Medical Research
Senator Markey is a leader in the fight to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health, the world’s preeminent medical research institution and our nation’s best hope for finding cures, improving treatments, and gaining a better understanding of the complex causes of diseases that affect millions of Americans. Last year, he was joined by 117 of his Democratic colleagues in requesting that Congressional appropriators provide the NIH with $32 billion for FY 2012. He believes this level of funding is necessary in order for NIH to sustain its mission of improving health through medical science breakthroughs and maintaining international leadership in science and biomedical research.
- Senator Markey Queries Dept. Health & Human Services, World Health Organization on Zika Virus Preparations Posted on 01/28/16
- Senators Ask Federal Agencies About Efforts to Facilitate Medical Marijuana Research Posted on 07/13/15
- Sen. Markey and Rep. Maloney Praise Obama’s Inclusion of $10 Million in Budget for CDC Gun Violence Research Posted on 02/02/15
- Senator Markey, Rep. Neal Join Federal, State and Local Leaders in Call to Action on Heroin and Prescription Drug Overdose Crisis in Western Mass. Posted on 03/07/14
- Senator Markey, Rep. Neal to Discuss Heroin & Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis in Western Mass. Posted on 03/06/14
- Markey Calls for Expanding Availability of Treatment to Help First Responders Prevent Opiate Use and Abuse Posted on 02/11/14
- Senator Markey Introduces Resolution Declaring September Brain Aneurysm Month Posted on 02/11/14