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Sarina Neote

Sarina Neote

Sarina Neote is a public affairs expert with a focus on advocating for sound science policy that supports scientists and a thriving research community. She works closely with scientists to advocate effectively and focuses on engaging all stakeholders within the scientific community. She has experience with public–private partnerships, regulatory policy and global health policy. Neote earned her master's degree in biomedical science policy and a bachelor's in international relations.
 

Articles by Sarina Neote

ASBMB pushes federal agencies to help students struggling with loan debt
Funding

ASBMB pushes federal agencies to help students struggling with loan debt

Nov. 30, 2023
The society states that increasing student debt and financial strain are hurting the U.S. research enterprise and federal agencies must do more to ease this burden.
Funding opportunities to explore
Funding

Funding opportunities to explore

Nov. 28, 2023
Beyond the National Institutes of Health, a number of U.S. government agencies provided funding for basic scientific research.
Meet Ann West, leader of the PAAC
Interview

Meet Ann West, leader of the PAAC

Nov. 15, 2023
Once an admitted rookie at advocacy, today she’s the chair of the ASBMB’s Public Affairs Advisory Committee.
Why we advocate
Editorial

Why we advocate

Nov. 9, 2023
“Without basic research, we won’t have new drugs, cutting-edge innovations, or the knowledge we need to address the challenges of the 21st century.”
A call to action: Urge Congress to support scientific research
Funding

A call to action: Urge Congress to support scientific research

Sept. 14, 2023
The ASBMB is advocating for a sustained or increased NIH budget; we need our members to email their elected officials.
Taking action at a state level
Society News

Taking action at a state level

July 11, 2023
While the ASBMB advocates on your behalf at the federal level, many science policy issues pop up at the state level. Here’s how you can advocate within your local community, with our help.
Advocacy at #DiscoverBMB
Annual Meeting

Advocacy at #DiscoverBMB

Nov. 30, 2022
Not sure how to be an advocate for science? The ASBMB’s Public Affairs Advisory Committee and public affairs department are here to help with that. Here’s what they’re planning.
Advocacy successes in 2022
Funding

Advocacy successes in 2022

Nov. 17, 2022
Here’s some of what the ASBMB Public Affairs Advisory Committee and public affairs department have been up to over the past year.
What we’re asking for — on your behalf
News from the Hill

What we’re asking for — on your behalf

Sept. 14, 2022
The ASBMB’s recent advocacy activities focus on sustained funding for curiosity-driven science, safe and equitable work environments, and support for next-generation researchers.
ASBMB supports White House move toward open access
Blotter

ASBMB supports White House move toward open access

Sept. 8, 2022
In a statement, the society urged the Office of Science and Technology Policy to ensure that already-strapped scientists won’t face additional financial burdens.
Congress: Compel NIH to deal with harassment
Blotter

The NIH must address harassment

June 22, 2022
The ASBMB sent a letter to appropriators urging them to adopt language requiring the agency to contend with harassment on intramural campus.
ASBMB recommends boost to NIH base budget
Blotter

ASBMB recommends boost to NIH base budget

June 9, 2022
In testimony, the society also made the case for NIGMS funds and sustaining the COBRE and INBRE programs.
ARPA-H threatens the biomedical innovation pipeline
Blotter

ARPA-H threatens the biomedical innovation pipeline

May 25, 2022
Congress must find a way to fund the new agency without crippling the NIH and the curiosity-driven research it supports.
What does Biden’s budget mean for science?
Blotter

What does Biden’s budget mean for science?

April 12, 2022
The president has requested more R&D funding, but even that’s not enough. Congress needs to invest in NIH, in particular, where spending power continues to decline and threatens U.S. innovation and standing.
ASBMB public affairs 2021: The year in review
Society News

ASBMB public affairs 2021: The year in review

Dec. 8, 2021
From advocating for sustainable science funding to supporting junior scientists, the ASBMB public affairs team offers a roundup of their policy accomplishments in 2021.
On-the-bench training
Feature

On-the-bench training

Oct. 20, 2021
Apprenticeships offer pathways into biotechnology for a growing number of students. How does the training model work, why are policymakers excited about it, and who wants to be an apprentice?
ASBMB responds to proposal for new health research agency
Blotter

ASBMB responds to proposal for new health research agency

July 27, 2021
Society recommends keeping funding for ARPA-H separate from that of other agencies and developing a unique strategic plan.
ASBMB calls for changes to Title IX policy
Blotter

ASBMB calls for changes to Title IX policy

June 16, 2021
Society urges Department of Education to revise rule created by Trump administration.
Two years of the DOJ’s China Initiative
Blotter

Two years of the DOJ’s China Initiative

April 14, 2021
Despite the agency’s intense scrutiny of scientists at academic institutions, few have been convicted, and none has been accused of economic espionage.
Early-career scientists need pandemic relief funds
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Early-career scientists need pandemic relief funds

