The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery and innovation to achieve better health for all. campsite.bio/researchamerica
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Our board member @RushHolt, CEO of @aaas, says neglecting science is "a loss to society." Dr. Holt will speak at the April 14 @ScienceMarchDC. Read more in @USATODAY: usat.ly/2JxUZuw.
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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.
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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. bit.ly/2021AARegistration
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.@mitchellreports sat down w/ Dr. Kati Kariko & Dr. Drew Weissman to meet the team behind #mRNA vaccine technology. Watch it: on.today.com/3y8I7EA
Join us tomorrow at 4pm at the #RAAwards for a special interview with this incredible duo. Register: bit.ly/2021AARegistration
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.@POTUS wrote an essay in @WIRED about the scientific progress we have made & what needs to happen next #WHFrontiers bit.ly/2evz5vA
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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: bit.ly/3a9VVEI
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A6: 75% of Americans agree being in clinical trials is as important as giving blood. #FirstInHuman bit.ly/2h0c6uV
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#TheBumblingBiochemist Brianna Bibel, graduate student @CSHL ,uses social media to spread the love of #biochemistry and make it accessible. We are encouraged to see researchers, like @biochem_bri , act as advocates for #science and #research! Learn more:bit.ly/30KqhWk
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.@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.
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.@BlackInSciPol and @ResearchAmerica are spotlighting Black #scipol professionals during #BlackinSciPolWeek (Feb 1-7)! Answer a question about #scipol or share your experience in a 2-3 min video by filling out this form: bit.ly/2LWFsuj
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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: bit.ly/3kjH4fm
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What is public health? @PublicHealth's Dr. Georges Benjamin answers that question on our blog. bit.ly/2gBVXsi #PHTYD
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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 scipolsymposium.org to learn about the Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach position. #scipoljobs
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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: bit.ly/21ForumReg
#WomenInSTEM #FightFaster #scicomm
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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 nitter.app/cards/p0r9…
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Let's help kick off #PHTYD with a quote from @NIHDirector about the value of public health work.
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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: ow.ly/vlY350Rekvp
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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
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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
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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! 🥪💉
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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. bit.ly/2pLFBBM
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Join the #ThankAScientist Twitter campaign today through 9/22 to connect the public with innovative researchers. bit.ly/2y47mbj
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.@ResearchAmerica will honor @JoeBiden at our Advocacy Awards Dinner March 15! bit.ly/2ln3aR5 #RAawards17 #CancerMoonshot #cancer
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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
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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 bit.ly/CivicEng2019
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#BlackChemistsWeek2021 starts next week!
Sunday: #BlackInChemRollCall
Monday: Keynote Webinar w/ Dr. Leyte Winfield
Tuesday: #QueeringSTEM Workshop
Wednesday: Poster Competition
Thursday: Alternate Careers in Chemistry
Friday: Friday Fun Day
Saturday: #BlackInAcademia Panel
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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
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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. researchamerica.org/about-us…
#sciencetwitter #scicommjobs
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JUST ANNOUNCED: On May 13 at the 2021 #RAAwards, Dr. Tony #Fauci Director @NIAIDNews will be joined by @Oprah to chat about #COVID19 and the heroes who've helped navigate this threat. Register now so you don't miss this: bit.ly/2021AARegistration
#FauciOuchie #FauciHero #oprah
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We're hiring! We are currently accepting applications for our Science Communications Internship. Please submit applications by April 2! Learn more about the opportunity: bit.ly/31eLxGx
#SciPolJobs #SciComm #SciPol #CommunicationsIntern
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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! bit.ly/PHTYD17Thunder
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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
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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: bit.ly/2021AARegistration #RAAwards
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.@JHUNursing's Tamar Rodney explains how nursing research is providing clues about the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans with traumatic brain injuries. bit.ly/2FWm4Vg #NursesWeek #NursesWeek2018 #MentalHealthMonth
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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
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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: researchamerica.org/2023-ope… #InvestInNIH
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Congrats to @JHUNursing on their new PhD/DNP program -- clinical intervention science helps to ensure #patient-centered care in research!
We're proud to announce the arrival of the PhD/DNP dual degree program! #JHSON
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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: bit.ly/RASummitReg
#RA21Summit @scipolnetwork
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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:
amazingthingspodcast.com/epi…
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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!
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Postdocs make up a critical part of the research workforce, from bring in grants to mentoring to making important discoveries. Thank you postdocs! #NPAW2021
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Our webinar with @SfNtweets is coming up on Friday! Don’t forget to register at bit.ly/2GrtNuV and learn ways to gauge performance against short- and long-term #advocacy goals, manage expectations, and identify gaps in science advocacy metrics.
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Eating disorders, which affect millions of Americans, are a public health crisis, @NEDAstaff's CEO explains. bit.ly/2izKyxB #PHTYD
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The last few months have highlighted inequities faced by Black Americans & POC. How can health & science community meet these injustices head on? Join @DrMichelleBIO & @SCClemons at #RAForum to discuss how to walk the talk: raforum.vfairs.com
#NeedHerScience #WomenInSTEM
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.@SciTechAction co-chairs @sudipsparikh (@aaas), @kryamamoto (@UCSF),& @ResearchAmerica Pres. & CEO @MaryWoolleyRA; and Research!America's @jenlur & Kristina Johnson (@OhioState) were at @WhiteHouse this AM as @POTUS signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law.
