In a recent blog post for Forbes, Democratic strategist Doug Schoen called PDUFA "one of the most important health policy votes of 2012." He's right--PDUFA is critical to the FDA's ability to deliver safe and effective medicines to millions of American patients, and to the United States' position as the global leader in biomedical innovation.
As PDUFA heads to the House and Senate floors for discussion by all members of Congress, it's important that legislators pass a clean PDUFA. In this article for Roll Call, Grace-Marie Turner, President of the Galen Institute shares some great insights about why Congress shouldn't "weigh down" PDUFA with unrelated and controversial issues.
If you haven't seen this editorial on PDUFA from this weekend's Washington Post, we encourage you to take a look. The editorial board expresses their support for a timely PDUFA, and urges Congress to reauthorize PDUFA expeditiously for the benefit of patients and the FDA.
Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously agreed to approve PDUFA and its companion user fee bills. Now, PDUFA will head to the House floor for additional debate and consideration by other members of Congress.
We are a coalition of businesses, advocacy groups, and nonprofits who are advocating to Congress about the need to protect Medicare Part D. Connect with our team using any of the channels below and we will get in touch with you to let you know more about the campaign.
BioForward is an association of Wisconsin bioscience companies, universities, non-profits, service providers, and government representatives. It advocates on its members' behalf to create investment and partnership opportunities, attract and retain the very best people, and support public policy that fosters their continued growth.
Delaware BioScience Association is a unified voice for Delaware's thriving bio community, dedicated to facilitating growth of the life science industry, advancements in research as well as supporting education initiatives in Delaware and the surrounding region.
Familias en Accion was founded in 1998 in response to a growing need by the Latino community in the Portland Metro area for a Latino culturally specific community based organization focused on family well-being. Their mission is to promote holistic family well-being for Latinos through community engagement, education, research and advocacy for social change.
iBIO's mission is to make Illinois and the surrounding Midwest one of the world's top life sciences centers: a great place to do business, and a great place to grow new technology ventures. iBIO advocates for sound public policy, delivers education and training programs, and improves Illinois' ability to create, attract, and retain businesses.
As the only organization representing the full range of science and technology activity in Illinois, our mission is to cultivate innovation and technology-based economic development in Illinois by fostering public-private partnerships to develop and execute R&D projects, advocating for funding for R&D initiatives; and collaborating with public and private partners to attract and retain R&D resources and talent in Illinois.
The diverse members of the Indiana Health Industry Forum generate the collective voice of the state's health and life science industry. The Forum connects key stakeholders to enhance business networks, advocate for member interests, develop workforce skills, and provide strategic vision in the interest of growing the state's health industry economy and reputation. Our mission is to create an environment where Indiana is a premier location for the creation and growth of health industry enterprises.
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is an association of more than 600 biotechnology companies, universities, academic institutionsand others dedicated to advancing cutting edge research. We are the leading advocate for the Bay State's world premier life science cluster. We drive innovation by creating a forum for the biotechnology community to come together, educating the public and policy makers, influencing public policy and advancing the economic interests of individual companies, as well as the sector as a whole.
MichBio is the biosciences industry trade association and the official Michigan affiliate of the Biotechnology Industry Organization. Its mission is to drive biosciences industry growth in Michigan. MichBio promotes cooperation between Michigan's bioscience-related businesses, forges stronger relationships, develops business-to-business opportunities, and serves as a united industry voice to improve the overall science-friendly environment for attracting and founding new business.
The National Council is the unifying voice of America's behavioral health organizations. Together with our 1,950 member organizations, we serve our nation's most vulnerable citizens - more than 6 million adults and children with mental illnesses and addiction disorders. We are committed to providing comprehensive, quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery and inclusion in all aspects of community life.
TACID is the Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities. Our mission is to promote the independence of individuals with disabilities. Peer support and advocacy is a cornerstone of our work to assure that people with disabilities have access to housing, employment, healthcare, essential needs, skills development, and education support. TACID's peer support programs operate in Pierce County and throughout the State of Washington.