March 3, 2021
ASBMB recommends that Congress provide an additional year of funding for students and early-career researchers whose grants expired in 2020 before they could complete their training and/or research.
ASBMB responds to Trump administration’s proposed restrictions on student and scientist visas
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ASBMB raises concerns about proposed visa changes

Oct. 29, 2020
Trump administration seeks to limit duration of stay and impose other restrictions on foreign scientists and students
Survey: 1 in 5 NIH workers were sexually harassed in past year
Blotter

Survey: 1 in 5 NIH workers were sexually harassed in past year

Oct. 9, 2020
Young, nonbinary and bisexual employees were most likely to experience harassment.
Still unclear why university expelled 15 Chinese researchers
Blotter

Still unclear why university expelled 15 Chinese researchers

Sept. 23, 2020
The University of North Texas has said only that the decision followed briefings by federal and local law enforcement.
ASBMB joins amicus brief
Blotter

ASBMB joins amicus brief

Aug. 26, 2020
Society and other nonprofits raise concerns about racial profiling by federal investigators and prosecutors’ attempts to criminalize administrative errors.
Science-related legislation to watch
Blotter

Science-related legislation to watch

Aug. 19, 2020
One bill would provide $26 billion in emergency funding for agencies that support research; another would protect against foreign influence in research.
NSF foreign influence probes net nearly two dozen
Blotter

NSF foreign influence probes net nearly two dozen

July 15, 2020
Meanwhile, feds charge Ohio State researcher with fraud and drop theft charges against Emory professor.
Trump administration seeks to kick out and ban foreign students
Blotter

U.S. seeks to kick out and ban foreign students

July 8, 2020
Harvard and MIT sue government to stop rule change targeting F-1 and M-1 visa holders at or heading to institutions offering only online courses this fall because of COVID-19.
NIH struggles to address sexual harassment by grantees
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NIH struggles to address sexual harassment by grantees

July 1, 2020
While the agency has made progress with intramural cases, it has been less successful with extramural ones.
NIH continues to investigate scientists’ foreign ties
Blotter

NIH continues to investigate scientists’ foreign ties

June 26, 2020
The agency has investigated 189 scientists suspected of violating NIH policies and has found a majority of them guilty of failing to disclose foreign affiliations.
Bill would reform NSF and plant innovation hubs nationwide
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Bill would reform NSF and plant innovation hubs nationwide

June 17, 2020
The Endless Frontier Act would rename, add a directorate to and pump up to $100 billion in new funding into the agency. It also would fix the uneven distribution of jobs and capital concentrated now in just a few cities.
When relations with China worsen, science suffers
Blotter

When relations with China worsen, science suffers

June 3, 2020
Legislation introduced in Congress and a presidential proclamation aim to restrict student and research visas for Chinese graduate students.
Ex-Emory neuroscientist pleads guilty; fired Cleveland Clinic geneticist arrested
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Ex-Emory neuroscientist pleads guilty; fired Cleveland Clinic geneticist arrested

May 20, 2020
Department of Justice continues to pursue scientists who fail to disclose ties to China’s Thousand Talents Program.
Federal agencies struggle to address sexual harassment in STEM research
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Federal agencies struggle to address sexual harassment in STEM research

April 29, 2020
A Q&A with John Neumann of the General Accountability Office, whose team produced a report in March on federal funding agencies’ dealings with sexual harassment.
How is COVID-19 affecting NIH research?
Funding

How is COVID-19 affecting NIH research?

April 22, 2020
The ASBMB hosted a webinar with NIH officials to outline how they’re helping scientists navigate pandemic-related interruptions to their research.
Funding agencies relax rules amid pandemic
Blotter

Funding agencies relax rules amid pandemic

April 10, 2020
A roundup of how the NIH, NSF and DOE are accommodating grant applicants and recipients during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Protecting American science and its international collaborators
Blotter

Protecting American science and its international collaborators

April 8, 2020
Lawyer and professor Frank Wu spoke about research integrity, legal cases against scientists and foreign influences on federally funded research.
FIRM Act would require some foreign scientists to register as foreign agents
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FIRM Act would require some foreign scientists to register as foreign agents

March 12, 2020
If enacted, this legislation would affect some foreign scientists collaborating with U.S. scientists on federally funded research.
Lawmakers press FBI and NIH on research-integrity investigations
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Lawmakers press FBI and NIH on research-integrity investigations

Feb. 26, 2020
U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Judy Chu, D-Calif., sent the NIH and FBI letters asking about the agencies’ investigations into scientists with ties to China.
Congress passes, considers bills promoting diversity in STEM
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Congress passes, considers bills promoting diversity in STEM

Feb. 19, 2020
The Building Blocks of STEM Act creates and expands STEM education initiatives at the National Science Foundation. Other pending legislation would boost minority-serving institutions.