FDA and NIH Invite Comments on Animal Models
At a July 7 Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-NIH meeting on reducing animal testing, officials from both agencies shared plans to reduce the use of animals in research and to increased use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). NIH Acting Deputy …
FABBS Comments on the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) recently issued a request for information (RFI) soliciting feedback on the NIH-wide Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, which will guide NIH in setting scientific goals in …
FABBS Responds to RFI on Climate and Health
FABBS responded to a recent NIH request for input on climate change and health. FABBS' comments focused on how the behavioral sciences can be leveraged across NIH to maximize the health benefits of federal investments in climate research. We also recommended new funding mechanisms to facilitate more effective data collection, and new systems for translation and dissemination to create more direct lines from high quality research to effective public policy.
FABBS Comments on NSF Technology Priorities
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The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) was first authorized in 2022 to support use-inspired and translational research, accelerate the development and use of federally funded research, and strengthen U.S. competitiveness. At that …