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Why scientists’ voices matter in Congress: A conversation with Adriana Bankston on the importance of federal research advocacy
Adriana Bankston, a former AAAS-ASGCT Congressional Policy Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives*, shares how she used her background as a scientist to shape policy during uncertain times. She explains why advocacy matters at every career stage, and how individual voices can make an impact in the U.S. Congress.
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