Advocacy
ASB is a member of the Council of Societies for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Among AIMBE’s most important roles is the promotion of public policies that foster continued advancement in medical and biological engineering (MBE). They educate and influence public officials, regulators, the media and general public about the positive impact MBE has on virtually every sector of society – from human health to a vibrant economy. AIMBE advocates for legislative, monetary and regulatory solutions that assist our engineering community at each stage of the innovation ecosystem – from the research lab to the bedside of a patient. Learn more and find resources you can use at aimbe.org.
ASB is a member of the Societies Consortium to End Harassment in STEMM. The Societies Consortium exists to help societies like us be more equitable, inclusive, and supportive. Their mission is to advance equity, excellence, and integrity in the STEMM ecosystem by eradicating the systems that create and support harassment. More information about the Societies Consortium can be found on their website: https://societiesconsortium.com/
ASB Advocacy in Action
As part of its mission to support the biomechanics community and promote impactful research, the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) regularly joins national advocacy efforts that align with our values. Below is a list of recent sign-on letters ASB has endorsed, reflecting our commitment to sustained federal research funding, scientific innovation, and the advancement of health and safety through biomechanics.
Sign-on letters ASB has joined:
April 2, 2025 – Support for Federal Science Funding
ASB joined 55 scientific societies in urging Congress to protect and restore federal investments in science. This unified message represents over 106,000 scientists advocating for sustained research funding critical to innovation and public well-being.
April 23, 2025 – Support for ARPA-H
ASB signed on with 77 organizations in support of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), emphasizing the importance of high-risk, high-reward biomedical research to accelerate breakthroughs in health and medicine.
May 1, 2025 – NIOSH Funding Advocacy
ASB endorsed a letter advocating for continued funding of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a key supporter of biomechanics research and a vital resource for many ASB investigators.
May 6, 2025 – NIH FY2026 Funding Recommendation
ASB joined over 500 organizations in recommending a base funding level of at least $51.3 billion for the NIH in FY2026. This collective effort underscores the essential role of NIH in advancing medical research and supporting the scientific workforce.
June 3, 2025 – Joined Friends of NIBIB
ASB became a member of Friends of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), reinforcing our commitment to advancing bioengineering and imaging technologies that support biomechanics research.
June 3, 2025 – Support for NIH Funding via Research!America
ASB signed Research!America’s letter advocating for strong NIH funding, aligning with a broad coalition of organizations working to ensure continued investment in biomedical research and innovation.
ASB also supports the importance of science-informed decisions. You need science. Science needs you.
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