From a 'smart' brain pacemaker for Parkinson's disease to a handheld device that detects skin cancer equally on different skin tones, and a process for speeding clinical trial and treatment matching for aggressive forms of cancer, NIH-funded research plays a critical role in bringing medical innovations forward. ? Check out our latest fact sheet for three examples of how NIH-funded research makes amazing things possible: https://lnkd.in/g8H99K2d #KeepNIHStrong
United for Medical Research
非盈利组织
Washington，Washington D.C. 138 位关注者
Seeking strong funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
关于我们
UMR is a coalition of leading research institutions, patient and health advocates and private industry seeking steady and sustainable increases in funding for the NIH in order to save and improve lives, advance innovation and fuel the economy.
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https://www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/
United for Medical Research的外部链接
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- 非盈利组织
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- 11-50 人
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- Washington，Washington D.C.
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2009
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- Medical Research和National Institutes of Health
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US，Washington D.C.，Washington
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Thank you Vanderbilt University Dean Krishnendu Roy for participating in our recent leadership roundtable with NIH Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli. Your voice and leadership are critical to making the connection between a strong NIH budget and biomedical innovation, workforce development, economic growth and health. #keepNIHstrong Read on for more about Dean Roy and Vanderbilt’s advocacy below.??
Krish Roy, Dean of Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, recently participated in a leadership roundtable with NIH Director Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli in Washington, D.C., hosted by United for Medical Research. Dean Roy highlighted the importance of sustained NIH funding to drive transformative research, workforce development, and economic growth in Tennessee. During meetings with Senate appropriations staff and Sen. Bill Hagerty’s office, Dean Roy underscored how NIH funding at Vanderbilt addresses major health challenges and benefits Tennesseans and people worldwide. Vanderbilt's Office of Federal Relations facilitated these critical conversations, ensuring that the university’s research priorities are well-represented in Washington. https://lnkd.in/eya27mkc
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So pleased to have NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli join leaders from UMR member organizations yesterday for an insightful discussion on the future of biomedical research and the critical role of NIH funding. Thank you, Dr. Bertagnolli, for sharing your valuable perspective and for your continued leadership in advancing this vital work. #KeepNIHStrong
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Have you ever wondered how new medical treatments are discovered?? The answer lies in clinical trials – a crucial step in the journey from scientific discovery to life-saving treatments. Check out our latest fact sheet below featuring three groundbreaking NIH-funded clinical trials that are paving the way for tomorrow’s treatments. #keepNIHstrong
NIH Research in Action: Clinical Trials - United For Medical Research
https://www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
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There’s no better investment than one that saves lives and supports the economy. Learn more & #keepNIHstrong https://bit.ly/3IS2iNu
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Clinical trials are a critical part of the medical innovation process. They involve human participants and help bridge the gap between the laboratory and patients to assess the safety and effectiveness of new ways to prevent, detect or treat disease. Clinical trials are also important because they provide hope for patients and families affected by disease. Check out our latest?NIH Research 101?to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkiFrQFN
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NIH research funding supported 412,041 jobs and generated $92.89 billion in economic activity in FY2023 — or $2.46 of economic activity for every $1 of research funding. Check out our latest report below. #keepNIHstrong