This week, Mary focuses on oversight and progress. Commenting on Dr. Fauci's recent testimony: Congress has the right to engage in oversight, but the American people need the progress that comes from the
@NIH
. Hill updates, research in action,
#AI
, & more:
Congrats to Dr.
@kkariko
Senior VP
@BioNTech_Group
, a recipient of the 2021 "Building the Foundation Award"! Dr. Karikó, in collab w/ Dr. Drew Weissman, developed
#mRNA
technology that paved the way for
@pfizer
's
#COVID19
vaccine. Basic science like this is critical!
#RAAwards
We wish an early
#HappyBirthday
to Harold Varmus, winner of the Nobel prize in 1989 for his cancer research and former director of both the
@NIH
and
@theNCI
His work in medical research will continue to be meaningful for years to come.
It all started at the copy machine! Dr.
@kkariko
and Dr. Drew Weissman will be joined by
@VictorDzau
at the
#RAAwards
on May 13 to discuss how they came together to develop the
#mRNA
technology that paved the way for
#COVID19
vaccines.
.
@mitchellreports
sat down w/ Dr. Kati Kariko & Dr. Drew Weissman to meet the team behind
#mRNA
vaccine technology. Watch it:
Join us tomorrow at 4pm at the
#RAAwards
for a special interview with this incredible duo. Register:
The factor people cited most often as being a reason they would accept a
#COVID19
vaccine? A recommendation from their doctor. For more from our latest survey results, click here:
.
@Sffolkes
with
@ResearchAmerica
joins
@GovofCO
and
@endcanorg
to launch national foundation to end child abuse and neglect, and release new public opinion survey data on this serious public health issue.
Today in 1847, the
@AmerMedicalAssn
was founded. Since its founding, the AMA has played a crucial role in the development of medicine in the U.S. and has worked to create healthier futures for patients. Learn more:
We're hiring! Interested in acclimating yourself to the science policy landscape? Visit VP of comms and strategy
@jenlur
this Sat Nov 14 at
@scipolnetwork
career fair at to learn about the Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach position.
#scipoljobs
2021
#RAForum
—a free, 3 day virtual event—has sessions designed for early career researchers. Tune in for a conversation w/ Anthony Fauci
@NIAIDNews
& neurobiology postdoc Alexandra Colón-Rodríguez. Register:
#WomenInSTEM
#FightFaster
#scicomm
A large majority of Americans (77%) say it is important for candidates running for Congress to assign a high priority to increase funding for medical research.
#Midterms2018
#RaiseTheCaps
We're so glad to celebrate Matthew Myers, President of
@TobaccoFreeKids
& recipient of our "Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Award." Myers has worked on nearly every major national tobacco-related legislative effort, working tirelessly to reduce rates of smoking.
#RAAwards
Patient advocate
@smelis73
for the
@CF_Foundation
discusses her journey living with Cystic Fibrosis and using advocacy to fight for a cure and wider access to care
#RAAnnualMeeting
Today marks the 5th
#WorldChagasDiseaseDay
. This year's theme focuses on early diagnosis and care, expanding public awareness, and increasing funding. In the spirit of awareness, check out our new factsheet on
#chagas
:
Not many people can say that they've supported vaccine development and enjoyed a delicious sandwich at the same time. But we are so happy to see our communication intern
@jdscott36
was able to taste test the
@PeterHotez
sandwich in Houston!
Nice lunch - Dr. Hotez One World sandwich from
@antones1962
. Great way to support a local business and vaccine development at
@TexasChildrens
at the same time! 🥪💉
The
@NIH
budget is now $37B, a historic high that will help support advancements in basic research, precision medicine & more.
@NIHDirector
plays a huge role in ensuring
@NIH
is receiving the necessary resources to launch and continue this research.
Congrats to
@celinegounder
@KFFHealthNews
, recipient of the 2024 "Meeting The Moment For Public Health Award," supported by
@JNJNews
. Dr. Gounder's voice has been influential in combining empathy with facts to dispel misinformation during the pandemic and beyond.
#RAAwards
Our Science Meets Science microgrant program aims to connect social and biological/physical scientists to create programs engaging public officials and community leaders! Apply by Sept. 20!
