Funding for Medical Research Encouraged by Canadian Center of Science and Education

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 01, 2013 (Press-News.org) A constant supporter of research funding and the sharing of knowledge via scholarly publications, the Canadian Center of Science and Education has recently released a press statement regarding its support for the funding of medical research conducted by the National Institutes of Health. An article published by USA Today highlights a rally that took place in Washington, DC in which participants urged Congress to "restore more than $2 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health, warning that without the money, advances in areas such as breast cancer may be lost." The Center recommends that government officials look at the devastating impact that not restoring such funding could cause on the population and urges them to make the wellbeing of the people a priority.

The article explains that the funding provided to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was cut from $31 billion to $29 billion due to the effects of the sequestration. While this may seem, in context, as a minimal change to the funds provided to the organization, the reality is that this slash in funding can essentially derail many crucial medical research initiatives.

Arthur Levine, who is the dean of the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine, asserts that "Today's scientific discovery is tomorrow's medical advance." He continues by stating that reducing funding "will cause [...] healthcare problems and healthcare cuts."

Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) agrees that medical research should be a top priority. The article quotes him as saying, "Funding medical research is a no-brainer when it comes to our national interests. Let's make sure we have more progress, more hope and more lives." The article asserts that President Obama has also indicated his support of the rally by stating: "To meet the challenges of the 21st century we must commit to a serious sustained effort to advance medical research."

A spokesperson from the Canadian Center of Science and Education comments: "The work that the NIH conducts is groundbreaking and, ultimately, it is important to more than just the people in the United States. The medical research that these professionals perform is important on a global level--this is research that has the potential to positively impact lives the world over."

The Canadian Center of Science and Education hopes that funding is restored to the NIH and encourages individuals to continue to show their support for such a decision.

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An organization that is dedicated to promoting the funding of research initiatives, the Canadian Center of Science and Education has participated in numerous endeavors to increase knowledge in multiple subject areas. The organization supports positive learning and research environments as well as scientific integrity, academic excellence, and respect in the workplace. In addition to providing funding directly to research entities, the Center is also involved in publishing multiple scholarly journals. Through these journals, researchers are able to share their findings and, ultimately, improve the overall knowledge base of their fields. The Center looks forward to continuing to support education and research initiatives in an effort to secure a brighter future.