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ARPA–H Is Open for Business

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) celebrated its one-year anniversary with several big announcements, including its first call for research proposals with a broad agency announcement (BBA), the launch of the “ARPA-H Dash” competition, and the hiring of its first two program managers.

NASEM Hosts Symposium on Investments in Health

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) hosted the symposium, “Shifting the Nation’s Health Investments to Support Long, Healthy Lives for All” on March 6th and 7th. NASEM’s Roundtable on Population Health Improvement hosted the event in response to America’s deteriorating health and shortening average life span despite high healthcare spending relative to other developed countries.

NIMH Advisory Council Holds Spring Meeting

On February 7th, the National Advisory Mental Health Council convened for its 269th meeting to advise the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on policy issues and activities related to NIMH research. This was the first meeting …

National Science Board Convenes for February Meeting

The National Science Board (NSB) met in person on February 15th and 16th at the National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters in Alexandria, VA. FABBS appreciated the opportunity to be in the room alongside NSF leadership.

NSB Chair, Dr. Dan Reed, …

Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in STEMM Organizations

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a report titled “Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation” on February 14th. The report addresses how organizational and individual level racism has made …

NIA and NICHD Advisory Councils Meet 

Advisory councils within the National Institute of Aging (NIA) and National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) held meetings in January. Advisory councils make financial, regulatory, and policy recommendations to the NIH directors to advance the institute’s mission, …

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