Share Your Story in Support of NIH
Join UMR in calling attention to the critical role of NIH funding and its impact on the education and careers of researchers and scientists as well as the lives of patients, families and others.
The “My Why” campaign will leverage the power of personal stories to highlight the importance of maintaining a strong and well-funded National Institutes of Health. UMR will use the personal stories in its communications and advocacy with Members of Congress, policymakers, and the media.
The campaign is seeking the perspectives of:
- Researchers at all stages of their careers whose journey has been supported in some way by NIH funding – those who are affected by the current cuts and atmosphere of uncertainty as well as those who can speak to the importance of NIH funding to launching their careers or to their ability to mentor others;
- Patients and families who have benefitted by NIH-funded research, are participants in clinical trials, and/or hope that medical research will provide insights and innovations to improve or save their lives; and
- Industry members and others who don’t fall into the categories above yet have important stories of the impact of NIH funding on their education, career, or lives.
If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, please see the Google Form below (the form will be open through June 6th).
GOOGLE FORM: https://forms.gle/yjx5L8gh77pAxpUi6