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Joined June 2008
NIH scientists found that retinal organoids, lab-grown models of the human retina, often don't get enough oxygen during early development. To solve this problem, they created a simple 3D-printed stirred bioreactor that keeps oxygen levels in a healthy range. The result: larger, healthier retinal organoids with improved survival and more consistent growth. This low-cost, easy-to-use tool could help researchers create better models to study blinding diseases and test potential treatments. Read more: bit.ly/44Gdesk
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📭 A new stamp design called “Know the Facts About Fentanyl” has been unveiled by the U.S. Postal Service. The stamp will officially be released on October 6 in a ceremony at NIH, with sales proceeds going to benefit addiction research being led by NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse. Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/4gbJlY5
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NIH vision research is leading to new treatments that restore sight! 👁️ See how the discovery of a new gene led to this breakthrough: go.nih.gov/labtolife
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TOPx HHS Tech Sprint for AI and Invisible Illness Deadline Extended to 7/15 💚 Lyme Innovation 🫥 Invisible Illness 💰 Cost of Illness #TOPxHHS Tech Sprint for AI & Invisible Illness now open to July 15, 2026. Win up to $2M in prizes with #OpenData #AI bit.ly/44CE4BF
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Are you an exceptionally creative early-stage investigator pursuing bold research ideas? Consider applying for the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, part of the NIH Common Fund’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. 👉 See if it’s right for you and apply: bit.ly/4oPgqeB 💻 Register for the informational webinar on July 6 @ 3pm ET: bit.ly/4eXvPoS
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NEWS: New Alzheimer’s blood test may tell when symptoms are around the corner. Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/4xPSOuq
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As we prepare to celebrate America's 250th birthday, National Autism Coordinator Diana Diaz-Harrison and I have an important message for the autism community: stay vigilant around water. Many autistic individuals are naturally drawn to water, and drowning remains a leading cause of death following wandering incidents. Families should be able to celebrate, make memories, and enjoy the holiday safely. By planning ahead and staying alert, we can prevent tragedies and protect our loved ones.
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Do you have ideas for specific, measurable incentives that reflect the collaborative rigors and mission-driven nature of today’s biomedical science? … then NIH wants to hear from you. Learn more and give your feedback on this Request for Information on Measuring and Rewarding Scientific Impact by August 19. ➡️ bit.ly/4eZiRqG
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📣NIH is recruiting for the role of Deputy Director for Intramural Research. This position oversees the Office of Intramural Research which develops and implements in-house research projects and policies throughout NIH. It also helps coordinate intramural research, training, and technology transfer conducted within NIH labs and clinics. Learn more and apply ➡️ bit.ly/4vDVSYZ
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NIH researchers studied more than 11,000 Americans and found that many people think healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are tasty too. The findings offer new insights into how our attitudes toward food may influence what we eat. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more: bit.ly/3St42oH #EatRealFood
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NEWS: NIH's All of Us Research Program is now the largest integrated genomics and health database in the world. Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/4oVo2w9
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NIH research helped advance a potential new treatment for methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), a rare metabolic disorder. The FDA has cleared the Investigational New Drug (IND) for MMA-101, a gene therapy candidate, for clinical development. Unlike current treatment options that focus on symptom management or organ transplantation, MMA-101 may address the underlying cause of the disease if successful in human trials. The IND clearance allows a first-in-human Phase I/II clinical trial to move forward at the NIH Clinical Center. Learn more: bit.ly/4y1oopo
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Did You Know: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among American men, accounting for 30% of male cancers in 2025. NIH offers a variety of health resources aimed at helping men understand the symptoms and risk factors associated with prostate cancer as well as similar non-cancer conditions like an enlarged prostate and prostatitis. Learn more ➡️ cancer.gov/types/prostate #MensHealthMonth
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Looking for upcoming NIH grants and funding events? The NIH Grants & Funding Outreach Calendar makes it easy to find webinars, training opportunities, policy updates, and more. 📅 Learn more: bit.ly/4xJGlZ7
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Join us June 30–July 1 at NIH for the Strengthening Small Business & HBCU Collaborations to Advance Research Conference. Connect with leaders, explore funding opportunities, and build partnerships that expand opportunity in biomedical research. 🔹 Day 1: Small Business 🔹 Day 2: HBCUs 🔹 Or both Register now: bit.ly/4exd0K1
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Thank you, @POTUS, for signing this landmark Executive Order to scale regenerative agriculture and advance the Make America Healthy Again agenda. On Thursday, @SecRollins and I joined President Trump alongside America's leading regenerative farmers because healthier food starts with healthier soil. This Executive Order expands support for regenerative agriculture, invests in research to better understand cumulative chemical exposures, and empowers America's farmers to grow a healthier, more abundant, and more affordable food supply. We can't Make America Healthy Again without America's farmers.
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NIH-funded researchers developed an AI-driven system that helps improve bacteria-fighting peptides. In laboratory tests and studies in mice, some AI-optimized peptides were more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria than the original versions. This approach could help speed the development of new antibiotics to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. Learn more about the study in the latest edition of NIH Research Matters: bit.ly/4ak9ro7
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📅Save the date: Dec 2–3, 2026 NIH invites you to attend the Fifth Geroscience Summit exploring how targeting the biology of aging can improve health and prevent disease. Learn more about this event: bit.ly/4aEYKfR
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🙏My sincerest thanks to the hospital CEOs, med center executives, and healthcare industry leaders who joined us last week at the U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow conference. It was my pleasure chatting with you about NIH’s continued commitment to scientific excellence and our vision for the future based on scientific infrastructure, multidisciplinary science, and improved health outcomes for all Americans.
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