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The 2026 #BRAINConference is almost here! We look forward to welcoming you to Rockville, MD, August 11–13, as we #InventTheFuture. Before you arrive, prepare by visiting the Know Before You Go page: We can’t wait to see you there!

The 2026 #BRAINConference is almost here! We look forward to welcoming you to Rockville, MD, August 11–13, as we #InventTheFuture. Before you arrive, prepare by visiting the Know Before You Go page: We can’t wait to see you there!

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At NIH, we're committed to advancing biomedical research through innovative, human-relevant approaches that can accelerate discovery and improve our understanding of disease. 📅 Join the NIH's National Institute on Aging for the virtual workshop, "Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) in Basic Mechanisms of Brain Aging and AD/ADRD," on September 10–11, 2026. This two-day workshop will bring together experts to explore how Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) are advancing research on the basic mechanisms underlying brain aging and AD/ADRD. 🔗 Register today:

At NIH, we're committed to advancing biomedical research through innovative, human-relevant approaches that can accelerate discovery and improve our understanding of disease. 📅 Join the NIH's National Institute on Aging for the virtual workshop, "Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) in Basic Mechanisms of Brain Aging and AD/ADRD," on September 10–11, 2026. This two-day workshop will bring together experts to explore how Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) are advancing research on the basic mechanisms underlying brain aging and AD/ADRD. 🔗 Register today:

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NIH graduate student Siobhan Lawler is researching how cooking can be used to help adults and children recover from traumatic events. Watch the latest NIH Intramural SciBites video to learn more:

NIH graduate student Siobhan Lawler is researching how cooking can be used to help adults and children recover from traumatic events. Watch the latest NIH Intramural SciBites video to learn more:

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Mosquito bites can leave more than just itchy, red skin; some can transmit harmful viruses. 🦟 NIH graduate student Will Stone's research could one day help better control outbreaks of mosquito-related diseases. Watch:

Mosquito bites can leave more than just itchy, red skin; some can transmit harmful viruses. 🦟 NIH graduate student Will Stone's research could one day help better control outbreaks of mosquito-related diseases. Watch:

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Cisplatin is one of the most effective cancer drugs we have — but it comes with a tough tradeoff: permanent hearing loss in up to half of patients who receive it. NIH scientists led by Dr. Lisa Cunningham are testing whether a common cholesterol drug, atorvastatin, can reduce that risk in randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Learn more about the trial:

Cisplatin is one of the most effective cancer drugs we have — but it comes with a tough tradeoff: permanent hearing loss in up to half of patients who receive it. NIH scientists led by Dr. Lisa Cunningham are testing whether a common cholesterol drug, atorvastatin, can reduce that risk in randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Learn more about the trial:

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🔬NIH researchers are combining artificial intelligence and miniature organs called organoids to better understand how rare genetic diseases affect human cells—and uncover potential treatment targets. Watch the video to learn more:

🔬NIH researchers are combining artificial intelligence and miniature organs called organoids to better understand how rare genetic diseases affect human cells—and uncover potential treatment targets. Watch the video to learn more:

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The NIH wants to hear from you! The NIH Common Fund has issued a request to gather input about scientific opportunities and research challenges for future Common Fund activities! Submit your innovative ideas in biomedical or behavioral research by Sept 19, 2026.

The NIH wants to hear from you! The NIH Common Fund has issued a request to gather input about scientific opportunities and research challenges for future Common Fund activities! Submit your innovative ideas in biomedical or behavioral research by Sept 19, 2026.

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Looking for more out of your fellowship? Dr. Rachel Strength shares how her favorite part of being a clinical fellow at NIH is the relationships she’s built with mentors and patients. Learn more about how you can get more out of your fellowship experience, build connections, collaborate across disciplines, and grow your career in an environment designed for impact with NIAID Clinical Fellowship Opportunities:

Looking for more out of your fellowship? Dr. Rachel Strength shares how her favorite part of being a clinical fellow at NIH is the relationships she’s built with mentors and patients. Learn more about how you can get more out of your fellowship experience, build connections, collaborate across disciplines, and grow your career in an environment designed for impact with NIAID Clinical Fellowship Opportunities:

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What does it take to turn a discovery into a breakthrough? Decades of diligent work. NIH vision scientist Dr. Michael Redmond’s life’s work led to the discovery of a gene associated with a retinal dystrophy that causes blindness. Read how this discovery paved the way for an FDA-approved gene therapy to treat the disease:

What does it take to turn a discovery into a breakthrough? Decades of diligent work. NIH vision scientist Dr. Michael Redmond’s life’s work led to the discovery of a gene associated with a retinal dystrophy that causes blindness. Read how this discovery paved the way for an FDA-approved gene therapy to treat the disease:

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🩺 Could our urine reveal more insights into how diabetes harms our kidneys? NIH researchers are studying tiny extracellular vesicles called exosomes found in urine to better understand how diabetes harms the kidneys. 🎥 Watch to learn more:

🩺 Could our urine reveal more insights into how diabetes harms our kidneys? NIH researchers are studying tiny extracellular vesicles called exosomes found in urine to better understand how diabetes harms the kidneys. 🎥 Watch to learn more:

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“It is absolutely vital that NIH investments are geographically dispersed. The way we combat scientific groupthink is by empowering researchers across the country, no matter where they are, to have a great opportunity if they have great ideas for NIH funding.” - Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD

