Fall served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under President Barack Obama.

If made law, the American Health Care Act passed today in the US House would eliminate the Obamacare-funded initiative.

During his two terms in office, President Barack Obama pushed for action on climate change, injected “innovation” into science and tech, bet big on biomedical research, and published papers in peer-reviewed journals. Here’s a look at his efforts to “put science in its rightful place.”

Scientists wishing to study marijuana’s health effects may now forgo a review by Public Health Services.

The President requests $215 million to launch his push for personalized clinical care.

The Obama administration announces a $10 million, 23-part plan to curb gun violence in the country.

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces his support for President Barack Obama's reelection, citing concern over climate change.

Cooperation, not competition, is the way forward.

October 2012's selection of notable quotes

A look at what the President achieved during his first term in the areas of health, space science, energy, environment, and science education

The new law reauthorizes fees charged to drug and device makers, creates new fees for the approval of generic drugs.

The White House announces a strategy to foster development of biological products in fields ranging from medicine to agriculture.

President Obama released his proposed 2013 budget request, featuring a 1 percent increase in research spending overall.

The president’s administration will increase funding for the debilitating neurodegenerative disease this year and next. But where will the money come from?