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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 | 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
Tags: nihCongressional fellowRally for Medical ResearchNSFNIBIBAnnual Meeting 2019PACShutdownConvergenceHouse Science Committee
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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
Tags: fundingnihNSFHELPDroegemeierSenateBPS BeltwayShutdownPelosiAlexanderRetirementWhite HouseScience AdvisorAnimal Research
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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

 

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