Site Guide

  1. Science Advocacy
    1. Benefits of Biomedical Research
      1. Overview
        1. FASEB Essay On Benefits of Biomedical Research
        2. Why Do Basic Research? (NIGMS Brochure)
        3. Issue Guide On Medical Research
      2. Articles
        1. Breakthroughs in Bioscience
        2. Accomplishments In Biomedical Research
        3. From Basic Research to Human Benefit
      3. Saving Lives
        1. Living Proof: Medical Research Offers Hope
        2. Research Saves Animals
      4. Economic Benefits
        1. The Economic Value Of Medical Research (shorter version)
        2. The Economic Value Of Medical Research (full article pdf)
        3. Exceptional Returns: The Economic Value of America's Investment in Medical Research
    2. Advocacy Resource Kits
      1. Why Become an Advocate for Science?
      2. Getting Started
        1. How You Can Help
        2. Tips for Talking about the Issues
        3. Do Your Homework
      3. Contacting Congress
        1. How to Contact Congress
          1. Being Heard
          2. Scheduling & Prep
          3. Phone
          4. Writing
          5. Is it Lobbying?
        2. Contacting Congress Checklist
    3. Other Advocacy Sites
      1. FASEB Office of Science Policy
      2. Ad Hoc Group For Medical Research Funding
      3. National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR)
      4. Research!America
      5. Lasker Foundation
      6. Association of American Medical Colleges Advocacy
      7. AAAS Science Policy Links
      8. Biotechnology Industry Organization
      9. Alliance for Aging Research
      10. American Association of Anatomists Policy
    4. Government Resources
      1. Status of Appropriations Bills
      2. NIH Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis
      3. GPO Access—Resources for all three Federal Branches
      4. www.firstgov.gov
      5. House of Representatives
      6. House Committee Schedule
      7. House Floor Proceedings
      8. United States Senate
      9. Senate Committee Schedule
      10. Library of Congress Legislation Search
      11. The White House
      12. State and Local Government links (Library of Congress)