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"We need to support public health research!"- @ResearchAmerica board member Dr. Georges Benjamin #MarchForScience
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#DYK: Americans (59%) are willing to share their #healthdata to advance medical #research. #hdpalooza @AcademyHealth
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#RallyMedRes kicks off! We are proud to join hundreds of advocates nationwide fighting for @NIH #research! Join in @ bit.ly/2x3ciOf
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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
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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: bit.ly/2UcDGFX
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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
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@afspnational has launched #Project2025 , working to reduce suicide rates 20% by 2025. Read more: bit.ly/2cvZDgH
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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: bit.ly/21ForumReg
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.@ASCBiology's Shugart: Ask yourself why your audience should care abt an issue, then craft #scicomm to address that. No jargon. #AAASLive
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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: bit.ly/CivicEng2021 #RAmicrogrant #SciPol #NPAW2021
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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. bit.ly/2BBv6EY
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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. bit.ly/2wvx6lN
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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: bit.ly/CivicEng2021 #ScienceMeetsScience
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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
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We’ve ranked our top 10 blogs, with @HeatherAlz from the @alzassociation and @EricVerdin from the @BuckInstitute coming in on top! Curious to see who else made the list? Read more here! bit.ly/2GBnnyr
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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: bit.ly/3fRc4iF
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“The big picture is we are in this epic struggle” we need to overcome. @PeterHotez Dean @bcmhouston comments on vaccine development and the “21st-century forces” to deliver new #vaccines. #RAForum #20/3/1
Watch: piped.video/NIzGPMD17e8 #VaccinesWork
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.@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
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T7: Initiatives like @RareDiseases' #RareDiseaseDay website offer many great educational resources. rarediseaseday.org/ #abcDrBchat
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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: researchamerica.org/about-us…
#jobs #jobalert #scipol #scicomm
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Call your representatives and tell them to #RaiseTheCaps because the life-saving breakthroughs of tomorrow will be made possible by funding science today. bit.ly/2qLBQQk
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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 bit.ly/2ym4bkf.
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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! bit.ly/CivicEng23 #RAmicrogrant #SciPol
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A majority of Americans (77%) say public policies should be based on best available science. #DemDebate @SciDebate
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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 bit.ly/2FTFdXW. #behavioralmedchat
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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 bit.ly/2LSbpC9. #behavioralmedchat.
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Thank you to our wonderful panel, partners and advocates for an engaging and educational look into the rare disease landscape #RareDC2019 #RAREis #rarediseaseweek @HZNPplc @childrenshealth @EveryLifeOrg
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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: researchamerica.org/about-us…
#scipoljobs
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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: bit.ly/CivicEng2021 #ScienceMeetsScience #ScienceTwitter
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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
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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!
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"Now is the time to really get the scientists out there." As always, you inspire. Thank you to Dr. @PeterHotez for speaking with our members today! @jenlur @BCM_TropMed @TexasChildrens #COVID19 #vaccine #VaccinesWork
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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: bit.ly/21ForumReg #RAForum
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We are so grateful to those who contributed to our guest blog this year, like @AmbassadorCowal from @American Cancer, @JosephCoe and @MWindsorPhD . Read more about out top guest blogs of 2018 here! bit.ly/2GBnnyr
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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 bit.ly/2uicADf. #MensMentalHealth
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On Feb. 25 at 1pm ET, @NHCouncil's Dr. Eleanor Perfetto will lead a panel on #COVID19 treatments. Featuring:
-Dr. Rajesh T. Gandhi @harvardmed
-Dr. James L. Madara @AmerMedicalAssn
-Denise Brooks-Williams @HenryFordNews
-Dr. Michael Ybarra @PhRMA
Join: bit.ly/3q58Kpj
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Join the #ThankAScientist Twitter campaign 9/18 to 9/22 to help connect the public w/ innovative researchers. bit.ly/2y47mbj
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The Science v. COVID-19: Promising COVID-19 Treatments Explained webinar will help fill knowledge gaps about #COVID19 treatments with expert panelists from @IDSAInfo @AmerMedicalAssn @HenryFordNews @PhRMA and @NHCouncil .
Register now: bit.ly/3q58Kpj
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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
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An advocate for NIH funding, Missouri's Sen. @RoyBlunt appeared on the Amazing Things podcast to discuss bipartisan support for science funding. Make sure your representatives want to #RaiseTheCaps and #FundScience amazingthingspodcast.com/epi…
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Samantha Mensah, a Research!America intern, materials chemist at @UCLA & co-founder of #BlackInChem, joined her peers in organizing the inaugural #BlackInX conference w/ 80+ groups participating, including #BlackInGeoscience & #BlackInNeuro. Read about it: go.nature.com/3wDis4K
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Sending a thank you to the public health workforce! 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
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Dr Margaret Foti of @AACR talks about why it is important to support the @NIH and how you can join the #RallyMedRes bit.ly/2cDLVJ8
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Investment in research is money well spent. We need to #FundScience to foster innovation, progress, and economic growth. Basic research can be a valuable tool in bolstering economic recovery and driving advancement.
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We must have greater insights into genetics to better understand opioid epidemic. @LMaineAACP #RAforum17
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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 bit.ly/2MJ00Wq to learn more about this year's 9/13 event!
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The "Meeting the Moment Award" recognizes a clear voice in communicating important #publichealth info. Our 2024 honoree, @celinegounder, is a public health expert reporting on a wide range of public health issues. bit.ly/3FjhPEv
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