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American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants

Proposed federal budget cuts threatened Alabama's cancer research. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launched a campaign and billboards to fight back.

August 5, 2025

Sen. Britt presses HHS secretary on NIH reforms, youth mental health, and Head Start

During a Senate hearing, Britt pressed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on NIH reforms, youth mental health challenges, and sustained Head Start funding.

May 21, 2025

Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding

NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants.

March 12, 2025

Tuberville introduces legislation to overhaul NIAID, attacks former director Anthony Fauci

NIAID played a crucial role in researching and developing successful treatments and vaccines to fight COVID-19.

February 26, 2025

Sen. Tuberville accuses NIH researchers of withholding research on puberty blockers

The letter Tuberville signed says the senators “oppose taxpayer funding going toward gender transition interventions for minors.”

December 9, 2024

Sen. Britt advances $73.4 million for NIH IMPROVE Initiative

This program supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health care for women.

August 9, 2024

UAB infectious disease expert tapped to replace Fauci at NIH

Marrazzo will have her work cut out for her, as the COVID-19 pandemic put prior director Anthony Fauci under a microscope.

August 3, 2023

Southern Research CEO commends outgoing director of National Institutes of Health

Southern Research has regularly received National Institutes of Health to conduct research on many diseases.

October 6, 2021

Alabama launches app to accelerate COVID-19 public health response

Access to this secure mobile app-based platform is now available free of charge to all healthcare organizations and professionals across the state.

May 18, 2021

Urgent action is needed to tackle the coronavirus outbreak

Time is of the essence in tackling the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the world, the United States, and now Alabama. There have been over a dozen identified cases of coronavirus in six Alabama counties. Our prayers are with those affected, their families, and the healthcare professionals caring for them. We must act now to prevent … Continued

March 16, 2020