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New NIH Funding Opportunities for Firearms Injury and Mortality Prevention Research

Nearly 40,000 people in the U.S. die from firearm-related deaths each year, primarily from suicide (60%) or homicide (37%), and many more have experienced non-fatal firearm injuries, both intentional and…

Request for Applications: Population Dynamics Centers Research Infrastructure Program (FY21)

The objectives of this initiative are to: Increase the scientific impact, innovation, and productivity of population dynamics research; Increase competitiveness for peer-reviewed external funding in population dynamics research; Support experiences…

NIH Invites Input on Proposed Research Initiative to Decrease Maternal Mortality

NIH published a request for information (RFI) to solicit input on a proposed research initiative to decrease maternal mortality. In strategic alignment with efforts undertaken across the U.S. Department of…

NIH Invites Comments and Suggestions for a Proposed Research Initiative to Decrease Maternal Mortality

The alarming rise of maternal mortality in the United States is a serious public health concern that has garnered widespread attention from U.S. government leadership, the NIH, and the public….

Homicide Is a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-associated Death in Louisiana

Homicide is a leading cause of death among pregnant and postpartum women in Louisiana, according to an analysis of birth and death records from 2016 and 2017. The study, appearing…

2020 NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will host the Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) from August 3 — 7, 2020 at the NIH campus (Natcher, Building…