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Researcher Provides a New Perspective on Stress Response and Health

Hyperreactivity in response to psychological stressors has long been linked to health concerns such as hypertension and other cardiovascular challenges. However, new research is finding that the opposite – diminished responses to stress – may also lead to future health …

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 …

FABBS Endorses Data Science and Literacy Act

Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Data Science and Literacy Act with Representatives Jim Baird (R-IN), Don Beyer (D-VA, and Young Kim (R-CA).  FABBS has endorsed this legislation.

The Data Science and Literacy Act supports a voluntary program at the Department …

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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