NICHD has been leading research to understand human development, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, improve reproductive health, and optimize abilities for all since 1962. Institute research has resulted in many health advances, such as the technology for the first home pregnancy test, the discovery of the genetic cause of Fragile X syndrome, and FDA approval of the first treatment for endometriosis-related pain. Check out key milestones from 60 years of NICHD research. #nichd60 #NICHD #HumanDevelopment #research
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the NIH, conducts and supports research in the United States and throughout the world on fetal, infant and child development; maternal, child and family health; reproductive biology and population issues; and medical rehabilitation. For more information about current activities, visit www.nichd.nih.gov. Liking/sharing of posts does not equate to endorsement of any particular individual, group, or organization. Web policies: http://bit.ly/2vqnmVY.
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NICHD seeks to learn more about what causes uterine fibroids, how they grow, factors related to who develops them, and fibroid treatments. Explore recent findings and advances from NICHD-funded projects on uterine fibroids: https://go.nih.gov/x5MmrIH #FibroidsAwarenessMonth #NICHDimpact #WomensHealthNICHD
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JOB OPENING: The Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB) at NICHD is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to establish an independent research program. SBSB is seeking applicants who have interest and expertise in cutting edge theories and methods to study the social determinants of health and the problem of health disparities across development. The mission of SBSB is to conduct research on the social and behavioral determinants of health and health disparities over the life course and to develop and test behavioral and environmental strategies for improving health and health-related behaviors. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in social or behavioral sciences, public health, medicine, or a related discipline. For more information about the position and how to apply, please visit: https://go.nih.gov/oVFeSZE. Learn about SBSB at https://go.nih.gov/AWUke2u.
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Training emergency department (ED) staff to conduct suicide risk screening and prevention could offer an important lifeline to youth. NICHD-supported researchers at the University of Colorado Denver are using human-centered design to develop a lethal means safety planning tool to help teens who present to EDs. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/0GWizBx. #NICHDimpact #ViolencePrevention
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Attention researchers! Are you interested in applying for the “STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG)” funding opportunity? The program seeks to support research at resource-limited institutions. Join The National Institutes of Health on July 26 at 1 p.m. ET for an informational webinar. Staff will explain the goals of the program and answer questions from attendees. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/KVARuHi.
NOT-MD-24-011: Notice of Informational Webinar for PAR-23-144, STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG): Structured Institutional Needs Assessment and Action Plan Development for Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs) (UC2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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Children who began drinking fruit juice before age 6 months were more likely than children introduced to fruit juice after age 12 months to have higher blood pressure and other signs of cardiac risk at ages 8 to 10 years old, suggests a study by researchers at The National Institutes of Health and other institutions. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/vhvYzKo. #NICHDimpact
Science Update: Juice consumption before 6 months may increase cardiac risks during middle childhood, NIH study suggests
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The NIH Common Fund is searching for ideas to address critical challenges in biomedical and behavioral science research. Common Fund initiatives support bold science that catalyzes discovery and brings together investigators and multiple NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices to collaborate on innovate research. Your ideas may shape future Common Fund activities and catalyze game-changing scientific discovery. Visit https://go.nih.gov/OH5JNsP to share them by August 10, 2024.
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The NIH Infant and Toddler Toolbox (a.k.a. the NIH Baby Toolbox) helps researchers measure pediatric development. These easy-to-interpret assessments address multiple areas of neurodevelopment. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/8cN16gY. #NIHToolbox National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Northwestern University
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The National Institutes of Health has awarded $1.4 million in first-year funding to the University of Colorado Denver to manage and improve DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry. Over the last decade, the registry has recorded important health data from nearly 6,000 people with Down syndrome, helping inform the design of and recruitment for research studies. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/c9InjAv. #DownSyndrome #DownSyndromeResearch #NICHDimpact #DisabilityPrideMonthAn older person with Down syndrome speaking with a health care provider.
Item of Interest: NIH selects new service provider for DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry
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JOB OPENING: The Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB) at NICHD is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to establish an independent research program. SBSB is seeking applicants who have interest and expertise in cutting edge theories and methods to study the social determinants of health and the problem of health disparities across development. The mission of SBSB is to conduct research on the social and behavioral determinants of health and health disparities over the life course and to develop and test behavioral and environmental strategies for improving health and health-related behaviors. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in social or behavioral sciences, public health, medicine, or a related discipline. For more information about the position and how to apply, please visit: https://go.nih.gov/oVFeSZE. Learn about SBSB at https://go.nih.gov/AWUke2u.
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