The science and medical communities are suffering from unprecedented federal funding cuts, layoffs of government agency experts and efforts to control universities by withholding money and other measures.What can associations do to support their professions at a time when their own revenue sources, including meetings, membership and scholarly journals, are under threat?Some associations are increasing spending on advocacy and member support. Some are providing members with research grants and travel assistance to attend meetings, despite their own potential financial shortfalls. Experts also say that associations can address some challenges by cooperating with European organizations and by… Read More