/2026

According to our commissioned national survey, 6 in 10 Americans say federal investment in mental health research has not been adequate.

Today is . This annual observance strives to raise awareness, fight social stigma, and support mental health care across the globe. Thank you to the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and all the other incredible organizations that work toward breakthroughs in brain health and mental health every day.

If you are struggling, know that you are not alone and support is available. Dial the 988 Helpline.

10/10/2026

Did you know that more than 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness?

For World Mental Health Day, our Science Communications Intern runs through important findings regarding mental health and related research from Research!America's public opinion polling.

Each year, our commissioned national survey asks Americans to identify the single most important health issue facing the nation. In 2026, the second most-selected answer was mental health, chosen by 14% of respondents. This response was only surpassed by the cost of health care.

Explore more of Americans' views on the importance of mental health through our survey results and on our blog.

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https://www.researchamerica.org/blog/america-speaks-on-mental-health/

With most members of Congress back home, this week's Weekly Letter calls for advocates to make their voices heard about ...
10/09/2026

With most members of Congress back home, this week's Weekly Letter calls for advocates to make their voices heard about the importance of medical research and the need to stop OMB's proposed rule. Plus, explore updates about federal grantmaking, read more about the impacts of the Bayh-Dole Act, and learn about this year's Nobel science laureates.

https://www.researchamerica.org/weekly-letter/a-season-for-advocacy/

This week’s Weekly Letter summarizes the administration’s call for a “pocket rescission” that will take funds from AHRQ....
10/02/2026

This week’s Weekly Letter summarizes the administration’s call for a “pocket rescission” that will take funds from AHRQ. Plus, explore updates from Capitol Hill, read our latest investment report, and learn about AAMC’s 2026 Special Recognition Award winners.

Join us in moving science and discovery forward. 🔬

https://www.researchamerica.org/weekly-letter/power-of-the-purse/

: Our latest report, U.S. Investments in Medical and Health Research and Development 2021-2025, was just released last ...
10/01/2026

: Our latest report, U.S. Investments in Medical and Health Research and Development 2021-2025, was just released last week. This report provides a snapshot of the sources and magnitude of U.S. medical and health R&D funding during a particularly tumultuous five-year period. It also takes a quick look at how the biomedical R&D pipeline works and highlights case studies of the incredible medical progress that is possible because of that pipeline.

Download the PDF and explore the data:
https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-ResearchAmerica-Investment-Report-September-2026.pdf

09/29/2026

We're incredibly proud that Research!America President Emerita Mary Woolley just received an AAMC Recognition Award!

This award is presented to individuals whose support for our nation's medical schools and teaching hospitals has been significant throughout a career of accomplishment. We appreciate AAMC's recognition of Mary's work advocating for medical and health research.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Today on World Heart Day, we're highlighting the incre...
09/29/2026

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Today on World Heart Day, we're highlighting the incredible work being done by the American Heart Association (American Heart Association). As the country’s largest and oldest organization committed to fighting heart disease, they have a storied history of life-changing research and breakthroughs in heart health.

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/heart-disease-remains-leading-cause-of-death-as-key-health-risk-factors-continue-to-rise

The clock is ticking! ⏰ Register now for tomorrow's Alliance Discussion, "The Experience Behind the Data: Engaging Survi...
09/28/2026

The clock is ticking! ⏰ Register now for tomorrow's Alliance Discussion, "The Experience Behind the Data: Engaging Survivors & Caregivers in Sepsis Research."

Join us tomorrow, Sept. 29, at noon ET as we close out Sepsis Awareness Month with an alliance discussion featuring Megan Jones, Director of Community Education and Support at Sepsis Alliance. She will be joined by Don Smith, a sepsis survivor who completed a PCORI-funded Sepsis Alliance program training survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers to partner on sepsis diagnosis research.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WYcKCzjsRzC1_lUqNyKKKQ #/registration

Sounding the Alarm on Sepsis 🚨Why is research advocacy important? We periodically host alliance discussions, open to mem...
09/25/2026

Sounding the Alarm on Sepsis 🚨

Why is research advocacy important? We periodically host alliance discussions, open to members and non-members alike, focusing on health threats and the people whose lives depend on research progress. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, at noon ET, we turn to sepsis – which affects more than 1.7 million Americans each year – and the role patients and caregivers can play in research. Joining us are Don Smith, a sepsis survivor, and Megan Jones, director of community education and support at the Sepsis Alliance.

Register today!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WYcKCzjsRzC1_lUqNyKKKQ #/registration

When we work together, we can make a difference.This week, advocates, researchers, organizations, and congressional cham...
09/25/2026

When we work together, we can make a difference.

This week, advocates, researchers, organizations, and congressional champions mobilized to protect medical research and demonstrated the power of collective action.

Explore this week's Weekly Letter where we're also sharing our latest report on U.S. investment in medical and health R&D as well as highlights from our 31st annual National Health Research Forum.

Read the latest from Research!America and join us in moving science and discovery forward. 🔬
https://www.researchamerica.org/weekly-letter/advocacy-leads-to-action/

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