#ScienceMeetsScience
#SciComm
#SciPol
Panelist Erin O'Shea emphasizes that creating an environment where all talented people can succeed - regardless of gender, race, etc. - needs to happen not just in leadership positions but in research labs.
#RAForum19
@HHMINEWS
We're hiring! We are accepting applications for the
#SciComm
Internship for the fall. If you're looking for hands on experience doing science communication around health, medical & public health research, consider applying.
#sciencetwitter
#scicommjobs
Today we thank all of our public health heroes: from those on the frontlines fighting the opioid epidemic, to veterinarians, to oral health providers. We are grateful for all that you do to keep our nation healthy!
#PHTYD
We're hiring! We are currently accepting applications for our Science Communications Internship. Please submit applications by April 2! Learn more about the opportunity:
#SciPolJobs
#SciComm
#SciPol
#CommunicationsIntern
BREAKING: President Joe Biden (
@POTUS
) will join the 25th Anniversary Advocacy Awards program on Thursday, May 13, at 4 pm ET. Special guests like
@Oprah
@LesterHoltNBC
@NIHDirector
will also be featured alongside our amazing honorees. Join us:
#RAAwards
Happy Public Health Thank You Day!
#PHTYD
Join us all day on social media as we acknowledge and thank public health heroes for their life-saving work! And remember, you have until noon to join our Thunderclap campaign!
In a new article,
@PeterHotez
discusses importance of creating a new ecosystem for science public engagement. Citing our Jan survey, he explains many can't name a living scientist making the point the public doesn't know what scientists do.via
@PLOSBiology
What
#cancer
breakthrough could the
#NIH
find in the next year? Investing in the
@NIH
is vital to ensuring better health for families in every community across the country. Find out why
#Congress
needs to invest in the NIH:
#InvestInNIH
Our webinar with
@SfNtweets
is coming up on Friday! Don’t forget to register at and learn ways to gauge performance against short- and long-term
#advocacy
goals, manage expectations, and identify gaps in science advocacy metrics.
Postdocs make up a critical part of the research workforce, from bring in grants to mentoring to making important discoveries. Thank you postdocs!
#NPAW2021
Join us as we’re getting ready to kickoff our
#AMRBriefing
! We’ll be live tweeting key points from our amazing panelists, so follow along with our hashtag!
Sen
@RoyBlunt
: "You could save the entire defense budget for the country every single year if you could just figure out better ways to anticipate and deal with Alzheimer's."
#Raisethecaps
Science funding is common sense:
Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit is TOMORROW! With opportunities to explore careers, network, & join workshops, you won't want to miss it. We have limited spots open. Today is the last day to register:
#RA21Summit
@scipolnetwork
On antiviral drugs being developed,
@ScottGottliebMD
says "I'm hopeful, I'm fairly optimistic...I'm fairly certain that we are going to get an antiviral drug that inhibits viral replication. This shouldn't be a hard virus to drug."
#RAForum
How has RNAi technology influenced medical progress? Join panel led by Dr. Elias Zerhouni w/ panelists
@i_lousada
@Amyloidosis_ARC
, Dr. Phillip Sharp
@MIT
, Dr. Akshay Vaishnaw
@Alnylam
, Dr. Brian Zambrowicz
@Regeneron
, on Nov. 19 to learn more. Register:
Happy Birthday Rosalind Franklin (1920), who used x-ray crystallography to deduce the size & helical structure of DNA strands! Franklin's contributions to the field were not publicly recognized until well after her death.
#ScienceBirthdays
Science advocacy ensures policymakers know how research can advance human health. Learn more during the
#ashgwebinar
our very own
@MaryWoolleyRA
of
@ResearchAmerica
and Allison McCague, PhD (
@PetitePhD
). Register to attend May 6 at noon Eastern.
.
@BARDA
’s Rick Bright on the importance of partnerships - If we just talk to ourselves, we come up with the same things over and over again.
#RAForum19
#Progress
We've just released our January 2018 natl. survey results! 81% of Americans say it's important for
@realDonaldTrump
to assign a high priority to putting science, tech & engineering to work to strengthen our nation's
#infrastructure
.
Today, we celebrate the tireless efforts of
#publichealth
workers! We appreciate your efforts to enhance the health and well-being of Americans through
#research
, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and more. Happy Public Health Thank You Day!
