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June 18, 2018
Summary
INFOGRAPHIC SERIES: There are many reasons to invest in medical research strongly and consistently each year, including that chronic diseases cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars annually and there is a proven return on every dollar invested in NIH research. UMR explores the many reasons why medical research is a smart investment in a series of infographics.
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