Cancer Research
Brian discussing cancer research at Roswell Park. WNY: The Birthplace of Cancer Research 100 years ago, researchers at the New York Cancer Laboratory, the predecessor to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Western New York, gave cancer research to the world. And ever since, cancer research has played an important role in our local economy, attracting high paying research and support jobs to our region. Roswell and the burgeoning Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus hold tremendous promise to improve the quality of life and provide opportunities for job growth in our community. Read Brian's essay for the Buffalo News about how Western New York’s cancer research community stands to gain from the recently enacted health reform legislation.
Increasing Investment in Research, Enforcing Fair Pricing for Cancer Treatments Brian, a member of the Congressional Cancer Caucus , has testified several times before the House Budget Committee, urging increased federal investments in biomedical and cancer research. And, after learning that insurance companies were refusing to cover “smart drugs” developed by researchers that have been found to be more effective than traditional cancer treatments and with less severe side effects, Brian introduced legislation to require insurance that they be covered at the same level as traditional treatments.
Timeline of Brian's Work in Congress and WNY Fighting to Increase Cancer Research & Funding: Cancer Research News Highlights
September 11, 2012 In Recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Higgins Pushes for Increased Federal Funding for Cancer Research March 9, 2012 Higgins Testifies Before House Budget Committee on Cancer Research Funding January 24, 2012 In Advance of State of the Union & Release of Federal Budget, Higgins Stresses Need for National Focus on Cancer Research September 7, 2011 Higgins Outlines Job Creation Proposal In Letter to President June 23, 2011 Higgins Applauds State Leaders on Passage of Legislation Providing Affordable Access to Oral Cancer Medications April 13, 2011 Higgins Dismayed by Vote Taking Away Cancer Prevention Programs April 6, 2011 Higgins Visits National Cancer Institute March 23, 2011 Brian Joins BNMC in Honoring Longtime Leader Thomas Beecher February 19, 2011 Higgins Says Funding Bill Bad for WNY February 16, 2011 Higgins Blasts Move that Puts Big Oil Execs Before Cancer Patients February 16, 2011 Are we fighting the war on cancer, or declaring war on cancer research? February 14, 2011 Higgins Responds to President’s Budget February 4, 2011 Higgins Recognizes World Cancer Day January 26, 2011 Brian Calls for Renewed Focus on Cancer Research January 25, 2011 Congressman Higgins’ Response to the State of the Union Address January 24, 2011 Higgins Wants National Attention on Cancer Research November 3, 2010 Higgins Announces $1.85 Million to Support Biomedical Research Businesses and Jobs in WNY October 28, 2010 Buffalo Resident Diagnosed with Breast Cancer One Year After Losing His Wife to Breast Cancer Tells His Story to Raise Awareness August 18, 2010 Congressmembers Higgins and Slaughter Announce Over $626,000 for the Global Vascular Institute August 17, 2010 Landmark Women’s Health Law Celebrates 20 Years of Saving Lives April 17, 2010 Reform gives new hope for cancer, economic cures February 4, 2010 Higgins Recognizes World Cancer Day December 15, 2009 Higgins Votes for Resolution Supporting Access to Mammography Screening November 12, 2009 Congressman Higgins Discusses Economic Impact of Biopharmaceutical Research Industry on WNY & NYS November 7, 2009 Higgins Joins House in Delivering Affordable Health Care to Western New Yorkers September 14, 2009 Congressman Higgins Announces Over $1.5 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Medical Research in WNY September 11, 2009 Congressman Higgins Announces Over $500,000 in Recovery Act Funds for Research at Roswell & UB August 3, 2009 Kaleida Health, UB Break Ground On Vascular Treatment, Research And Technology Building July 24, 2009 Higgins Votes to Approve Funding for Education and Health Programs, Including Significant Increase for Cancer Treatment & Research July 13, 2009 Congressman Higgins Announces Over$4.18 Million for Roswell Park and theUniversity at Buffalo June 9, 2009 Higgins Meets with President Obama on Health Care June 1, 2009 Congressman Higgins Announces Over $1.34 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Medical Research Projects in Buffalo May 12, 2009 Congressman Higgins Introduces the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act May 1, 2009 Congressman Higgins, Roswell Park & WCA Hospital Announce Grant For Radiation Cancer Treatment April 23, 2009 Congressman Higgins Announces Over $2.2 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Roswell & UB April 20, 2009 Congressman Brian Higgins Teams Up With the American Cancer Society to Encourage Participation in the “Road to Recovery” April 3, 2009 Higgins Votes to Approve Federal Budget March 18, 2009 In Testimony on 2010 Budget, Congressman Higgins Urges A Strong National Commitment to Fighting Cancer February 27, 2009 Higgins Applauds New National Commitment to Fight Cancer February 25, 2009 Congressman Higgins Votes to Approve Bill Delivering Over $9.5 Million for Projects in WNY January 31, 2009 Congressman Higgins, Mayor Brown Praise Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for Her Commitment to Strengthening the Economy of Western New York February 25, 2008 New Report Shows Cancer Deaths Have Increased
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