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New Focus on Innovative Clinical Trial Designs
June 21, 2016
Wendy J. Weber, N.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
One of NCCIH's top scientific priorities involves assessing complementary health approaches via clinical trials that use innovative study designs.
Job Opportunity: Program Director for Research on the Gut Microbiome and Its Implications for Health
June 21, 2016
John S. Williamson, Ph.D.
Join NCCIH's Division of Extramural Research as a Program Director to drive investigations to better understand the human microbiome.
Can Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches Improve Health Across the Lifespan?
June 16, 2016
Eve Reider, Ph.D.
In this blog post, Dr. Eve Reider discusses NCCIH initiatives that may help determine if and how complementary and integrative health approaches may contribute to disease prevention and health promotion across the lifespan.
Innovative Approaches for Establishing Biological Signatures of Natural Products
June 14, 2016
D. Craig Hopp, Ph.D.
What Can We Learn by Studying Neurobiological Effects and Mechanisms?
June 9, 2016
Wen Chen, Ph.D.
In this blog report, Dr. Wen Chen talks about NCCIH objectives for research on neurobiological effects and mechanisms.
New Priorities for Nonpharmacologic Management of Pain
June 7, 2016
Partap S. Khalsa, D.C., Ph.D.
In this blog post, Dr. Partap Khalsa talks about NCCIH's priorities for pain research, such as managing chronic pain via non-drug means.
NCCIH’s New Strategic Plan: Exploring the Science of Complementary and Integrative Health
June 3, 2016
Josephine P. Briggs, M.D.
NCCIH Director Dr. Josephine Briggs announces and outlines the Center's 2016 Strategic Plan.
Coming Together To Explore Ethical and Regulatory Issues of Pragmatic Clinical Trials
June 1, 2016
Catherine Meyers, M.D.
Dr. Catherine Meyers, Director of the NCCIH Office of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, discusses the NIH emphasis on ethical and regulatory issues related to clinical trials.
Communicating Research Results to the Public Using Traditional and Social Media
May 16, 2016
Irene Liu, M.P.H.
In her blog post, NCCIH Public Liaison Officer Irene Liu addresses ways scientists can enhance public understanding of science and research.
Funding Your Research: Going Beyond the Standard NIH R01
May 13, 2016
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
In this blog post, Dr. Emmeline Edwards offers advice on NIH funding opportunities and mechanisms, and discusses the NCCIH-sponsored session on funding opportunities at the upcoming 2016 ICIMH meeting.