#PHTYD
#PublicHealthHeroes
What will the proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) look like? How will it work? Tune in now to hear
@NIH_Director
, Francis Collins, PhD & OSTP Director
@ericlander46
, PhD chat with
@HallieJackson
about ARPA-H Register:
Need funding to put your ideas into action? With an
#RAmicrogrant
, you can start-up for your grad/postdoc-level science policy group, create a
#SciPol
podcast, or design your own event! Learn about NEW funding opportunities:
#RAmicrogrant
#SciPol
#NPAW2021
Today’s science could lead to a breakthrough treatment for a chronic or life-threatening condition that affects millions. To deliver on that promise we need sustained, predictable funding for
#NIH
.
#RallyMedRes
#FundNIH
Looking for opportunities to connect with other
#SciPol
&
#SciComm
enthusiasts!? Our microgrant participants will have access to new “journal club”-style discussions focused on science communication, policy, and advocacy. Learn more:
#ScienceMeetsScience
Time is of the essence – the White House and Congress are continuing to negotiate a supplemental spending bill, and that bill will not include funding to restore COVID-19-eroded research grants unless Members of Congress stand up for it. Take action now:
A recent Research!America survey shows that 87% of Americans say it's important for scientists to inform elected officials about their research and its impact on society. Apply to the 2023
#RAmicrogrant
program to get started!
#RAmicrogrant
#SciPol
We're currently hiring a Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach. Are you passionate about
#Scipol
and
#Scicomm
? Interested in acclimating yourself to the science policy landscape and working with early career scientists?
Learn more:
#scipoljobs
Call your representatives and tell them to
#RaiseTheCaps
because the life-saving breakthroughs of tomorrow will be made possible by funding science today.
HAPPENING NOW: Conversation between Anthony Fauci
@NIAIDnews
and neurobiology postdoc Alexandra Colón-Rodríguez (
@alexcr_1
), PhD. This candid conversation can not be missed! Watch here:
#RAForum
Are you an early career researcher passionate about
#scicomm
? We're accepting submissions for our Op-Ed Competition! It's simple! Just write 750 words on the health or science topic of your choice. Submissions due by Monday, August 16!
Submit to mmartin
@researchamerica
.org!
A3. Keep reaching out! “People are hungry for meaningful experiences, community connection and learning about what you do, why you do it, why it matters” -
@CynthiaGibbs_
of
@SciencePubRVA
. Read more at .
#behavioralmedchat
.
A4. Related: 74% of Americans believe it is important for the federal government to fund research to address health disparities. We should leverage that support for better health outcomes. Learn more at .
#behavioralmedchat
We're hiring! We are in search of a Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, a Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications, and a Manager of Policy and Advocacy. Click on the link below to learn more about each position:
#jobs
#jobalert
#scipol
#scicomm
Looking for opportunities to connect with other
#SciPol
&
#SciComm
enthusiasts!? Our microgrant participants will have access to peer group discussions focused on science communication, policy, and advocacy. Learn more:
#ScienceMeetsScience
#ScienceTwitter
Calling all student- and postdoc-led science policy groups!
@ResearchAmerica
, in partnership with
@scipolnetwork
, welcomes proposals for our bipartisan candidate engagement initiative for the 2018
#Midterms
. Learn more at .
Public health preparedness is a "state of mind...recognizing that random events do happen, that public health emergencies are inevitable, but disasters do not need to be inevitable." We need to change our mindset from efficiency to resilience.
@TheLancet
@richardhorton1
#RAForum
A1: Mental health is a sense of psychological wellbeing, and many say that there’s not enough investment in research to support it. See more at .
#MensMentalHealth
If we are going to strengthen science - we need to support more diversity. Science is the right of all people - Talitha Washington
@HowardU
#marchforscience
It's
#WomensHistoryMonth
! Born in China in 1912, Chien-Shiung Wu earned her PhD in physics and later worked on the Manhattan Project in WWII. After disproving the Law of Conservation Parity, she became the first woman elected to the
@APSphysics
Each year, 300+ national organizations come together to raise awareness about the importance of continued investment in medical research that leads to more progress, more hope and more lives saved. Visit to learn more about this year's 9/13 event!
Today marks our 30th Anniversary! We are so thankful for all those who helped us get to where we are today, and are eager to continue our work in making research a national priority. Stay tuned with us to see how we’ll be celebrating all year long!