Protect the American Research Partnership

Since the end of World War II, the federal government and higher education have formed an alliance to fuel scientific discovery. The resulting quest for new knowledge has made America the world leader in innovation, producing advances that save lives, enhance quality of life and create high-quality jobs.

But substantial cuts proposed this year to the federal agencies that foster research, especially the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), could jeopardize this great American success story.

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Morgridge ‘fearless science’ advances health

The Morgridge Institute is dedicated to solving some of the biggest health challenges of our time, including cancer, heart disease, metabolic disorders and neurodegeneration. Success requires the very best scientists, a partnership with the NIH, and, above all, support from the society we serve. We’re working on:

Scientific discovery fuels economic growth

Advances in biomedical knowledge produce tens of thousands of quality, well-paying American jobs each year. According to United for Medical Progress, every dollar invested in biomedical research has led to $2.56 in economic activity. In Wisconsin, funding from NIH supports more than 6,700 jobs and $1.38 billion in economic activity.

Although relatively young (launched in 2007) and small (under 200 employees), Morgridge research has helped fuel new commercial ventures, including:

FujiFilm Cellular Dynamics, which manufactures stem cell lines for use in healthcare and research;

SHINE Technologies, which produces safer medical isotopes used in millions of life-saving therapies;

Elephas, a new way to predict the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments for cancer;

SeLight, a new technology that helps screen immune cells that are most fit for fighting cancer;

OnLume Surgical, a system that enables fluorescence-guided surgery for more precise treatment.

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Sample Phone Script

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].

I’m calling to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to oppose the recent devastating cuts to NIH funding and staffing. These cuts are already disrupting crucial research to treat diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimers. Hurting the NIH hurts everyone, and unelected bureaucrats cannot be permitted to endanger the science that drives cures for diseases.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sample Email Language

Federal cuts to higher-education institutions endanger research, education, health, and our economy by limiting opportunities for innovation and growth.

I am a proud supporter of the Morgridge Institute for Research and research institutes across our nation. The federal government and our nation's leading research institutions have worked together for generations to improve our health and our economy. We need to maintain that partnership for future generations.

Cuts in research funding impact every congressional district in the nation. Let's work together to preserve investments in our nation's future by opposing these counterproductive reductions.

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Protect the American Research Partnership

Morgridge ‘fearless science’ advances health

Understanding and Treating Cancer

Fighting Heart Disease

Reducing Preterm Birth

Outsmarting Deadly Viruses

Scientific discovery fuels economic growth

Protect federally funded research

Contact Your Representatives

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Give to support research

Help bring discovery to life today!

Protect the American Research Partnership

Morgridge ‘fearless science’ advances health

Understanding and Treating Cancer

Fighting Heart Disease

Reducing Preterm Birth

Outsmarting Deadly Viruses

Scientific discovery fuels economic growth

Protect federally funded research

Contact Your Representatives

Sample Phone Script

Sample Email Language

Give to support research

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Help bring discovery to life today!