TCM is the largest technology trade association representing over 500 tech and biotech companies, along with government, academia and service providers, who employ more than 250,000 people in Maryland and the region.
The Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO) is a nonprofit trade association that serves all Missouri organizations interested in the life sciences. MOBIO is composed of a broad cross-section of companies, institutions of higher education, research organizations and related firms involved in research, development and commercialization of the life sciences. MOBIO members promote economic development in Missouri by supporting life science research and practical applications that benefit the general population.
We are building a coalition of businesses, advocacy groups, and nonprofits to advocate to Congress about the need for a clean PDUFA. Connect with our team using any of the channels below and we will get in touch with you to let you know more about the campaign.
The AAHC promotes wellness for African Americans who live in Portland, Oregon. Our vision is to be the healthiest African American community in the nation. Our goal is to help reconfigure health and social services to meet the needs of African Americans. Our mission is to promote health and improve wellness in African Americans through health education, advocacy and research.
Since 1979, we have assisted thousands with asthma and allergies to live safer, healthier lives in many ways, including, helping parents develop school plans for their food allergic children, training childcare providers, nurses and respiratory therapists, publishing a newsletter and other educational materials, and providing telephone information and referral services.
As Ohio's bioscience membership and development organization, we are focused on networking the distributed and outstanding bioscience assets of Ohio to accelerate growth of a globally competitive bioscience industry.
BioFlorida is the voice of Florida's bioscience industry representing more than 3,000 companies and research organizations in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device fields employing 61,000 Floridians. BioFlorida's member-driven initiatives provide a strong business climate for production of quality, life-improving technologies and promote economic benefits to the state.
BioForward is an association of Wisconsin bioscience companies, universities, non-profits, service providers, and government representatives. It advocates on its members' behalf to create investment and partnership opportunities, attract and retain the very best people, and support public policy that fosters their continued growth.
The California Association of Area Agencies on Aging (C4A) is a nonprofit organization representing California's 33 area agencies on aging. The association provides leadership within the aging and disability communities, promotes a service delivery system that allows individual choice, and is an advocate for meeting the needs of seniors, adults with disabilities, their caregivers, and their families.
Founded in 1974, California Women Lead is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing leadership and campaign trainings, networking opportunities, and policy discussion forums for women interested in or who hold elected and appointed offices. California Women Lead's mission, as women in government, is to inform and educate its constituencies as well as encourage and support women to seek public office.
The Center for African American Health is the leading resource for disease prevention, chronic disease management programs and health education for African Americans in the 6 county metro Denver area. Our work is dedicated to improving the health and well being of the community through partnership and collaboration with more than 80 black churches and a host of community based organizations.
"Modern Medicines is an important and timely addition to the PDUFA debate. Too often, when discussing such issues, the conversation goes so far into the weeds that the broader issues are lost. Modern Medicines certainly doesn't avoid the delving into the details -- but it also always keeps the bigger picture, that of how the FDA can be an ally and accelerator to innovation -- front and center."
-Peter Pitts, President and co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest Founded in 1904, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit business assistance and economic development organization. We are dedicated to helping area businesses grow as well as promoting the economic development of the region. Our mission is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America and enhance our members' success through aggressive programs in advocacy, member benefits, services, and actionable information.
Through governmental advocacy, public awareness activities, and professional disability consulting, The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities ensures that persons with disabilities may work, live, learn, play and participate fully in the community of their choice.
The Resource Center is committed to providing the latest educational material, the training of the mental health community and media outreach programs to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
The Colorado Gerontological Society brings together administrators, educators, businesses, health and social services professionals, and seniors to share expertise, provide education and training, disseminate information to senior and their families, and to be a strong voice for Colorado's seniors. The Society works to bring independence and quality of life for older adults by accessing services and navigating complex economic, health and social service systems.
As statewide nonprofit, Easter Seals UCP serves a broad range of people with disabilities, such as people with cerebral palsy, autism, spina bifida, mental retardation, muscular dystrophy, stroke, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, hearing and visual impairments, and mental health diagnoses. Easter Seals UCP's array of services includes child development centers, therapy, community inclusion services, residential living, supported employment, in-home and community-based supports, respite care, disability benefits counseling, information and referral, and advocacy.
