Asst. V.P. for Research/Assoc. Dean
PHONE: (502) 852-8372
Research!America is a national not-for-profit alliance of hospitals, research
institutions, health associations, corporations, and professional societies
whose purpose is to educate the public about the importance of medical
researchand to promote funding for biomedical research. There are state
affiliates, e.g., Research! Kentucky, that work at the state level to achieve
the same results. They speak to schools, legislators, or anyone who will
listen and who may be in a position to effect an increase in funding for
biomedical research--either through direct action or via pressure on people
who can take direct action. They are also interested in promoting an exchange
between scientists and students, teachers and parents to encourage students to
consider scientific careers. It is a legitimate organization, though I don't
know that they can claim many successes yet. What they're doing can't hurt,
though.