Council for American Medical Innovation

“We don’t have this shadow of Sputnik or the cold war overhanging us, and we need a different form of inspiration. We have a different kind of war, an economic war, The importance of investing in long-term research for winning that war hasn’t been misunderstood.”–Robert Birgeneau, a physicist and chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley.

Our future is brightest when research and development are thriving. Scientific advances and new technologies have changed the landscape of medical innovation, and it is a very exciting time in research and development. Each day brings us knowledge about disease processes, new compounds and more efficient technologies.

Saving Lives
We’re living longer and better lives today than at any time in history, in large part due to medical advances. The more we learn, the better off we are.

Strengthening Our Economy
Increasing funding for research, protecting intellectual property and providing other incentives will encourage innovation and help businesses thrive.

Leading Globally
The United States, long a leader in biopharmaceutical research, is facing new competition from around the world.

Supporting Education
Prioritizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics education will create a population of “home-grown” research professionals.