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Upcoming Events
Research Workforce & Early Career Development Learning Community Open Mic Discussion [Fall 2025 Members Meeting]
11/20/25 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET
As the Fall HRA Members Meeting comes to a close, this open mic session invites attendees to reflect on the insights, strategies, and challenges discussed over the past two days—particularly those impacting the biomedical research workforce and early career development. Rather than focusing on a single theme, this session will…
AI Community Call: The NovaGen Research Fund
12/08/25 1:00 - 2:00PM ET
The NovaGen Research Fund (NGRF) is a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by former NIH scientists and contractors. NGRF serves as a research hub dedicated to advancing and preserving bioinformatics and AI tools, applications, and resources that support the broader biomedical research community. NGRF maintains stewardship of a vital…
Our Mission
The Health Research Alliance, a collaborative member organization of nonprofit research funders, is committed to maximizing the impact of biomedical research to improve human health.
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$1 Bil
February is Heart Health month. HRA Members provide over 1 billion dollars in support for Cardiovascular Research!
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As the Fall HRA Members Meeting comes to a close, this open mic session invites attendees to reflect on the insights, strategies, and challenges discussed over the past two days—particularly those impacting the biomedical research workforce and early career development. Rather than focusing on a single theme, this session will…
Federal policy decisions shape the landscape of biomedical research and profoundly influence the careers, stability, and diversity of the scientific workforce. Ongoing shifts are particularly consequential for early career researchers and workforce development programs, which often serve as the entry points into scientific careers. Understanding and anticipating the effects of…
In this interactive workshop, a professional facilitator will introduce participants to a robust framework for how to narrate and illustrate impact effectively. This framework will help participants how to develop compelling narratives for their specific audiences, craft an effective story arc, and understand the importance of ethical and asset-based storytelling….
Recent News
HRA Happenings – June 2025
HRA Quarterly Newsletter – June 2025 PDF version available here Dear HRA Members, Happy summer! I hope you are all having a wonderful start to the season and have time planned to spend with your families and loved ones! Welcome to the first installment of the 2025 HRA Quarterly Newsletter!…
June 24, 20252024 Impact Report
Dear HRA members, Thank you for your support and engagement during 2024, which was a year of transition for HRA! Please join Jenna and I in celebrating the accomplishments and impact of the Health Research Alliance community, which we’ve summarized in our 2024 Impact Report. We look forward to continuing…
January 15, 2025Introduction to HRA’s New Executive Director
Dear HRA members, I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Health Research Alliance. My first 30 days as the Executive Director have been exciting and fulfilling! I have spent time getting to know the amazing HRA staff and interns, as well as some Board…
July 29, 2024HRA Names Christine Riordan, Ph.D. as their new Executive Director
The Health Research Alliance (HRA) announced today the appointment of its new Executive Director, Dr. Christine Riordan, effective June 17, 2024. Christine Riordan, Ph.D. Dr. Riordan will succeed retiring HRA Executive Director, Dr. Maryrose Franko, and will take on the leadership of the HRA, representing more than 100 nonprofit funders…
May 13, 20242023 Impact Report
Dear HRA members, In addition to sharing HRA’s 2023 Impact Report to celebrate our year of collective achievements, Jenna and I want to express our sincere appreciation for your on-going support and dedication to the mission of HRA. We could not have made the impact we did without you! We…
January 11, 2024HRA Happenings – November 2, 2023
Dear HRA members, We are packing quite a bit into the last two months of 2023 – hope you can take advantage of the many opportunities listed below. Check it out The new and improved Member Profiles page is live on HRA’s website! This public-facing page displays member organization’s names,…
November 3, 2023Featured Platform
HRA Analyzer
Demonstrating the impact of HRA Member funding
The HRA Analyzer is a real time, searchable database of awards made by its 75 members. As of the launch, the database represents $8.9 billion in funding and over 31,000 separate grants from 2006 to the present. Check out Digital Science’s blog post of the HRA-UberResearch partnership.