Familias en Accion was founded in 1998 in response to a growing need by the Latino community in the Portland Metro area for a Latino culturally specific community based organization focused on family well-being. Their mission is to promote holistic family well-being for Latinos through community engagement, education, research and advocacy for social change.
Florida Partners in Crisis promotes state and community collaboration across the mental health, substance abuse and criminal justice systems to reduce contact of people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders with the justice system and support their recovery
Established in 2000 as Florida's first and only statewide business advocacy organization, specifically focused on the Hispanic business community in Florida. Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, (FSHCC) has since matured into one of the state's most powerful organization of employers, chambers of commerce and associations, representing thousands of Latino grassroots members with more millions of Florida based employees. FSHCC's mission is to promote the economic advancement of the Florida Hispanic community, with a focus on economic and political empowerment, and public advocacy to improve the quality of life in the state of Florida.
FolkTime is a program that promotes the lives of individuals who are committed to mental health recovery by providing meaningful opportunities that enrich their lives. It provides a community that fosters wellness and promotes a healthy environment based on peer support and self determination. FolkTime values dignity for the person, choice and independence, priority for the vulnerable, respect for potential and interdependence of the individual, family and friends.
The Global Healthy Living Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for people with chronic illness. The GHLF accomplishes its mission by advocating for improved access to care and by educating the community about the importance of diagnosis, early and innovative medical intervention, long-term lifestyle improvement, and therapeutic compliance.
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is a broad-based association representing 1,500 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in our region. The Chamber works to help Greater Boston-area businesses grow and succeed through its strategic networking events, impactful business advocacy and innovative leadership development initiatives.
The Greater Sacramento Urban League pursues a mission to enable African Americans, other minorities and the underserved to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. The organization carries out its mission at the local state and national levels through direct services, advocacy, research, policy analysis, community mobilization, collaboration and communications.
The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey strives to raise awareness, understanding and public support for the research-based pharmaceutical and medical technology industry among New Jersey's elected and appointed officials, media, citizens, and opinion-leaders.
The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of chief executives from all disciplines within American healthcare, is the exclusive forum for the nation's healthcare leaders to jointly develop policies, plans, and programs to achieve their vision of a 21st century system that makes affordable, high-quality care accessible to all Americans.
The mission of HERO House is to facilitate the recovery and rehabilitation of adults with mental illness in East King County. Our goal is to help members achieve and sustain satisfying, meaningful roles and lives in the community. HERO House provides educational, vocational, and social opportunities to its members - adults recovering from mental illness. HERO House is proud to be one of 7 clubhouses in Washington State, one of more than 300 clubhouses in the United States, and one of 400 clubhouses in 17 countries around the world.
The Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia, Inc. (HHCGA) is a nonprofit organization created to promote health and social change in Hispanic/Latino communities. We connect individuals with appropriate organizations and provide leadership and advocacy on health issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino communities.
iBIO's mission is to make Illinois and the surrounding Midwest one of the world's top life sciences centers: a great place to do business, and a great place to grow new technology ventures. iBIO advocates for sound public policy, delivers education and training programs, and improves Illinois' ability to create, attract, and retain businesses.
Established in 2005, the Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention (ILAACP) is a statewide, membership-based 501(c)(3) that strengthens early intervention and prevention systems, policies, and programs in African-American communities through culturally-relevant research, training, and advocacy.
As the only organization representing the full range of science and technology activity in Illinois, our mission is to cultivate innovation and technology-based economic development in Illinois by fostering public-private partnerships to develop and execute R&D projects, advocating for funding for R&D initiatives; and collaborating with public and private partners to attract and retain R&D resources and talent in Illinois.
The diverse members of the Indiana Health Industry Forum generate the collective voice of the state's health and life science industry. The Forum connects key stakeholders to: enhance business networks, advocate for member interests, develop workforce skills, and provide strategic vision in the interest of growing the state's health industry economy and reputation.
