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ASBMB is proud to join partners at the Rally for Medical Research to champion federal support for medical research!
⏯️Find out why #ASBMBmember @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social is urging Congress to boost NIH funding — & how you can too: asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/140....
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September 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Last week, 22 ASBMB members convened in D.C. for the society’s Capitol Hill Day. Their mission: defend basic science in the face of growing threats to research funding & agency restructuring & urge policymakers to invest in innovation.
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ASBMB members call for funding and agency support amidst uncertainty
In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation
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May 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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ASBMB staff are ready to advocate on behalf of basic science! We're heading to the Capitol for 60 meetings with congressional offices from 20 states!
Contact your lawmakers today to support our efforts: asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/123....
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May 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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ASBMB was proud to join nearly 400 organizations on Capitol Hill for the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for robust NIH funding. Interested in taking action? Contact your lawmakers through our action alert to support NIH here: ow.ly/5o1L50WZ6XB.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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📣Next week, ASBMB will be on Capitol Hill advocating for science—but elected officials need to hear from you too.
➡️We'll have several opportunities for ASBMB members to advocate for science & safeguard our thriving research enterprise. Stay tuned: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/act....
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May 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Trump's FY26 budget proposes deep cuts to science:
🔻 NIH -43.5%
🔻 NSF -56.9%
🔻 DOE Science -13.9%
ASBMB urges Congress to reject these devastating cuts and stand up for U.S. research, health, and innovation.
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Reaching a critical point: ASBMB calls on Congress to re-establish U.S. as the leader in innovation
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June 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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ASBMB member @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social & @faseborg.bsky.social President Eric Kelly attended the Rally for Medical Research today to urge policymakers to increase funding for NIH! Interested in taking action? Contact your lawmakers: ow.ly/34ET50WZ70i. #ScienceServesUsAll #RallyMedRes
ASBMB member Liz Marnik (left) and FASEB President Eric Kelly (right) participated in the Rally for Medical Research on Sept. 18.
September 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-....
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Seven steps to advocating in your home state
Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Your voice as a scientist supplies the real-world perspective that policymakers need to hear. When you share your story, you help shape decisions that impact science funding. Join us in protecting American science: www.asbmb.org/advoca....
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May 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We need to tell our lawmakers to prioritize scientific funding! Send a letter urging them to support the scientists that dedicate their lives in pursuit of breakthrough discoveries that improve American lives: asbmb.quorum.us/camp.... #ScienceServesUsAll
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May 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Back in DC to speak against the latest proposal to slash funding to key federal agencies, threatening American science.

➡️40% cut to NIH budget
➡️57% cut to NSF budget
➡️3.8% projected decline in GDP — in line with the Great Recession

Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4jJ4acr

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Reaching a critical point: ASBMB calls on Congress to re-establish U.S. as the leader in innovation
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May 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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ASBMB & three other societies filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs in American Public Health Association v. NIH. Yesterday, they issued a brief supporting the opposition to delayed funding restoration: ow.ly/82iG50Wn505 #ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
July 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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May 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Basic science saves lives and fuels the economy, which is why ASBMB members and staff will be on Capitol Hill next week advocating for bipartisan support for investment in agencies like NIH, NSF and DOE: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/sci....
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May 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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“Funding basic science research and basic scientists … enables us to make these discoveries that can change the course of medicine, technology and innovation.”
—Karen Lewis
➡️Have a productive district office meeting: ow.ly/4csx50WmtSi.
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July 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Scientists at the NIH outline their concerns about grant terminations and delays and staffing cuts in the Bethesda Declaration. Read the full story here: www.science.org/cont... #ScienceServesUsAll
June 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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A $400M increase to NIH = more breakthroughs, more cures, more hope for all Americans. Thank you to all senators who supported the FY26 LHHS bill. #ScienceServesUsAll
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July 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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NIH & NSF-funded science research leads to breakthroughs and jobs in all 50 states. The importance of this recognized by many Americans, regardless of D or R after their name - including Sens Schumer and Collins #ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
May 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Science advocacy starts at home. Our recent article explains how to hold a productive meeting with your representative’s district office staff. It covers how to schedule a meeting, craft your message, and follow up effectively: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-....
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Seven steps to advocating in your home state
Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives.
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June 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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President Trump’s FY2026 budget proposes devastating cuts to NIH & NSF budgets, which will threaten the future of American science.
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➡️@npr.org recently highlighted economists' concerns. Read the story to learn more: www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n....
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Reaching a critical point: ASBMB calls on Congress to re-establish U.S. as the leader in innovation
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May 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Research saves lives. Thank you to all the senators who voted to increase NIH funding in FY26 and keep science moving forward. #ScienceServesUsAll
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August 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Why we advocate: “Without basic research...we won’t have new drugs, cutting-edge innovations, or the knowledge we need to address the challenges of the 21st century.”
—Sarina Neote
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Take action. Write to your lawmaker: asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/123....
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May 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM