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Choosing the right research model is critical to advancing rigorous, reproducible science. Learn how NIH supports the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), including organoids, computational models, and real-world data: bit.ly/4u3hGfP

Mark your calendars for the upcoming NIH National Advisory Council or Board meetings this spring & summer! 📅 Part of these meetings are open to the public, where viewers can tune in for Institute or Center Director remarks, updates on priorities and initiatives, budget overviews, scientific highlights, and concept clearance for future funding opportunities. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4wD1eF4

👩 The NIH Discover Women’s Health research portal is your one-stop-shop for the latest gold standard science aimed at helping America’s women live healthier lives! Learn more ➡️ #Chronic/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">discoverwhr.nih.gov/research/#Chro…

NEWS: An NIH-funded research team has uncovered new clues about diabetes risk and the genetic and cellular factors that contribute to it. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4dppkdB

Pregnancy and a new baby are often accompanied by a range of emotions. Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and sad is common at different times during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Learn how NIH supports research on maternal mental health and how to learn the signs of when to seek help: go.nih.gov/soYvClW

🫀NEWS: Researchers develop innovative model for risk assessment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Read more: bit.ly/4uFqcBJ

Researchers supported by NIH found that blocking brain immune cells from using the sugar fructose for fuel led to improved survival among most mice with brain cancer. While more research is needed to see if this type of approach could work for people, it may be a way to boost the immune system’s response to brain cancer in the future. Learn how these findings might shape future approaches: bit.ly/4dnJh5E

NIH-funded researchers found that a weakened connection between the gut and the brain may contribute to memory loss, at least in mice. While more research is needed to learn if the same is true for people, the findings highlight an interesting link between gut bacteria and brain activity as we age. Learn more in the latest edition of NIH Research Matters: bit.ly/4eZKO2X

🙌Congratulations to NIH senior scientists Drs. Okihide Hikosaka and Alan Sher on being elected as members of the @theNASciences 2026 class! Academy membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/4mWpL3k

📺During Public Service Recognition Week, we celebrate our NIH staff whose dedication to public service helps improve public health and advance discovery every day. 👩‍👧On “Take Your Child to Work Day,” we get to share that mission with the next generation! youtube.com/watch?v=wY6P3l…

NIH-funded researchers developed an AI tool that may help identify patients at risk of intimate partner violence years before they seek help. The approach might lead to earlier intervention and support for those at risk. Learn more about the research and the technology behind it in the latest edition of NIH Research Matters: bit.ly/4wa6q2P

Healthy adults ages 18–80 needed for a research study on how everyday environmental exposures may affect health. Includes 2 hospital stays + health evaluations. Learn more: go.nih.gov/002257 Call the NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment at 833-JOIN-NIH.

“Competitive but not discussed”? Here’s what it means and what to do next for your NIH application. ➡️ bit.ly/4tS8Z8n

🙏 Happy Public Service Recognition Week! Public service is grounded in dedication to others and is frequently undertaken with quiet determination and a clear sense of purpose. To everyone at NIH, and to public servants everywhere, thank you for the work you do to advance our agency’s mission, and for the impact you make on the lives of the American people. Your service and dedication help us turn discovery into health every day.

NEWS: Oral small-molecule GLP-1 drugs penetrate deep into the brain to suppress cravings. 🧠 Read the full story ➡️ nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Right now, it can take decades for breakthroughs to reach patients. A fragmented research system slows progress and leaves too many families without answers. ARPA-H is working to change that. We launched IGoR, a new program built to rethink how research happens. By connecting labs, enabling AI driven discovery, and making experiments faster and more reproducible, IGoR is designed to accelerate progress on even the most devastating complex and chronic diseases. At ARPA-H, we are not just funding ideas. We are building the systems that move them forward faster. Learn more: arpa-h.gov/news-and-event…

NEWS: NIH-funded study suggests that testosterone suppresses brain tumor growth in males. Read the full story ➡️ nih.gov/news-events/ne…

An NIH-funded clinical trial has begun testing whether omalizumab (Xolair) can reduce the rate of moderate or severe COPD flare-ups in adults who are sensitized and exposed to common indoor allergens in their homes. Learn more: bit.ly/4tlwnLl

🏆Two NIH scientists, Drs. Juan S. Bonifacino and John O’Shea, have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. One of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies that recognizes individuals who have made leading contributions to their field and to society. More about Dr. Bonifacino’s research here: bit.ly/3PncLHB and Dr. O’Shea’s research: bit.ly/4u3moKH

"Discover how POCTRN is revolutionizing healthcare by bringing advanced diagnostics directly to patients” - NIBIB Director Dr. Bruce Tromberg At NIH’s recent Point-of-Care Technologies Research Network conference, researchers, clinicians and industry leaders came together to drive innovation, translation and real-world impact. From developing wearables to home-based tests, POCTRN is accelerating detection of cardiovascular disease, cancer & more, advancing preventive care and longevity. Learn more: bit.ly/4cOxjBS