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This page contains links to current projects, events, and reports on health sciences and biomedical research.  Clinical research and protecting human subjects of research are just some of the issues addressed.  Included are works from the Institute of Medicine's Clinical Research Roundtable.
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Projects
Committee on Aerospace Medicine and the Medicine of Extreme Environments
Developing Biomarker-based Tools for Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation
Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Forum on the Science of Health Care Quality Improvement and Implementation
Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research (joint with NRC)
Personal Protective Equipment for Workplace Safety and Health
Planning Group for Workshop on Informing Nutrition Research, Nutrigenomics, and Nutrigenetics
Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine
Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health
Shortening the Time Line for New Cancer Treatments
Studies of U.S. Veteran Twins
The Medical Follow-up Agency Cohort Catalog

Reports
Review of NASA's Human Research Program Evidence Books. A Letter Report Jul 03,2008
Advancing Quality Improvement Research: Challenges and Opportunities. Workshop Summary May 23,2007
The Learning Healthcare System: Workshop Summary Apr 02,2007
Review of NASA's Space Flight Health Standards Feb 28,2007
Effect of the HIPAA Privacy Rule on Health Research: Proceedings of a Workshop Presented to the National Cancer Policy Forum Sep 26,2006
Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment: Moving Beyond the Nature/Nurture Debate Aug 16,2006
Ethical Considerations for Research Involving Prisoners Jul 12,2006
Organ Donation: Opportunities for Action May 02,2006
Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic: Facing the Flu Apr 27,2006
Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem Apr 04,2006
Globalization, Biosecurity, and the Future of the Life Sciences Jan 31,2006
Developing a National Registry of Pharmacologic and Biologic Clinical Trials: Workshop Report Jan 18,2006
A Risk Reduction Strategy for Human Exploration of Space: A Review of NASA's Bioastronautics Roadmap Oct 20,2005
Safe Medical Devices for Children Jul 18,2005
Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Apr 26,2005
Making Better Drugs for Children with Cancer Apr 18,2005
Spinal Cord Injury: Progress, Promise, and Priorities Apr 05,2005
Implications of Genomics for Public Health. Workshop Summary Apr 05,2005
Federal Agency Roles in Cancer Drug Development Mar 30,2005
Implications of Nanotechnology for Environmental Health Research. Workshop Summary Mar 25,2005
Saving Women's Lives: Strategies for Improving Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis--A Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Institute of Medicine Symposium Nov 15,2004
Preliminary Considerations Regarding NASA's Bioastronautics Critical Path Roadmap: Interim Report Oct 15,2004
Strategies to Leverage Research Funding: Guiding DOD's Peer Reviewed Medical Research Programs Sep 08,2004
Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods: Approaches to Assessing Unintended Health Effects Jul 28,2004
Saving Women's Lives: Strategies for Improving Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Jun 10,2004
In the Nation's Compelling Interest: Ensuring Diversity in the Health Care Workforce Feb 05,2004
NIH Extramural Center Programs: Criteria for Initiation and Evaluation Feb 02,2004
Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures: Addressing Problems in the DoD Program to Develop Medical Countermeasures Against Biological Warfare Agents Jan 22,2004
New Frontiers in Contraceptive Research: A Blueprint for Action Jan 21,2004
Advancing Prion Science: Guidance for the National Prion Research Program Nov 17,2003
Testosterone and Aging: Clinical Research Directions Nov 12,2003
Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses Nov 04,2003
Research Training in Psychiatry Residency: Strategies for Reform Oct 08,2003
Enhancing the Vitality of the National Institutes of Health: Organizational Change to Meet New Challenges Jul 29,2003
Academic Health Centers: Leading Change in the 21st Century Jul 17,2003
Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure Jul 01,2003
Exploring Challenges, Progress, and New Models for Engaging the Public in the Clinical Research Enterprise: Workshop Summary Jun 25,2003
Large-Scale Biomedical Science: Exploring Strategies for Future Research Jun 19,2003
Accelerating the Research, Development, and Acquisition of Medical Countermeasures Against Biological Warfare Agents: Interim Report Apr 08,2003
Advancing Prion Science: Guidance for the National Prion Research Program -- Interim Report Jan 28,2003
Advancing Prion Science: Guidance for the National Prion Research Program -- Interim Report Jan 28,2003
Health and the Environment in the Southeastern United States: Rebuilding the Unity, A Workshop Summary Nov 01,2002
An Assessment of the CDC Anthrax Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Research Program Oct 15,2002
Responsible Research: A Systems Approach to Protecting Research Participants Oct 03,2002
Cancer and the Environment: Gene-Environment Interactions, Workshop Summary Aug 09,2002
Integrity in Scientific Research: Creating an Environment That Promotes Responsible Conduct Jul 15,2002
Making the Nation Safer: The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism Jun 25,2002
The Role of Purchasers and Payers in the Clinical Research Enterprise: Workshop Summary Jun 12,2002
Science and Risk Communication: A Mini-Symposium Sponsored by the Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine Dec 05,2001
Innovation and Invention in the Medical Devices: A Workshop Summary Nov 09,2001
Safe Passage: Astronaut Care for Exploration Missions Oct 23,2001
Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine Sep 11,2001
Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health: Does Sex Matter? Apr 24,2001
Preserving Public Trust: Accreditation and Human Research Participant Protection Programs Apr 17,2001
Small Clinical Trials: Issues and Challenges Apr 10,2001
Clearing the Smoke: The Science Base for Tobacco Harm Reduction Feb 22,2001
Rebuilding the Unity of Health and the Environment: A New Vision of Environmental Health for the 21st Century. Workshop Summary Jan 22,2001
Multiple Sclerosis: Current Status and Strategies for the Future Jan 08,2001
Exploring the Map of Clinical Research for the Coming Decade: Symposium Summary, Clinical Roundtable, December 2000 Dec 01,2000
Summary of the June 2000 Meeting of the Clinical Research Roundtable 2000
An Assessment of the Safety of the Anthrax Vaccine: A Letter Report 2000
Public Confidence and Involvement in Clinical Research: Symposium Summary, Clinical Roundtable, September 2000 2000
Report on Sponsors of Cancer Treatment Clinical Trials and Their Approval and Monitoring Mechanisms Feb 01,1999
Adolescent Development and the Biology of Puberty: Summary of a Workshop on New Research 1999
Bridging the Gap Between Practice and Research: Forging Partnerships with Community-Based Drug and Alcohol Treatment 1998
Enabling America: Assessing the Role of Rehabilitation Science and Engineering 1997


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