Journal Highlights

With NIH supported once more by a Continuing Resolution, a new majority in the House of Representatives, and bipartisan agreement that the federal budget deficit must be reduced, biomedical scientists are justifiably concerned about future federal funding.  In his blog of November 3 entitled No (Tea) Party in Store for Biomedical Research Funding, Jim Bernstein, ASPET’s Director of Government  Relations and Public Affairs, has initiated a very timely discussion.  Rather than reiterate the many cogent points made by Jim and those who have responded to his blog, I would like to emphasize some of the activities in which ASPET is engaged and how individual members may contribute to a strong voice for federal research funding. Read more

As many of you are aware, NIH Director Francis Collins has recommended that a new, single institute for substance use, abuse, and addiction research.  Since a significant number of ASPET members may be directly affected by this possible reorganization, we invite you to post your views on this potential reorganization. Read more

I just got back from the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, held in Charlotte, NC.  Nearly 2000 bright, energetic, enthusiastic minority undergraduate science students were in attendance and ASPET, along with many of our sister societies, had a booth where we had the opportunity to interact with these amazing students. Read more

More than half a century ago, American Humorist Will Rogers observed, “Ancient Rome declined because it had a Senate, now what’s going to happen to us with both a House and Senate?”  We are about to find out. Read more