ISSUE GUIDES: Medical Research
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
National educational program that provides health, biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information.
1411 K St., NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20005
phone: (650) 712-1723
http://www.accessexcellence.org/index.html
Coalition that supports increased funding for biomedical and behavioral research by increasing appropriations for the National Institutes of Health.
2450 N St., NW
Washington, DC 20037
phone: (202) 822-0525
http://www.aamc.org/research/adhocgp/start.htm
International non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world through initiatives in science policy, international programs and science education. Publishes the peer-reviewed journal Science, among other scientific newsletters, books and reports.
1200 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005
phone: (202) 326-6400
http://www.aaas.org
Partnership of physicians and professional associations that promote the science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Works to collect and distribute medical, health and professional information. Publishes JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
515 North State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
phone: (312) 464-5000
http://www.ama-assn.org
Multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of the art, science, and practice of reproductive medicine, advocating on behalf of patients, physicians, and affiliated health care providers.
1209 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216-2809
phone: (205) 978-5000
http://www.asrm.org
The lead government agency for protecting the health and safety of the public, the CDC develops and applies disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities.
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
phone: (404) 498-1515
http://www.cdc.gov
Member organization provides resources, networking opportunities, education, and a public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students. Promotes positions and addresses policies on healthcare issues and conducts overseas medical evangelism projects through its mission arm, Global Health Outreach.
2604 Hwy. 421
Bristol, TN 37620
phone: (423) 844-1000
http://www.cmdahome.org
Nonprofit, nongovernmental organization devoted to fostering public debate about the social, ethical and environmental implications of new genetic technologies as well as advocating for their socially responsible uses. Distributes information and represents the public interest on emerging issues in biotechnology. Publishes the bimonthly magazine GeneWatch.
5 Upland Road, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02140
phone: (617) 868-0870
http://www.gene-watch.org
Coalition of independent membership societies that seek to advance biological science through collaborative advocacy for research policies that promote scientific progress and education and lead to improvements in human health.
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
phone: (301) 634-7000
http://www.faseb.org
International, nonprofit coalition of genetic advocacy organizations committed to increased funding for research, access to services, and support for emerging technologies.
4301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 404
Washington, DC 20008-2369
phone: (202) 966-5557
http://www.geneticalliance.org/
