Advocacy newsletter archive

The Advocacy Newsletter is a monthly email that keeps ASBMB members up to date with our advocacy activities. Catch up on past issues at the links below.

2023

September

The NIH's budget, contingency plans for a government shutdown, and more. Read the newsletter

August

Seeking questions from members on the PASTEUR Act. Read the newsletter

July

Wins and losses on DEAI in the U.S. research enterprise. Read the newsletter

June

Recapping the year's advocacy efforts. Read the newsletter

May

Thanks to everyone who participated in our letter-writing campaign, and introducing the new Advocacy Training Program cohort. Read the newsletter

April

Learn about the Advocacy Training Program and a webinar on navigating the U.S. immigration system as a scientist. Read the newsletter

March

Catch up with the public affairs team at #DiscoverBMB, and more "Finding the funds" webinars. Read the newsletter

January

Soliciting feedback on the NIH CSR peer review proposals and a new webinar series. Read the newsletter

2022

November/December

Recapping the year's advocacy efforts; and join us at #DiscoverBMB. Read the newsletter

October

Two upcoming events provide opportunities to learn and network, and catch up with our recent advocacy activities. Read the newsletter

September

Welcoming new members of the Public Affairs Advisory Committee, and what we're asking for on your behalf. Read the newsletter

August

Learn about two recent wins — bills incorporating provisions that the ASBMB had advocated for. Read the newsletter

July

Learn about recent advocacy activities, including meetings with the NIH, NSF and DOE. Read the newsletter

June

About the Public Affairs Advisory Committee and recognizing its members. Read the newsletter

May

A Capitol Hill Day recap and soliciting feedback on NIGMS training programs. Read the newsletter

April

Advocate for science funding and science-related provisions, and the Advocacy Training Program is back. Read the newsletter

March

Appropriations season on Capitol Hill and come and see us at the 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Read the newsletter

February

New staff and multiple comment letters with key recommendations to strengthen the NIH’s NRSA fellowship review process and to support basic scientific research in the U.S. Senate’s proposed pandemic preparedness bill. Read the newsletter