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Reminder: Don’t miss your chance to nominate yourself or another researcher for the Music as Medicine Neuroscience Research Initiative, $100,000 research grants for scientists studying the connections between music or music-based therapies and the brain. Nominations remain open until July 31 at 5 p.m. ET. More at fnih.org/musicnomination. #music #neuroscience #musictherapy #musicasmedicine #musicandhealth

Shingo Kajimura, PhD, has been honored with the 2026 Montrone-Seigel Prize in Biomedical Sciences for leading a team that found a critical biological pathway that supports metabolic health. This discovery could unlock new approaches to prevent or treat obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic disorders. The Montrone-Seigel Prize recognizes outstanding scientists whose basic, clinical, or translational research programs promise to achieve breakthroughs that advance human health and well-being. Dr. Kajimura will receive a $100,000 honorarium. He will be honored along with other stellar researchers at the FNIH Celebration of Science, our 14th annual awards ceremony, on October 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Learn more: fnih.org/our-programs/p…

FNIH is looking for stellar researchers who are studying the connections between music and neuroscience. Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Music as Medicine Neuroscience Research Initiative. Grants of $100,000 will be awarded to scientists who are investigating how music or music-based therapies can influence cognition, emotional well-being, and recovery. Check eligibility criteria and submit your nomination today at fnih.org/musicnomination. #music #neuroscience #musictherapy #musicasmedicine #musicandhealth

The FNIH has launched the Music as Medicine Neuroscience Research Initiative to advance research exploring the scientific connections between music and the brain. Grants of $100,000 will be awarded to outstanding researchers who are investigating how music or music-based therapies can influence cognition, emotional well-being, and recovery. The deadline to nominate yourself or someone else is July 31. Learn more and submit your application at fnih.org/musicnomination. Thank you to our supporting partners: Renée Fleming, Jim Weiss, Mickey Hart, and Paul Sekhri #music #neuroscience #musictherapy #musicasmedicine #musicandhealth

Team FNIH is inviting runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes to join us for the DC Half Marathon & 5K — and if you sign up by June 5, you get early-bird swag. We also provide a training schedule and personalized fund-raising advice. Whether you’re chasing a personal record, walking with friends, or rolling across the finish line, every mile helps support biomedical research. Through our partnerships, FNIH is making strides to advance gene therapies for rare diseases, more precise approaches for cancer, earlier Alzheimer's interventions, and more. We hope you will join us! fnih.org/team-fnih/ #dchalf #dchalfmarathon #5KRunner #teamFNIH

The FNIH builds powerful research collaborations to tackle complex medical challenges – and that makes the Charles A. Sanders, MD, Partnership Award especially meaningful. This recognition honors the people and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in support of the mission of NIH. We are excited to announce the 2026 recipients: 🏆Dan Doctoroff, Target ALS founder and research advocate 🏆Biogen 🏆The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), one of NIH’s 27 Institutes and Centers Recipients will be recognized at the 14th Annual FNIH Awards Ceremony on Oct. 28, 2026. Learn more: fnih.org/press-release/… @TargetALS_fdn @biogen @NIH_NIAMS #SandersPrize #FNIHAwards #BridgestoBreakthroughs

Every medical breakthrough starts with people willing to go the distance. This fall, Team FNIH is bringing together runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes to move with purpose at the DC Half Marathon & 5K. By joining us, you can support a future where scientific discovery powers health solutions for patients who are waiting. Learn more at fnih.org/team-fnih/ #dchalf #dchalfmarathon #5KRunner #teamFNIH

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes it a great time to talk about the recent FDA action that could accelerate the development of much-needed new treatments. Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that develops when bone mass decreases with aging, a process that is accelerated by menopause in women. In the United States, more than 10 million older adults have osteoporosis, and another 43 million are at high risk. #BiomarkerScience #BiomarkersConsortium #osteoporosis

The FNIH ULTRA Program would like to make cancer researchers aware of a new funding opportunity from one of our partners, the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence. This is a parallel effort to ULTRA, which aims to conduct end-to-end therapeutic development for clear cell sarcoma and desmoplastic small round cell tumors.

