Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. rcblood.org/4d2l0SA Today is is #WorldBloodDonorDay, highlighting the impact of donation and the selfless people who ensure lifesaving blood is always available for patients when it is needed. If you can, find a blood drive near you and donate today. #BloodDonation

Is there someone you'd like to honor for their advocacy efforts on behalf of medical and health research? If so, visit our site! We're accepting nominations for our 2027 Advocacy Awards. Help us inspire the next generation of advocates. Nominate a research champion today! researchamerica.org/advocacy… #RAAwards #Research #STEM #Advocacy #HealthResearch

This week, the House Appropriations Committee voted along party lines to advance its FY27 Labor-HHS funding bill, which includes increased funding for NIH and language supportive of the Institutes. However, the bill would make deep cuts to the CDC and essentially eliminate the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). We, as advocates, must continue ramping up efforts in support of these drivers of critical research. We cannot take our foot off the gas! Explore the Weekly Letter for the latest on appropriations, efforts to respond to OMB's proposed rule, and more. researchamerica.org/weekly-l…

Tens of millions live with permanent disability after brain injuries such as stroke, disease, or aging. Current therapies help people cope but cannot restore lost brain function. The BRAINS Exploratory Topic aims to advance regenerative neuroscience by engineering graftable precursor tissues and testing their integration into adult brains. Now accepting proposals from bold, interdisciplinary teams. arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/i…

We thank House Appropriations Committee Chair @TomColeOK04 (R-OK), Ranking Member @rosadelauro (D-CT), and Subcommittee Chair @Robert_Aderholt (R-AL) for including a $100 million increase for the @NIH in the FY27 LHHS bill. This funding bill improves upon the president’s budget proposal in other meaningful ways, and we recognize the significance of these incremental improvements. But for American patients and the economy, incremental improvements won’t drive the progress we need or even ward off failure. To stop heartbreaking diseases like ALS, cancer, and Alzheimer’s, we must make more than tentative progress. Going bold isn’t optional; it’s the only path forward to the health, prosperity, and security that Americans deserve. Read more in our latest statement: researchamerica.org/press-re… #FundNIH #HealthResearch #MedicalInnovation

Interested in our free learning lunch series, From Bench to Impact? Learn more about each session within our upcoming webinar series. The first session, Our Journeys in Science — Representation, Identity, and Purpose, will take place on Wednesday, July 15. Registration is now open! Secure your spot today: bit.ly/4uCiUiI Session 2: bit.ly/3PGPktf Session 3: bit.ly/3RMdHpW #EarlyCareer #Scientist #GraduateStudent #Researcher #STEM #ProfessionalDevelopment

This #PrideMonth, we are reminded of our mission here at Research!America: advocating for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all.

#ICYMI: The latest volume of America Speaks! is now available. 📊 This poll data summary is a useful tool when contacting your elected officials, writing letters to the editor, op-eds or articles, giving speeches, and advocating for research to improve health. Download your copy today: researchamerica.org/wp-conte… Thank you to @AmerMedicalAssn (AMA) for their generous support of this summary! #PublicOpinion #PollData #Surveys

18.6 million people in the United States are cancer survivors, and Americans have identified cancer as one of the top three most important health issues facing the nation, according to our latest national survey. This #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay, read stories from the @theNCI of survivors and caregivers who found a purpose in sharing their experience at cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs…

The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed rule would significantly change how federal grants and cooperative agreements are awarded, managed, and terminated. If finalized, the rule would, for example, allow termination of grants for policy reasons, not just compliance or performance failures; establish political appointees as the final decisionmaker on every grant and cooperative agreement; put in place a host of new administrative requirements for grantmaking agencies and recipients; and codify limits on racial, ethnic, and gender-related research. Read more about OMB's rule change in this week's Weekly Letter. And learn about our advocacy efforts around this issue in Russ's Corner. researchamerica.org/weekly-l…

