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ASBMB calls on Congress to reject the proposed cuts and policy changes at U.S. science agencies listed in the president's FY2027 budget proposal, and to reaffirm our long-standing national commitment to biomedical research.
➡️ Read the full statement: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/pos...
#ASBMBAdvocates
Three ASBMB members and a congressional staffer stand in front of Senator Mitch McConnell's office door with an American flag beside them.
ASBMB members were on Capitol Hill recently! To support ASBMB's asks for sustained biomedical research, use the link below to send a letter to your members Congress.
asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/156...
➡️ Read more about Hill Day: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
#ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
Science Serves Us All: A Thread🧵
TL;DR: Last week I joined @asbmb.bsky.social on Capitol Hill to meet with congressional offices and advocate for stronger federal investment in scientific research and training programs. Info on how to get involved below.
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates (1/6)
Keep the momentum going—use the link in bio to send a letter to your policymakers urging the highest possible funding increases for federal science agencies.
➡️ asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/156...
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
Two ASBMB members pose for a photo inn front of the U.S. Capitol. They are holding ASBMB folders.
Four ASBMB members pose for a photo inn front of the U.S. Capitol.
Three people pose for a photo in front of Tim Kaine's office during the 2026 ASBMB Hill Day.
Four people pose for a photo after a meeting during the 2026 ASBMB Hill Day.
Hill Day is a wrap! Huge thanks to all our members who joined us on Capitol Hill to advocate for strong federal support for basic research.
#ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
I was on Capitol Hill today with @asbmb.bsky.social urging lawmakers to support strong federal investment in
scientific research and training. Also to support : predictable and sustained funding.
#ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
My colleague, who is part of our Capitol Hill team with ASBMB advocating for basic science, keeps running into students that she trained in her classroom who are here advocating for the American Medical Association! So fun to see the impact of her training in real 3D! #ASBMBAdvocates
photo of 3 people in front of mark pocan’s capitol office
Photo of 3 people in front of Tammy Baldwin’s capitol hill office
US Capitol building
Great day of science advocacy! #ASBMBadvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
@asbmb.bsky.social @uwmadisonrna.bsky.social
Proud to be one of a 60-person @asbmb.bsky.social team visiting Capitol Hill today, meeting NY Congressional delegation to share about the importance of NIH & NSF funding, basic research, and training in the U.S. Glad to speak up as one of 11,000 ASBMB scientists! #ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesAll
Next meeting with one of the Senators from GA- great to be spending the day on Capitol Hill advocating for increased funding to NIH, NSF, and DOE with ASBMB #ASBMBAdvocates
Folks from @rnasociety.bsky.social advocating for basic science research funding #ASBMBAdvocates @uwmadisonrna.bsky.social @cassandrahayne.bsky.social
A group of more than 50 scientists pose for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol.
Next up: 120 meetings with congressional staff on Capitol Hill to discuss why strengthening federal support for basic research is essential for U.S. competitiveness. NIH and NSF investments drive innovation!
#ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
www.asbmb.org/advocacy
Capitol Hill here we come to advocate for basic science funding representing GA and MS! #ASBMBAdvocates
Excited to head off to Capitol Hill to advocate for basic science funding academia and industry advocating together #ASBMBAdvocates
Today, scientists from across the country will head to Capitol Hill to advocate for biomedical research funding — including @crystalmendoza.bsky.social, an ASBMB member who is excited to share why this work matters!
www.asbmb.org/advocacy
#ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
Tomorrow, Sudheesh Allikka Parambil will head to Capitol Hill for ASBMB’s Hill Day to advocate for biomedical research.
Alongside scientists from across the country, he will meet with congressional offices to highlight the many benefits of investing in research!
#ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
ASBMB Hill Day participants will be asking lawmakers to support $51.3B for NIH, $9.9B for NSF, and $9.5B for DOE Office of Science and the national labs to power discovery and innovation.
Researchers will be asking lawmakers to support $51.3B for NIH, $9.9B for NSF, and $9.5B for DOE Office of Science and the national labs to power discovery and innovation.
#ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
www.asbmb.org/advocacy
Participants of the 2026 ASBMB March Hill Day listen to a presentation about the event.
ASBMB Hill Day preparation continues! This evening we welcomed more than 50 scientists from across the country who will be heading to Capitol Hill tomorrow for meetings with lawmakers to advocate on behalf of biomedical research funding! #ASBMBAdvocates
Excited to be in DC with #ASBMBAdvocates to advocate for basic science research!
A group of professionals organizing and reviewing documents, related to the March 2026 ASBMB Hill Day, spread across a large conference table in a modern office setting.
Behind the scenes: ASBMB staff is ready for Hill Day on Friday! Stay tuned for more. #ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
www.asbmb.org/advocacy
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ASBMB recognizes bipartisan action in Congress to protect federal support for scientific research by passing FY26 funding bills. Sustained advocacy continues to make a difference.
➡️ Read our full statement: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/pos...
#ASBMBAdvocates
Met with congressional staff yesterday with Ed Eisenstein to talk about the importance of stable predictable funding for fundamental research and to thank our representatives and senators for their support. #ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
Thank you to the @asbmb.bsky.social for standing up for science and scientists!
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
Thank you to the @asbmb.bsky.social for standing up for science and scientists!
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
Today's Hill Day is a wrap — thank you to everyone who participated!
➡️ You can share the impact of science research too: www.asbmb.org/advocacy/sci....
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
Text states in 2024, NIH funding supported over 407,000 jobs nationwide.
NIH supported more than 407,000 jobs in 2024. Research funding strengthens communities. Join ASBMB in highlighting the value of basic research: www.asbmb.org/advoca....
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
Text states: In 2024, 358,000 people were supported through NSF funding.
ASBMB’s Hill Day message to Congress: NSF supports more than 350,000 people every year. Join ASBMB in highlighting the value of basic research: www.asbmb.org/advoca....
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
