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ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æworks to turn scientific discoveries into better health for all. As the largest public funder of biomedical and behavioral research in the world, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æis the driving force behind decades of advances that improve health,Ìýrevolutionize science, and serve society more broadly.

Evidence of the varied, long-term impacts of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æactivities comes from a variety of sources, ranging from studies on specific health topics, to broader analyses of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æas a whole. Explore the sections below to discover more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æprovides value for the public’s investment.

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Improving Health

Discoveries emerging from NIH-supported research have led to new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat illness, ultimately improving the health of the nation and the world.

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Revolutionizing Science

ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æfuels the biomedical research enterprise—cultivating world-class scientists and catalyzing new scientific fields, tools, and resources that have changed how science is done.

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Serving Society

NIH-supported research leads to improvements in health that can bolster the economy, improve productivity, and reduce the costly burden of illness. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æfunding also supports jobs and innovations that advance the biotechnology sector.

Our Stories

The knowledge produced by NIH-supported research can take many years and pass through many stages on its pathway toward improving health. Explore stories of how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æhas contributed to successful health interventions, and how these interventions have made a difference in our lives.

Learn More About NIH

  • Research Matters — weekly update of recent ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æresearch highlights
  • — reports, data, and analyses of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æresearch activities
  • ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æClinical Trials — overview of NIH-funded clinical trials and how you can participate
  • Celebration of Science: ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æHighlights — spotlighting remarkable advances from NIH-supported scientists
  • ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æHome Page — learn how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æand its 27 institutes and centers work
  • — The Director discusses new discoveries and latest trends in biomedical research and medicine
  • — bimonthly ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°ænewsletter that showcases the scientific research conducted at the NIH
  • — biweekly ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°ænewsletter that covers issues of significance to ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æstaff, contractors, and trainees
  • — discover the scientific, legislative, and social history of the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ

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