“It is absolutely vital that NIH investments are geographically dispersed. The way we combat scientific groupthink is by empowering researchers across the country, no matter where they are, to have a great opportunity if they have great ideas for NIH funding.” - Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD

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Science without risk is... boring. Incremental. Safe. We asked current recipients of NIH's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program to fill in the blank, and their answers say it all. 🎥👇 The HRHR Program exists for the ideas too bold, too early, or too unconventional for traditional funding pathways. The scientists in this video are proof of what happens when you bet on transformative thinking. 💡 Got a high-risk, high-reward idea? Funding opportunities are open now. Learn more and apply:

Science without risk is... boring. Incremental. Safe. We asked current recipients of NIH's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program to fill in the blank, and their answers say it all. 🎥👇 The HRHR Program exists for the ideas too bold, too early, or too unconventional for traditional funding pathways. The scientists in this video are proof of what happens when you bet on transformative thinking. 💡 Got a high-risk, high-reward idea? Funding opportunities are open now. Learn more and apply:

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.Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD and Dr. @NKleinstreuer talk about NIH’s shift toward human-focused research and how NIH will no longer issue NOFOs exclusively for animal models. Watch the latest episode of The Director’s Desk to hear more:

.Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD and Dr. @NKleinstreuer talk about NIH’s shift toward human-focused research and how NIH will no longer issue NOFOs exclusively for animal models. Watch the latest episode of The Director’s Desk to hear more:

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Every breakthrough begins with curiosity. Every discovery brings us one step closer to better treatments and brighter futures. Learn more about NIH vision science at

Every breakthrough begins with curiosity. Every discovery brings us one step closer to better treatments and brighter futures. Learn more about NIH vision science at

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Curious how NIH's new Unified Funding Strategy relates to peer review? Director of NIH’s Center for Scientific Review Dr. Raymond Jacobson emphasizes that the UFS does not change peer review but instead clarifies the core tenets that NIH Institute and Center directors will consider when making funding decisions. 📅 Join NIH leadership on August 14 from 10–11 AM ET to learn more:

Curious how NIH's new Unified Funding Strategy relates to peer review? Director of NIH’s Center for Scientific Review Dr. Raymond Jacobson emphasizes that the UFS does not change peer review but instead clarifies the core tenets that NIH Institute and Center directors will consider when making funding decisions. 📅 Join NIH leadership on August 14 from 10–11 AM ET to learn more:

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How does NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy strengthen scientific stewardship? 🔬 Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), explains how the new plan allows us to identify research gaps while also identifying areas of redundancy, making it easier to fund the science most likely to bring about new benefits to human health. Hear more from NIH leadership at the upcoming webinar “Understanding NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy: What the Research Community Needs to Know” ➡️

How does NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy strengthen scientific stewardship? 🔬 Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), explains how the new plan allows us to identify research gaps while also identifying areas of redundancy, making it easier to fund the science most likely to bring about new benefits to human health. Hear more from NIH leadership at the upcoming webinar “Understanding NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy: What the Research Community Needs to Know” ➡️

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Gene therapy was once theoretical. Today, thanks to the work of NIH-funded vision researchers, it’s restoring functional vision for people with rare inherited retinal diseases. See how NIH-supported science is bringing gene therapy to life:

Gene therapy was once theoretical. Today, thanks to the work of NIH-funded vision researchers, it’s restoring functional vision for people with rare inherited retinal diseases. See how NIH-supported science is bringing gene therapy to life:

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Why choose NIH for your clinical fellowship? Dr. Derek MacMath, a Clinical Fellow at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), values the close proximity to the NIH Clinical Center and the unique opportunity to conduct translational research. See why NIH is an exceptional place to train, collaborate, and make an impact. Learn more about NIAID Clinical Fellowship opportunities:

Why choose NIH for your clinical fellowship? Dr. Derek MacMath, a Clinical Fellow at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), values the close proximity to the NIH Clinical Center and the unique opportunity to conduct translational research. See why NIH is an exceptional place to train, collaborate, and make an impact. Learn more about NIAID Clinical Fellowship opportunities:

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NIH researchers studied more than 11,000 Americans and found that many people think healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are tasty too. The findings offer new insights into how our attitudes toward food may influence what we eat. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more: #EatRealFood

NIH researchers studied more than 11,000 Americans and found that many people think healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are tasty too. The findings offer new insights into how our attitudes toward food may influence what we eat. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more: #EatRealFood

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NIH senior investigator Dr. Michael Redmond set out to solve a missing link in the visual cycle. What he found was the beginning of a new era in gene therapy. See his story:

NIH senior investigator Dr. Michael Redmond set out to solve a missing link in the visual cycle. What he found was the beginning of a new era in gene therapy. See his story:

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Take the #NIH Virtual Tour. Get to know us: #WeAreNIH

Take the #NIH Virtual Tour. Get to know us: #WeAreNIH

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WATCH: Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD on Charlie Kirk discussing new #NIH policy: “We are going to limit the amount of money the NIH is willing to pay to scientific journals for having the scientific publications paid for by taxpayers available for free. There’s no good reason for scientific journals to charge twice.”

WATCH: Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD on Charlie Kirk discussing new #NIH policy: “We are going to limit the amount of money the NIH is willing to pay to scientific journals for having the scientific publications paid for by taxpayers available for free. There’s no good reason for scientific journals to charge twice.”

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