The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) is presenting an honorary membership this week to Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) in recognition of his commitment to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
"Sen. Harkin is one of the Senate's most staunch champions of biomedical research," the AADR said in a press release.
Along with Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA, also an AADR honorary member), Harkin led the effort to double the NIH budget from 1999-2003, the AADR noted. Additionally, his leadership during the crafting of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act helped secure a much-needed $10.4 billion for the NIH, according to the AADR.
Harkin has also been supportive of the NIDCR and the importance of oral health research conducted at the nation's dental institutions, the AADR said.
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