May 2012
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NIH News in Health
Bladder tests before urinary incontinence surgery in women may be unnecessary
The National Institutes of Health today unveiled a collaborative program that will match researchers with a selection of pharmaceutical industry compounds to help scientists explore new treatments for patients. NIH’s new National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) has partnered… Continue reading
Compound Points to Potential Autism Therapy
An experimental compound reversed certain autism-like behaviors in mice. The research may lead to a new strategy for treating autism spectrum disorders
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Exciting New Program
Imagine if you had a partnership with industry where you had access to compounds never before available to you, which you could use to test ideas for new therapeutics and identify promising new treatments. That’s the unique program that the NIH National… Continue reading
NIH launches collaborative program with industry and researchers to spur therapeutic development
Scientists now can access select compounds from pharmaceutical companies that may lead to new therapies.
NIH launches collaborative program with industry and researchers to spur therapeutic development
The National Institutes of Health today unveiled a collaborative program that will match researchers with a selection of pharmaceutical industry compounds to help scientists explore new treatments for patients. NIH’s new National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) has partnered… Continue reading
Insights into MRSA Epidemic
Scientists identified a gene that’s been playing a pivotal role in epidemic waves of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Asia. The finding suggests a promising target for novel therapeutics.
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Anti-HIV drug use during pregnancy does not affect infant size, birth weight
nfants born to women who used the anti-HIV drug tenofovir as part of an anti-HIV drug regimen during pregnancy do not weigh less at birth and are not of shorter length than infants born to women who used anti-HIV drug… Continue reading
Measles in the United States
A recent report from the CDC shows the most number of reported measles cases in the US in 15 years.
Device Restores Movement to Paralyzed Limbs
Monkeys paralyzed from the elbow down to their fingers were able to manipulate a ball with the help of an artificial connection between the brain and hand muscles. The technology might one day help paralysis victims regain muscle control.
Just In Time…
We know it can be confusing when you see that Just in Time link appear in the Commons. What does it mean? Does this mean I will be funded? When do I need to submit my Just in Time information?
To make… Continue reading
Indianapolis Sets Pace for the Final 2012 NIH Regional Seminar in Washington, DC
eRA and Grants Policy experts provide guidance at NIH booths throughout the seminar. Photo by Eric Schoch
Researchers, grant administrators, post docs, grant writers, and financial officials from around the world met in Indianapolis, IN for the first of two… Continue reading
Look Inside Four Funded R21 Applications
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recently posted 4 funded R21 applications and their summary statements, along with some tips and advice for applying for R21s. Check out the article and the samples.
NIH makes a scene at USA Science and Engineering Festival
The National Institutes of Health is making waves with exciting exhibits, interactive fun for all ages and special science performances at the 2nd USA Science and Engineering Festival this weekend, April 28-29, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington,… Continue reading
Does Your Degree Matter?
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know I like to try and provide data that answer commonly asked questions about NIH funding. Today, it’s the question of whether investigators that hold MDs or MD/PhDs are more or less likely… Continue reading
Developing Your Institutional FCOI Policy
We created a checklist to help you develop and finalize your institutional financial conflict of interest policy (FCOI) to comply with the revisions that were made to the regulation last August. All of the regulatory requirements, along with their references,… Continue reading
Molecular Effects of Social Stress
Social rank has broad effects on gene regulation, particularly in the immune system, according to a new study in rhesus macaques. The findings help explain how social status gets under your skin.
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Clues to Emerging Drug-Resistant Malaria
Researchers report that a first-line treatment for malaria is losing its effectiveness in parts of Asia. They’ve also found parts of the parasite’s genome that may underlie its drug resistance.
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May 28, 2012 (Federal Holiday): NIH Closed
NIH (including help desks) will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012.
If a standard postmark/submission date falls on this federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.
Agent reduces autism-like behaviors in mice
National Institutes of Health researchers have reversed behaviors in mice resembling two of the three core symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). An experimental compound, called GRN-529, increased social interactions and lessened repetitive self-grooming behavior in a strain of mice… Continue reading