From DEI to Health Equity: Navigating Language, Risk, and Impact in Biomedical Research Funding
Description: As biomedical research funders continue to advance equity in science, many are grappling with how to sustain meaningful work amid shifting legal, political, and organizational landscapes. This webinar offers a timely exploration of the evolving language and strategy—from traditional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks to a more targeted…
2026 CEO Roundtables
HRA will be hosting monthly roundtables giving CEOs (including Presidents, Executive Directors, etc.) of HRA Member organizations the opportunity to network and learn from their peers. Previous roundtable discussions have covered strategic planning and human resource issues such as remote and hybrid work, compensation, and expanding programs under increasing expense…
Advocacy Training for HRA Members
Event Description: The Health Research Alliance will host an advocacy training on January 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET, led by Research!America staff Erin Darbouze, MPH, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, and Savannah Sims, PhD, Director, Global Health R&D Advocacy. The session will cover advocacy fundamentals, communicating effectively with lawmakers,…
US Policy Impact on Cancer Research and Medical Science: How AACR is working with the broader advocacy community to defend medical research
Description: For decades, the National Institutes of Health has been the nation’s cornerstone of medical research, driving basic discoveries that have led to groundbreaking treatments, increasing survival rates, and enhanced quality of life for patients. However, during the past year, we have witnessed major changes throughout the entire medical research…
Getting the Most Out of Your HRA Membership
Please join Health Research Alliance (HRA) staff to learn more about activities and resources available to HRA members! These sessions are for new member organizations, new staff at existing members, or ANYONE who wants to learn about HRA’s many activities. Please register yourself or encourage your team to register to…