Our Mission:
In UAEM (Universities Allied for Essential Medicines), we promote global access to medicines and health technologies, change practices in academic patenting and licensing to prioritize public interest, and empower students to advocate for equitable biomedical R&D systems. Guided by principles of non-partisanship, democracy, transparency, solidarity, and respect, we are a non-profit organization driven by the passion and commitment of our members. We are a social justice and advocacy organization serving the New Haven community and the global community more broadly, hoping to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for those who need them most.
Our Activities:
Advocacy kickoff meeting Advocacy or Activism For our first meeting of the year, we introduced the goals and mission of our organization, and provided new members with information on our specific action plan for the semester. We pitched our state advocacy plan to push a drug affordability bill through the Connecticut General Assembly. Community Conversation on High Drug Costs Advocacy or Activism We will invite New Haven community members, Yale professors, and Connecticut patient advocates to discuss local challenges that residents face in accessing and affording life-saving medications. We especially hope to bring other Yale student organizations into the fold, building a coalition. We plan to moderate the panel and propose our state advocacy strategies for discussion. Op-Ed Writing Workshop Advocacy or Activism We plan to train UAEMers and interested advocates on writing op-eds and letter to the editor to bring awareness to the high cost of essential drugs in Connecticut, while proposing our policy solutions for the upcoming legislative session.
