NIH Stem Cell Guidelines Released

July 1, 2009

When President Obama asked the National Institutes of Health to review existing human stem cell research guidelines and issue new guidance within 120 days, we conducted a comprehensive review that resulted in the draft Guidelines we published on April 23, 2009. As of July 7, the final Guidelines on Human Stem Cell Research have taken effect, and we believe that these guidelines achieve both of the President’s goals of advancing the field of human embryonic stem cell research and raising the bar for ethical standards.

Understanding Your Peer Review Summary Statement

July 1, 2009

Implementation of many of the Enhancements to Peer Review began with the May 2009 review meetings, and applicants are receiving summary statements with new features, such as scores determined under the new system. To understand your summary statement, read on…

The NIH Loan Repayment Program

July 1, 2009

NIH wants outstanding health professionals to pursue their careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, and clinical research without feeling limited by educational loan debt. The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) aim to help investigators do just that.

Advancing Rare Diseases Research through Networks and Collaboration

July 1, 2009

July 16, 2009 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Main Auditorium, Natcher Conference Center, Building 45, NIH campus, Bethesda, MD View agenda Register This conconference will provide a forum to: Discuss lessons learned from the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Highlight successful collaborations to improve rare diseases research Highlight the involvement and essential role of patient … Continue reading “Advancing Rare Diseases Research through Networks and Collaboration”

Efficient Management and Utilization of Core Facilities Workshop

July 1, 2009

This workshop, taking place on July 14 and 15 at the Natcher Auditorium on the NIH Main Campus, will focus on assessing the state of existing NIH-funded research core facilities, identifying common problems encountered during their operation and use, and discussing+ solutions to maximize their use and efficiency. During session discussions, workshop participants will review … Continue reading “Efficient Management and Utilization of Core Facilities Workshop”