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BPS in the Beltway

Stay informed on the latest science policy and advocacy news affecting the biophysics community. BPS in the Beltway highlights federal funding updates, legislative activity, agency news, and opportunities for members to take action in support of biophysics research.

Recent Newsletters


BPS in the Beltway | March 5, 2019

  • BPS Highlights 'Buzzworthy' Science at its 63rd Annual Meeting
  • BPS, Rep. Bill Foster to host Jennifer Doudna for CRISPR-101 Briefing: March 13
  • Noni Byrnes Named Director of NIH's Center for Scientific Review
  • NSF Sees Long-awaited Funding Increase in FY 2019 Spending Package
  • President's FY 2020 Budget Request Delayed
  • Advocacy Programming: Get Involved with BPS!
  • SAVE THE DATE: Rally for Medical Research September 2019
  • Science in the News

BPS in the Beltway | February 5, 2019

  • Longest Government Shutdown in History Comes to an End
  • BPS Congressional Fellow: Mid-year Update
  • BPS Highlights Fresmne Members of Congress with STEM Backgrounds
  • Bruce Tromberg Appointed as Director of NIBIB
  • House Democrats Finalize Science Committee Roster
  • NSF Seeking High-level Ideas that Would Benefit from Convergence
  • NIH Seeks Input on Proposal for Reducing Regulatory Burdens in Animal Research
  • Public Affairs Session at Annual Meeting 2019
  • SAVE THE DATE: Rally for Medical Research, Sept 18-19 2019
  • Science in the News

BPS in the Beltway | January 7, 2019

  • Washington Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark, Science Agency Feels Impact
  • In Final Act of 115th Congress, Senate Confirms White House Science Advisor
  • National Cancer Institute Announces 5% Budget Cut, Despite Overall NIH Funding Increase
  • NIH Seeks Input on Proposal for Reducing Regulatory Burdens in Animal Research
  • Public Affairs Session at Annual Meeting 2019
  • Rep. Nancy Pelosi Reclaims Speakership
  • SAVE THE DATE: Rally for Medical Research, Sept 18-19 2019
  • Senate Health Panel Chairman Lamar Alexander Announces Retirement
  • Science in the News

BPS in the Beltway | December 5, 2018

  • NIH's Fancis Collins Expresses Concerns over Epic CRISPR Misadventure
  • NSF Lifts PI Proposal Cap for BIO Directorate
  • Rep. Johnson Prepares to Assume House Science Panel, Rep. Lucas Named Ranking Member
  • Rep. Pelosi Secures Key Vote on Path to House Speakership
  • Rep. DeLauro Shares Prediction for FY 2020 NIH Funding
  • Washington Mourns Former President George H.W. Bush; Punts on Shutdown Fight
  • Science in the News

 

BPS in the Beltway | November 5, 2018

  • Midterm Elections Are Tomorrow! Get Out There And Vote!
  • Congress Has Work to Do on NSF Funding in Lame Duck
  • NSF Report Calls for Long-term Commitment to Mid-scale Research Infrastructure
  • Prominent Scientists Press British Government on Free Movement, Funding in Brexit Deal
  • Public Affairs Annual Meeting Sessions: Brexit, Congressional Budgets, Comms. Workshop and Grants
  • Trump Administration Signals Cuts for Federal Agencies in FY2020 Budget Proposal
  • Science in the News

BPS in the Beltway | October 3, 2018

  • BPS Members Rally for Medical Research; Support Golden Goose Award
  • British Scientists Frat a 'No Deal' Brexit
  • DOE Office of Science Funded On Time
  • NSF Announces New Sexual Harassment Policy
  • President Trump Approves A Funding Increase for NIH; NSF Left Flat
  • Senate Panel Advances Droegemeier
  • Science in the News
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