The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is proud to join a nonpartisan coalition of national organizations in signing a letter to Congressional leaders urging well-funded, sustained federal investment in medical research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The letter, circulated by the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research and endorsed by a broad range of patient, clinician, scientific, academic, and industry organizations, calls on Congress to prioritize finalizing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill with no less than $47.2 billion for the NIH, in addition to funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). At the time of signing on, 455 other organizations also signed on to support this letter, supporting a bipartisan commitment to predictable and sustained growth in medical research funding.
The Ad Hoc Group’s message is clear: consistent and predictable NIH funding is vital to advancing medical innovation, supporting the next generation of researchers, and improving health outcomes for patients nationwide. NIH-supported research has been central to breakthroughs that address cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, medical imaging, autoimmune conditions, and countless other medical challenges that affect our communities and members. To continue this outstanding research, and by extension fuel innovation in the United States’ centers of higher learning, medical schools, and research institutions, NIH must receive a robust investment for 2026.
As an organization committed to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine, the AIUM recognizes that innovation in imaging and diagnostics depends on the continued strength of our nation’s research infrastructure. As AIUM President, I am proud to add our voice to this united call for sustained, bipartisan investment in medical research.
The AIUM will continue to advocate for policies that support the research community, promote advancements in ultrasound, and improve patient care through evidence-based medicine. I welcome our members to message me with your thoughts at president@aium.org.
To read the full letter and see the list of signatories, visit https://www.fundnih.org/media/10096/download.
