FasterCures - Nonprofit Organizations

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Nonprofit Organizations

The FDA Alliance
The FDA Alliance is a broad-based, nonpartisan coalition that advocates for increases in FDA resources of appropriations, scientific resources, information technology and personnel.

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
The mission of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease is to educate the public about chronic disease and potential solutions for individuals and communities; mobilize Americans to call for change in how governments, employers, and health institutions approach chronic disease; challenge policymakers on the health policy changes that are necessary to effectively fight chronic disease.

Genetic Alliance
An international coalition comprised of more than 600 advocacy, research, and healthcare organizations that represent millions of individuals with genetic conditions and their interests. Its Web site provides disease information, advocacy tools, and resources for understanding genetics.

Milken Institute
An independent economic think tank working to improve the lives and economic conditions of diverse populations in the U.S. and around the world by helping business and public policy leaders identify and implement innovative ideas for creating broad-based prosperity.

National Health Council
NHC is a forum for policy development and advocacy, representing more than 115 organizations from many areas of healthcare, including voluntary health agencies, professional and membership associations, nonprofit organizations, and industry.

National Organization for Rare Disorders
NORD is a federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.

The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
CAMR is the nation's leading pro-cures coalition. It is comprised of nationally-recognized patient organizations, universities, scientific societies, and foundations advocating for the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative medicine - including stem cell research and somatic cell nuclear transfer - in order to cure disease and alleviate suffering for individuals with life-threatening illnesses and disorders.

Research!America
A coalition of those involved in basic, behavioral, biotech, clinical, health services, prevention and public health, and therapeutic research from both the public and private sectors, working for better health for all. The site includes information about advocacy, current projects, and polling data.