The CLS applauds the nomination of Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., to lead the NIH

The CLS applauds the nomination of Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., to lead the NIH

The Coalition for the Life Sciences applauds President Biden’s nomination of Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  Dr. Bertagnolli is an accomplished cancer surgeon and researcher who has brilliantly led the National Cancer Institute since 2022. The NIH needs a Senate-confirmed leader who can guide the agency and inspire the best 21st century biomedical research. The nation will be fortunate to have Dr. Bertagnolli at the helm NIH.

Urgent Appeal to Congress: Protect Non-Defense Programs for America’s Future

Urgent Appeal to Congress: Protect Non-Defense Programs for America’s Future

The 760 undersigned organizations—representing the full breadth of diverse programs that support all of America, every day—are deeply alarmed by calls from some in Congress for very deep cuts in non-defense programs (often referred to as non-defense discretionary appropriations or simply “NDD”) for the next fiscal year and possibly beyond. Such cuts would be disastrous for the capacity of the federal government to serve the public, assist those in need, fuel innovation, and address national and global threats.