Gábor Balázsi & Lily Mujica-Parodi visited to the Capitol!

Laufer Center researchers Lily Mujica-Parodi and Gábor Balázsi

On March 31, two leading biomedical researchers from Stony Brook University, Lilianne Mujica-Parodi and Gábor Balázsi, joined with colleagues from across the country in Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of robust federal funding for biomedical research during at The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)’s Capitol Hill Day. They engaged with New York congressional delegation staff to emphasize the critical need for continued and increased federal investment in biomedical science. They underscored how federal support is essential not only for academic and clinical advancements but also for training and retaining top-tier talent in the United States.

  “Investing in biomedical research is an investment in the future of healthcare, science, and our nation’s global leadership in innovation. America’s ability to retain and attract talented scientists depends on the available funding and support, which ultimately drives progress in fields ranging from neurobiology to cancer treatment.” said Mujica-Parodi.

  “The US remains a global leader in innovation, but , but this leadership is increasingly under threat from competing nations investing heavily in their own biomedical sectors. If we do not increase federal funding, we risk losing our competitive edge.” said Balázsi.