Three outstanding clinician-scientists will receive awards from the Deeda Blair Research Initiative for Disorders of the Brain: 💡Matthew L. Baum, MD, PhD, DPhil, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School 🌟Jihye Kim, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine 🏆Anish Mitra, MD, PhD, Stanford University School of Medicine This award recognizes projects with the potential to transform the diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness. Each investigator will receive $200,000. The awardees will address new ways to diagnose bipolar disorder, more precise methods to treat mental illness through brain stimulation, and new medications to directly target rigid thinking and poor impulse control. Explore their projects: fnih.org/our-programs/p… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BrainResearch

We are excited to announce the launch of a new NIH Alumni Network to keep former NIH staff connected, engaged, and inspired! Our members-only website offers exclusive access to a directory and other resources. To learn more about the Network and sign up to join, visit fnih.org/nih-alumni-net… youtube.com/watch?v=agjhf3…

Be part of something impactful. Join NHMA May 27–29 in the Washington, DC metro area for its 2026 Annual Conference. Learn more about our Hispanic medical excellence event: bit.ly/nhma2026 View the agenda: bit.ly/nhma2026agenda

🔬 Supporting tomorrow’s big biomedical breakthroughs starts with recognition. The Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Physician-Scientists offers $100,000 to a promising researcher whose work could redefine what’s possible in medicine. Nominate a stellar investigator before the deadline, May 1 at 5 p.m. ET. FNIH.org/trailblazer. #TrailblazerPrize #BridgestoBreakthroughs #NextGenScientists #BiomedicalResearch #FNIHAwards

Matthew Greenblatt, MD, PhD, shared insights from his pioneering discoveries that distinct stem cell types form different parts of the skeleton recently at the AAP/ASCI/APSA Joint Meeting. This work is paving the way for new, targeted treatments for diseases like osteoporosis, genetic bone disorders, and cancer metastases. Dr. Greenblatt is the 2025 recipient of the Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Physician-Scientists. The FNIH is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Trailblazer Prize, which offers a $100,000 honorarium. Nominate an outstanding researcher now at FNIH.org/trailblazer. 📸 Dr. Greenblatt is pictured with FNIH President and CEO Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH. #TrailblazerPrize #BridgestoBreakthroughs #NextGenScientists #BiomedicalResearch #FNIHAwards

Calling all mentors, peers, and institutions: The Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Physician-Scientists rewards bold ideas with the potential to transform patient care. Help us recognize future leaders in science and medicine. Nominations are due on May 1 at 5 p.m. ET. FNIH.org/trailblazer. #TrailblazerPrize #BridgestoBreakthroughs #NextGenScientists #BiomedicalResearch #FNIHAwards

We are looking forward to hearing from researcher Matthew Greenblatt, MD, PhD, at the 2026 AAP/ASCI/APSA Joint Meeting on April 18. Dr. Greenblatt’s talk, “A new stem cell basis for skeletal pathology,” will highlight the pioneering work that helped earn him the 2025 Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Physician-Scientists. The FNIH is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Trailblazer Prize, which offers a $100,000 honorarium. Nominate an outstanding researcher now at FNIH.org/trailblazer.

From lab to clinic and bench to bedside, physician-scientists advance discoveries that change lives. The Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Physician-Scientists honors early- to mid-career investigators who are accelerating solutions that will shape future treatments and cures. We invite nominations from across institutions, disciplines, and scientific communities nationwide. FNIH.org/trailblazerpri…. #TrailblazerPrize #BridgestoBreakthroughs #NextGenScientists #BiomedicalResearch #FNIHAwards

Life science communicators: The deadline to apply for the Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism is April 10 at 5 p.m. ET. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight your work! Journalists who work in print, video, digital, or broadcast media are eligible — and the award comes with a $25,000 honorarium. There is no fee to apply. FNIH.org/kovlerprize #KovlerPrize #ScienceJournalismAward #LifeScienceReporting #FNIH

The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism honors communicators who bridge the gap between scientific discovery and public understanding. Journalists who work in print, video, digital, and or broadcast media are all eligible — and the award comes with a $25,000 honorarium. Entries are due April 10 at 5 p.m. ET. Submit a nomination: FNIH.org/kovlerprize