Alliance for Aging Research
The Alliance for Aging Research is dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health. America's science, innovation, and public spirit have the potential to avert the social and fiscal chaos that might otherwise accompany a "silver tsunami" of age-related diseases and lost productivity. The Alliance for Aging Research seeks to realize this potential and establish "healthy aging research" as a priority for the country as a whole. The advances the Alliance for Aging Research seeks will make 85 years for most people look and feel like 65 today.
American Association for Cancer Research
The American Association for Cancer Research's mission is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons ​
Founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a scientific and educational association with more than 9,000 members worldwide. The AANS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public. Fellows of the AANS are board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery, A.C.
American Association of People with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.As a national cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the over 60 million Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
The American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) mission is to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine. Serving as the professional family for more than 123,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students, AOA promotes public health and encourages scientific research. Continually striving to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine, the AOA protects and promotes the rights of all osteopathic physicians, accentuates the distinctiveness of osteopathic principles and the diversity of the profession, supports DOs' efforts to provide quality, cost-effective care to all Americans, and collaborates with others to advance the practice of osteopathic medicine.
Association of Clinical Research Organizations
Founded in 2002, ACRO represents the world's leading clinical research organizations (CROs), which provide specialized services integral to the development of drugs, biologics and medical devices. ACRO is a leading voice for safe and ethical clinical trials, working with stakeholders globally to promote a better and more efficient clinical trial process. ACRO is dedicated to bringing efficiency, innovation and value to the clinical research process and to highlighting the important contribution CROs make as partners in the development of new medicines and new treatments that benefit millions of patients worldwide.
The American Gastroenterological Association is a professional medical association for gastroenterologists. Founded in 1897, AGA has grown to include more than 16,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology. On a monthly basis, the AGA Institute publishes three highly respected journals: Gastroenterology, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology. AGA also holds the the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
Association of University Centers on Disabilities ​
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. Network members consist of: 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), funded by the Administration on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (AIDD); 52 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Programs funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB); 14 Developmental Disability Research Centers (IDDRC), most of which are funded by the National Institute for Child Health and Development (NICHD). These programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change.
BIO ​
BIO is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world's largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world.
The Epilepsy Foundation's mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. A national non-profit with nearly 50 local organizations throughout the United States, the Foundation has led the fight against seizures since 1968. They work to prevent, control, and cure epilepsy through community services; public education; federal and local advocacy; and supporting research into new treatments and therapies. The Foundation works to ensure that people with seizures have the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest potential.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health believes in strong healthy communities whose contributions are recognized by a society that fosters the health, well-being, and prosperity of all its members. They work to insure that health incorporates the best of science, culture, and community. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health achieves this by listening to the individual, investing in leading community based organizations, working with national partners, examining and improving the resources and systems available, and designing solutions to make health a part of each person's life. They continually work to improve the quality of care and its availability to all.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, NAMI is an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading biopharmaceutical researchers and biotechnology companies. PhRMA's mission is to conduct effective advocacy for public policies that encourage discovery of important new medicines for patients by pharmaceutical and biotechnology research companies. ​​Their members are committed to finding tomorrow's cures and treatments for some of the most serious diseases such as Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Parkinson's.