The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute believes the renewal of the PDUFA legislation in 2012, without added regulations, is critical to the delivery of innovative new medicines to patients by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
The Kentucky BioAlliance was created as a gateway for increased collaboration and knowledge exchange among bioscience industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions across the Commonwealth.
Since 1979, the Lupus Foundation of Florida has been serving Floridians affected by lupus. We are part of the Lupus Research Institute Coalition whose funding of novel research brings the day closer when we can say there is "Life without Lupus."
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is an association of more than 600 biotechnology companies, universities, academic institutionsand others dedicated to advancing cutting edge research. We are the leading advocate for the Bay State's world premier life science cluster. We drive innovation by creating a forum for the biotechnology community to come together, educating the public and policy makers, influencing public policy and advancing the economic interests of individual companies, as well as the sector as a whole.
MAMH works with individuals with mental illness and their family members or friends to help them access services, whether housing, treatment, education, employment, or health insurance. Our referrals come from the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, as well as from our network of supporters.
The mission of Mental Health America of Indiana is to work for the mental health of all citizens and for victory over mental illness and addictive disorders through public education, advocacy and public health reform.
MichBio is the biosciences industry trade association and the official Michigan affiliate of the Biotechnology Industry Organization. Its mission is to drive biosciences industry growth in Michigan. MichBio promotes cooperation between Michigan's bioscience-related businesses, forges stronger relationships, develops business-to-business opportunities, and serves as a united industry voice to improve the overall science-friendly environment for attracting and founding new business.
NAMI Colorado provides education, advocacy and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
NAMI Delaware is a statewide organization of families, mental health consumers, friends, and professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by life-changing brain diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disease, and major depression. Our mission is to support, to educate, and advocate until there is a cure for severe and persistent mental illness.
NAMI Florida's Mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals and their families affected by mental illness through education support and advocacy. Our vision is that persons with severe and persistent mental illness can recover and lead productive and meaningful lives within their community of choice.
The purpose of NAMI Georgia, Inc. is to relieve the suffering and improve the quality of life for Georgians living with mental illness and their families. This is accomplished by developing, nurturing and coordinating a statewide network of family support groups to strengthen and educate those living among us with a mental illness; promoting public policies, which expand services and improve treatment for ill persons living with a mental illness, and supporting research leading to the eradication of mental illness; and educating the people of Georgia about mental illness in order to improve resources, services, and knowledge by reducing misinformation and stigma.
NAMI Indiana is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people afflicted by serious and persistent mental illness. NAMI Indiana consists of families, consumers, and professionals. We are dedicated to helping families through a network of support, education, advocacy, and promotion of research. One of NAMI Indiana's fundamental goals is to help establish a system of care that provides community based services for persons with serious mental illness, as well as support for them and their families.
From its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. For three decades, NAMI has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI's mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes. NAMI's greatest strength is the dedication of our grassroots leaders and members. We are the families, friends and individuals that serve to strengthen communities across the country.
NAMI Maine or National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine is the state’s only membership organization representing people with mental illness and those with co-occurring substance use conditions and their families. Dedicated to improving the lives of all people affected by mental illness NAMI Maine provides services across the entire state of Maine.
NAMI Maryland is a grassroots organization dedicated to education, support and advocacy for persons with mental illnesses, their families and the wider community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illnesses and their families.
The mission of NAMI North Carolina is to promote recovery and optimize the quality of life for those living with mental illness. The NAMI movement focuses specifically upon those mental illnesses that are brain disorders. Membership in the nearly forty affiliates in North Carolina consists of family members of people who live with mental illness, individuals who live with mental illness, friends, and professionals.
As a grassroots organization advocating for mental health issues, NAMI Ohio has an outstanding history of affecting public policy and legislation regarding care and resources for persons with serious mental illness. NAMI Ohio members testify before the General Assembly, educate business and education leaders, and sit on state planning and advisory committees, Community Mental Health Boards, and various task forces. NAMI Ohio's network of 55 local affiliates plays an active role providing support, education, and advocacy on a local level.
