Public Policy Resources

If you could not find what you need on AAA's Public Policy page, you may find what you need from these outside links related to public policy in the anatomical sciences.

NIH Offices of Public Liason
Public Liaison Offices have been set up in each Institute and Center (where they did not already exist) and in the Office of the NIH Director, where the existing Office of Communications has been reorganized and renamed the NIH Office of Communications and Public Liaison. They conduct outreach to constituency groups and serve as a contact point for the public, especially with regard to policy matters. The Director's Council of Public Representatives offers a public forum for discussing such key NIH issues as priority setting, clinical trials and managed care, privacy and genetics, and health disparities among various populations. COPR members review and advise on NIH priorities and mechanisms for public input to NIH decisions.

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research Funding
This coalition organized in support of increased funding for the National Institutes of Health.

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Foundation
The AALAS Foundation promotes awareness of animal contributions to biomedical research, public safety and education, while enhancing the responsible use of laboratory animals through training and education.

Americans for Medical Progress Educational Foundation
The mission of Americans for Medical Progress is to ensure that the public supports the vital role of animals in medical research, and that scientists are able to continue their quest for cures and improved methods of treatment for illness, injury and disease.