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Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus Briefings
The National Institutes of Health is the world’s leading supporter of fundamental discovery that extends healthy lives and reduces the burden of illness. Thanks to Congressional investment, NIH-supported research has
You’re getting ready to give a presentation about the importance of supporting the life sciences. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your work, and the Coalition for the Life Sciences
October 16, 2023 The Honorable Chuck SchumerMajority LeaderUnited States Senate322 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Bernie SandersChairSenate HELP CommitteeUnited States Senate332 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510
June 21, 2023 The Honorable Chuck SchumerMajority LeaderUnited States Senate322 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Bernie SandersChairSenate HELP CommitteeUnited States Senate332 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510
The Coalition for the Life Sciences (CLS) urges the Court to reverse the lower court ruling to suspend the FDA’s approval of mifepristone which has been proven to be safe and effective.
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Scientists spend much of their time in the lab, doing research, writing grants, drafting papers, serving as mentors, giving presentations/seminars, and performing numerous other duties necessary to advance science. But scientists need to add one more responsibility — that of being a citizen scientist. Scientific citizenship encompasses the responsibility of the community of scientists to help the public and elected officials understand the impact of research on human health.
By any measure, NIH is the world’s greatest discovery engine for biomedical knowledge. For example: of the 230 Nobel prizes ever awarded for fundamental discoveries in chemistry, physiology or medicine, 99 have gone to 163 NIH-supported scientists. And that knowledge is the starting point for treatments and cures. One study found that of the 210 new drugs approved by FDA over a recent seven-year period, development of every single one of them originated from new knowledge uncovered by NIH-funded research. Extending and sustaining federal support for NIH research is a wise investment in our economy, an essential investment in combatting disease, and a visionary investment in public health and well-being.