Founded in 1983, NAMI Pennsylvania is the largest statewide non-profit organization dedicated to helping mental health consumers and their families rebuild their lives and conquer the challenges posed by severe and persistent mental illness. This mission is accomplished through programs designed to offer support and education to our membership and to advocate for better mental health services on their behalf.
We are a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families and friends affected by mental illness. We are a self-help, support and advocacy organization helping those living with mental illness such as: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, schizo-affective, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive-compulsive/anxiety disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit disorders and other severe and persistent mental illnesses.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who live with mental illnesses and for their families by promoting the availability of effective services and resources, through education, support and advocacy.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Virginia was created in 1985 to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families in Virginia affected by mental illness. Our mission is to promote recovery and improve the quality of life of Virginians with serious mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.
NCBIO is dedicated to promoting the future growth and development of North Carolina's bioscience industry. NCBIO advocates for state and federal public policies that encourage the growth of life science companies, support the development of a strong life science workforce, and promote research and technology transfer at universities and other institutions.
North Carolina Psychological Association is a professional organization designed to serve the interests of psychologists in North Carolina. NC Psychological Association advocates for psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting human welfare. It provides an organized voice for psychologists and promotes high standards for the profession. The interests of independent professional practice psychologists are aided by the NCPA Division of Independent Professional Practice. NCPA is the North Carolina affiliate of the American Psychological Association.
NC MHCO is an organization of community and regional based affiliate groups (independent organizations) comprised of adult consumers of mental health services who reside in North Carolina. Individuals within these affiliates have chosen to unite independently of non-consumers, offering the PROMISE to each other to work together for brighter todays and tomorrows by: promoting mutual help and Advocacy; Insight, Support, Socialization, and Empowerment.
For more than three decades, the non-profit Pharmacy Foundation of California (PFC) has successfully partnered with consumer, public health, medical, and policy stakeholders to improve and protect the public's health through innovative programs which leverage the unique medication-related expertise of pharmacists and the unequaled access of community pharmacies.
Restoration Project is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation program teaching traditional methods of furniture restoration to adults with mental illness, head injuries, and at-risk adolescents. We teach participants to refinish and upholster furniture to build the confidence and work habits needed for success. Furniture restoration is especially suited to this goal because it is difficult and at the same time, so rewarding. Each job is broken into manageable, cumulative tasks, and mistakes are easily fixed.
The Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (RGVDA) was formed in 2007, by area doctors and business leaders, to provide diabetes education to the residents of Hidalgo County. Our mission is to operate as an independent and local not-for-profit diabetes association for Hidalgo County. This allows RGVDA to provide programs and services tailored specifically for our area and guarantees that ALL funds generated by RGVDA are used for the residents of Hidalgo County. We are the second organization of this nature in the state of Texas. Our mission is to operate as an independent and local not-for-profit diabetes association for Hidalgo and Cameron Counties.
We are a public/private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to prescription medication for low-income uninsured Virginians. To do that we partner with six pharmaceutical companies that donate medication in bulk to 22 free clinics and community health centers throughout the Commonwealth. To date, the Rx Partnership has helped deliver more than $64.1 million retail value of medication to 40,000 uninsured Virginians!
SCBIO is a member organization that exists to support and advance South Carolina's life science industry through collaboration, advocacy, workforce development, and support for business operations. This mission furthers their goal of ensuring that South Carolina's companies, research institutions, and citizens reap the economic and societal benefits of a world-class life sciences cluster.
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging offers a range of Services for seniors, disabled adults and caregivers in Richmond & surrounding counties.
The South Carolina Diabetes Today Advisory Council (DTAC) is a non-profit organization organized to increase awareness, provide relevant information, and assist with community-based prevention activities for people with or at risk for diabetes. DTAC members work with South Carolina residents to encourage independence, learning, and the development of skills necessary to prevent and manage diabetes.
The South Carolina HIV/AIDS Care Crisis Task Force is a non-partisan advocacy coalition of individuals, non-profit organizations, and allies from across South Carolina committed to improving the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our state.
TACID is the Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities. Our mission is to promote the independence of individuals with disabilities. Peer support and advocacy is a cornerstone of our work to assure that people with disabilities have access to housing, employment, healthcare, essential needs, skills development, and education support. TACID's peer support programs operate in Pierce County and throughout the State of Washington.
TCM is the largest technology trade association representing over 500 tech and biotech companies, along with government, academia and service providers, who employ more than 250,000 people in Maryland and the region.
For over 85 years, the Texas Association of Business has been the state's most influential business association in Austin and Washington, where we represent the needs of employers, taxpayers and families across the state. Simply put, our business is business, and TAB has been on the forefront of each legislative initiative that has made Texas the best business climate in America.
TCCRI was founded in 1996 by state legislators who had a vision to develop and implement conservative public policies in state government. TCCRI has distinguished itself as a leading state-based think tank and has been very successful in living up to its mission of shaping public policy through a principled approach to government. Its research reports and policy forums have been instrumental in generating proposals that are shaping Texas government and influencing a new generation of conservative leadership.
The Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) is composed of biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies, universities, and private research institutions, as well as companies that provide goods and services to core organizations. The purpose of THBI is to promote life science research, development, and manufacturing in Texas. THBI accomplishes this by developing solid information about the life science technology community in Texas, and making that information available to political leaders, the news media, venture capitalists, investment bankers, and the public.
The Alliance for Patient Access (AfPA) is a national network of physicians whose mission is to ensure and protect patient access to approved medical treatments and therapies including prescription pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices.
The Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio, TX is the local community mental health authority providing mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities services. Through innovation and continuous quality improvement, The Center for Health Care Services improves the lives of people with mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse challenges. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse challenges; our vision is one of transformed lives and transformed communities.
The Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc. (EDC) is a public/private partnership between the City of Tallahassee Leon County and private investors who are committed to establishing a competitive business climate resulting in job creation. By connecting the private sector, education and local government, the EDC helps join forces to foster entrepreneurialism; advance local businesses; grow targeted industry sectors; and attract innovative companies to our area.
The Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons (ICPS) was founded in 1979 to promote cooperation among U.S. Hispanic physicians and to advance their professional and educational needs. Today, the ICPS is the largest association of Hispanic physicians in the nation, reaching the vast majority of the Hispanic medical community in the United States and Puerto Rico over 39,000 physicians and a growing number of health professionals in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain through its publications, conferences and links to Hispanic medical societies.
The Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO) is a nonprofit trade association that serves all Missouri organizations interested in the life sciences. MOBIO is composed of a broad cross-section of companies, institutions of higher education, research organizations and related firms involved in research, development and commercialization of the life sciences. MOBIO members promote economic development in Missouri by supporting life science research and practical applications that benefit the general population.
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago has been a local public health leader since 1906. Today, the association addresses asthma, COPD, lung cancer, tobacco control and air quality with a comprehensive approach involving research, education and advocacy activities.
Founded in 1936, the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists represents over 3000 physicians who practice anesthesiology in all clinical settings. Our primary focus is patient safety. Guiding a patient's life safely through surgery and other invasive procedures is our sacred duty. For that, anesthesiologists treasure having reliable access to safe and effective medications. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act has been successful in bringing new and improved anesthesia medications to the lifesaving hands of anesthesiologists. We support the renewal of this act.
The Virginia Biotechnology Association (VABIO), formed in 1992, is the premier statewide non-profit trade association representing the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nearly 200 member organizations have joined forces to make VABIO an effective advocate for the biopharmaceutical and device industries before federal, state and local policy-makers. VABIO is the official state affiliate of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association serves more than 450 companies, universities, and research institutions comprising Washington's life sciences ecosystem. We are dedicated to assisting the translation of innovation to commercial opportunities that improve global health and bolster our state’s economy.
The Campaign for Modern Medicines is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and comprised
of advocacy organizations, businesses and professionals from across the country.