Don't miss the latest volume of America Speaks! 📊 Use this poll data summary from Research!America when contacting your elected officials, writing letters to the editor, op-eds or articles, giving speeches, and advocating for research to improve health. researchamerica.org/wp-conte… #PublicOpinion #PollData #Surveys

Coming up later this month: We're hosting a Capitol Hill briefing on the life-changing potential of Genetically Targeted Technology. Hear directly from some of the patients this technology serves. 🕣 Join us on Tuesday, June 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET to hear about the lived experiences of families at the forefront of medical innovation. Explore how these therapies are transforming care for both rare and common conditions. 🍳 Breakfast will be served! 🔗 For more details and to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… 📍 2060 Rayburn House Office Building 45 Independence Ave SW Washington, D.C. 20515 #HealthResearch #MedicalInnovation #Patients #DCEvent #CapitolHill

Research!America President Emerita Mary Woolley spoke with Science Policy IRL, the podcast from Issues in Science and Technology. 🎙️ In this episode, Mary reflects on her experience leading our organization for 35 years, working to double the funding for NIH, and the transitions she has seen in science and the role of scientists over the years. 🎧 Listen now! issues.org/mary-woolley-advo… #Podcast #SciPolicy #SciComm #Research #Science #PublicEngagement

Understanding how to effectively engage with the FDA is increasingly important for patient organizations. Join @foodanddruglaw (FDLI) on June 16–17 for Essentials of Working with FDA for Patient Organizations, a practical program designed to help organizations navigate key regulatory processes. @ResearchAmerica's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement Jennifer Luray will be a featured speaker during this engaging program! Learn more and register: fdli.org/patientorg #FDA #Patients #Advocacy #HealthResearch

Do you know an ✨ exceptional ✨ research advocate? Nominations are now open for Research!America's 2027 Advocacy Awards! 🏆 Honor outstanding advocates for medical, health, and scientific research by submitting your nominations today. 👉 Explore the list of available awards and learn more about nominations: researchamerica.org/advocacy… 📆 All nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, July 17, 2026. #RAAwards #Research #Advocacy #HealthResearch

This week is #CPRWeek. Three-quarters of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. Be ready to save a life with @American_Heart by learning the two steps of hands-only CPR: Call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest. Learn more at cpr.heart.org or go to heart.org/nation to learn how to become part of the #NationofLifesavers

Congress is in district this week, which is a perfect time for them to hear from constituents like you about the importance of medical research funding that is robust and reliable. Over the long weekend, news reports surfaced showing that the Ebola epidemic is gaining steam and now numbers more than 900 cases. While the affected countries – the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda – may feel a world away, our increasingly global world means that infectious diseases like Ebola are only a plane ride away. According to our latest survey, more than half (54%) of Americans don't think our elected leaders are doing enough to prepare for the next pandemic. Read about these critical issues, as well as restructuring PEPFAR, the latest on new and ongoing ARPA-H initiatives, an upcoming member-only meeting on AI, and more in this week's Weekly Letter. researchamerica.org/weekly-l… #GlobalHealth #Ebola #PEPFAR #AI #FundNIH

Registration is now open for our free learning lunch series, From Bench to Impact. This webinar series will equip student researchers and early-career scientists with the perspectives, tools, and networks needed to thrive in science. The first session, Our Journeys in Science — Representation, Identity, and Purpose, will take place on Wednesday, July 15. Hear from a dynamic panel of speakers who will not only explore an array of career paths, but will also share their experiences navigating identity and perspective while on their career journeys. Registration has just opened! Secure your spot today. bit.ly/4uCiUiI #EarlyCareer #GraduateStudent #Scientist #Researcher

Did you know? More than one in five Americans live with a mental health condition, and nearly half will experience one at some point in their lifetime. In recognition of Mental Health Month this May, we are taking a closer look at how Americans viewed the importance of mental health in our 2026 national survey commissioned earlier this year. Read more about these important findings in our latest blog post: researchamerica.org/blog/ame… #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth