Category Archives: Policy

House Science Committee Chairman and the NSF at Odds

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Over the last two months, Chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee Lamar Smith (R-TX) has been showing an extreme interest in the National Science Foundation’s grants.  It started with leaked draft legislation (The High Quality Research Act) reauthorizing … Continue reading →

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Rally for Medical Research Makes the News

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Last week we asked you to join the Rally for Medical Research, either in person or online, to draw attention to the importance of federal funding for medical research and the National Institutes of Health.  I am happy to report … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Vision for Science: It’s in the Budget!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

On Wednesday April 10, President Obama released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2014. While this sounds like a rather mundane event, it is an exciting time for political junkies. Why? Because the budget gives the President a chance to … Continue reading →

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Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

The Biophysical Society is joining 200 other organizations is sponsoring the Rally for Medical Research on Monday April 8, 2013 at 11 am.  Join fellow researchers and advocates for medical research on the steps of the Carnegie Library in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Budget Sequester Goes into Effect Today

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Unless there is last minute fix by Congress (which isn’t even in session today), the sequester that has taken over the news in the United States will go into effect at 11:59 pm tonight. At that time, the White House’s … Continue reading →

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Call or Tweet Your Congressman Today about NDD

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

BPS Members and Friends:  Please join the NDD community in a National NDD Community Call-in and Tweet Day TODAY, September 20,  and ask your member of Congress to support a balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further … Continue reading →

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Where’s the (Science-Related) Beef?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

With the fervor of both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions wrapping up last week, the November election has been cast to the forefront in many people’s minds. And while both parties have brought up very relevant issues, many politicians … Continue reading →

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Attention Students: Science Funding Needs Your Help!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

As a student, federal funding for science education and research has a profound impact on your professional future as a scientist. This funding is currently being threatened by the impending ‘fiscal cliff.’ If Congress cannot reach a budget agreement by … Continue reading →

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NIH Investigators Face Increased Scrutiny of Financial Conflicts of Interest

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Last August, the US Department of Health and Human Services adopted new Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) regulations that apply to NIH-funded investigators.  The rules must be implemented by Institutions receiving public health service funds by August 24, 2012, which … Continue reading →

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A Participant’s Perspective on the Congressional Visits

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Recently three of us, (Tara Schwetz, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Suhrud M. Rajguru, an Assistant Professor at the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Otolaryngology, University of Miami and Leslie Satin, a … Continue reading →

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