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Study Shows US Genetics and Genomics Industry Has Trillion Dollar Economic Impact
June 12th, 2013
New data demonstrates importance of federally sponsored research to U.S. economy June 12, 2013 — A new Battelle study released today by United for Medical Research illustrates the genetics and genomics industry’s impact on the United States economy has reached nearly a trillion dollars. The study is based on new data collected over the previous [...]
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President Obama’s FY14 Budget Provides Essential Boost to Biomedical Research Funding
April 10th, 2013
The following is a statement from United for Medical Research (UMR) in reaction to President Obama’s FY14 budget: WASHINGTON – “United for Medical Research applauds President Obama’s proposal to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in FY 2014. As the centerpiece of the medical innovation ecosystem, NIH not only supports the research [...]
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Putting Washington under the Microscope at the Rally for Medical Research
April 8th, 2013
WASHINGTON – Today, United for Medical Research (UMR) is putting Washington under the microscope, literally, with the unveiling of a giant 18-foot tall inflatable microscope at the Rally for Medical Research. As a cosponsor of the first-of-its-kind rally, UMR joins thousands of advocates, survivors, researchers, clinicians, business leaders and the general public to call on [...]
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UMR Applauds Senators Durbin, Moran, Mikulski, Cardin NIH Amendment to FY14 Budget Resolution
March 22nd, 2013
The following is a reaction statement of United for Medical Research: WASHINGTON – “United for Medical Research (UMR) applauds the introduction of a bipartisan amendment by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the FY 2014 Budget [...]
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UMR Applauds Senator Harkin’s LHHS Amendment to Boost Funding for NIH Medical Research
March 12th, 2013
The following is a reaction statement of United for Medical Research: WASHINGTON – “We applaud Senator Harkin’s forthcoming amendment to provide the NIH with an increase of $211 million. A longstanding, steadfast champion of lifesaving medical research funding, Harkin’s adjustment to the budget is much-needed at this challenging time for the NIH community. “Given the [...]
