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News: Early HIV diagnosis and treatment important for better long-term health outcomes
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No association of Viagra and Cialis with reduced Alzheimer’s disease risk dlvr.it/SbRRwT #NIHResearchMatters
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If you haven’t yet rolled up your sleeve for a #flu shot, it’s time! Peak flu season is fast approaching. I received my vaccine at #NIH. Find out where you can get yours: vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ #NIHFoiltheFlu2022
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News: Three-dose hepatitis B vaccine regimen protects people with HIV
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For #WorldCRISPRDay, we examine enhancers (noncoding DNA to regulate #GeneExpression). Using CRISPR, Hi-TrAC & #MachineLearning, & experts unveiled nested enhancer networks & built a model to help predict disease risk bit.ly/3yGoiq4
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Starting TODAY at 1:00 p.m. ET – Join the annual #ResearchDiversity Twitter chat to learn about ’s small business programs to support diversity in the research workforce. Don’t miss out! Participate using the hashtag #ResearchDiversity! go.nia.nih.gov/3VgFwUJ
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News: NIH-supported study finds racial disparities in advanced heart failure treatment
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. app cycle is now open until Nov. 17. LRPs represents our commitment to recruit and retain early stage scientists to careers in biomedical or behavioral research. Reminder that award amounts are now up to $100,000. bit.ly/2y7n3CG #NIHLRP
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Are you interested in improving your health literacy skills? Celebrate #HealthLiteracy Month by visiting #NIH’s resource page to see what training is available to you. bit.ly/nihhealthliter
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Congratulations to #NIH’s newest members of ! Those elected to the Academy have demonstrated outstanding achievements and commitment to service in health & medicine. bit.ly/3yOnijz
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An eye-tracking app developed by -supported researchers makes detecting and treating #autism spectrum disorder faster and easier. Earlier detection leads to better treatment and outcomes. bit.ly/3RTitMN.
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💥 The Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences program is now accepting applications through December 15!
🔦 iCURE supports mentored research experiences for qualified students & scientists from diverse backgrounds campuses in MD.
🧵 Let's talk iCURE!
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News: Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk
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Kudos to #NICHD Director for being recognized on the 50 Over 50 2022 Impact list. Check it out: bit.ly/3CuzdnF.
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Congrats to former #NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on receiving the 2022 Charles A. Sanders, MD, Partnership Award for his role in launching private-public partnerships, like #ACTIV, #healNIH, AMP & more through FNIH that support NIH’s mission. bit.ly/3rUEUq4
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NIH's #LongCOVID Computational Challenge (L3C) aims to understand the risks of developing Long COVID with awards totaling up to $500,000. Learn more:
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NIH's #LongCOVID Computational Challenge (L3C) aims to understand the risks of developing Long COVID with awards totaling up to $500,000. Learn more:
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#TBT when developed the CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects) database in the 1980s!
Users could look up NIH funding for specific investigators or institutions and search the abstracts of funded projects.
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📁tinyurl.com/3fe4t6wr
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News: Monkeypox treatment trial begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Join for a virtual conference on the double burden of #malnutrition & socio-ecological factors on children & adolescents in #LMICs. Discuss behavior changes, social determinants of health, intervention programs, & more October 19-20. Register: bit.ly/3RDGU1n.
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Create a safe sleep area for baby and #ClearTheCrib! Share this fun challenge with new parents and caregivers to help them practice creating a safe infant sleep environment. Learn more: bit.ly/CleartheCrib #SIDSAwarenessMonth #SafeToSleep #BabySleep
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❔ What is the Cancer Moonshot Scholars program designed to do?
✔ Advance cancer science
✔ Diversify the approaches to cancer research that NCI funds
✔ Diversify R01 portfolio
💡 Access the funding opportunity + more + apply by November 8 cancer.gov/moonshotschola
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Planning to apply for NIH funding this fall? 🍂 Keep these key resources at hand! Explore more: grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-
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News: Researchers develop method to study brain connectivity, functionality
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On the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s “Moonshot” speech, @POTUS announced he was appointing Dr. Renee Wegrzyn as the first director of ARPA-H to launch bold and ambitious medical research programs. Was glad to swear her in today and begin that journey!
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In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, #COSWD spotlights Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable ( Director) and his work on advancing the science of minority health and health disparities research.
Learn more in our latest blog: bit.ly/3UeQ5Ha
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#WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us that some people live with challenges we can’t see. Find resources to support yourself and your loved ones from : bit.ly/3SONVgk.
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#clickchemistry has been compared to assembling Lego blocks. Learn how this ingenious idea earned two #NIH grantees the 2022 #nobelprize in #chemistry.
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News: Monoclonal antibody improves cat allergen immunotherapy
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News: 3D map reveals DNA organization within human retina cells
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#NIH is proud to share that Dr. Lawrence Tabak (aka ) will receive the Edward Porter Legacy Award in 2023, for his outstanding commitment to sustaining world-class leadership in medical & health research.
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Use 's booster tool to find out what #COVID19 booster is recommended for you, and when you’re eligible to get it. Learn more: bit.ly/3B3IYZx
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Dr. Fauci was eligible for his COVID booster shot so Stephen took him next door to the pharmacy to get vaccinated — and they had quite the journey.
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