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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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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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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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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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We are grateful to see bipartisan Senate support for NIH funding in FY26. Science is how we improve the lives of all Americans. #ScienceServesUsAll
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August 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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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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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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“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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NIH cuts don’t just affect labs. They affect patients, communities and innovation. Tell your representative what’s at stake. Use our resources to request a district meeting: asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/122....
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Request a Congressional Meeting
Members of congress need to hear from you, at home, in their districts office!
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June 25, 2025 at 5:28 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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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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Hosting a congressional meeting might be easier than you think!
➡️Check out this recap of a recent webinar on making your voice heard in district offices: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-.... #ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
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 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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In May, 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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June 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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President Trump's FY26 Budget Request recommends slashing key federal agency budgets. This adds to a growing array of actions that threaten the future of American science. ASBMB calls on Congress to reject the proposed devastating cuts.
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June 5, 2025 at 4:34 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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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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Watch this ASBMB advocacy webinar w/guests Jennifer Zeitzer (@faseborg.bsky.social) & @nmrkaygee.bsky.social to learn how to advocate w/elected officials in your district & state & share the importance of science funding and research: youtu.be/nMqXtMJoAug?....
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Advocating in your state — how to have a successful district office meeting
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May 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Watch this ASBMB advocacy webinar w/guests Jennifer Zeitzer (@faseborg.bsky.social) & @nmrkaygee.bsky.social to learn how to advocate w/elected officials in your district & state & share the importance of science funding and research: youtu.be/nMqXtMJoAug?....
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Advocating in your state — how to have a successful district office meeting
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May 31, 2025 at 7:11 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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Join us at 11 a.m. Eastern tomorrow for a free webinar, with
@nmrkaygee.bsky.social of ASBMB's public affairs advisory committee and @faseborg.bsky.social's Jennifer Zeitzer, on how to advocate with elected officials in your district and state!
➡️Register: ow.ly/4vNO50VWHNZ.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Let's continue the momentum from ASBMB Hill Day! Your voice as a scientist supplies the real-world perspective that policymakers need to hear. These tools will help you take meaningful action to shape policy: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/sci....
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May 14, 2025 at 10:11 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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Basic science saves lives and fuels the economy, which is why I’m advocating for:

➡️NIH & NSF to spend FY25 funds
➡️$51.3B for NIH, $9.9B in FY26
➡️Restoration of many canceled NIH & NSF grants

Act now. Contact your lawmakers today: asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/123....
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Urge Congress to re-establish the U.S. as the Leader in Innovation
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May 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Basic science saves lives & fuels the economy, which is why ASBMB's team is on Capitol Hill today to advocate for bipartisan support for investment in agencies like NIH, NSF & DOE. Here are pics from a few of the 60 meetings w/congressional offices!
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Two ASBMB members smile and pose for a photo in front of Sen. Chris Van Hollen's office. Two ASBMB members smile and pose for a photo in front of Sen. Deb Fischer's office. During ASBMB's Hill Day four people smile and pose for a photo in front of Sen. Cory Booker's office. An ASBMB members smiles while standing next to a sign that reads Welcome. Keystone coffee with Senator Dave McCormick.
May 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM