Science Policy Insider News
Science Directorate
June 2011
Science Policy Insider News (June 2011)
Science GRO plays offense and defense in wake of new congressional attacks on behavioral science
Reorganization of NIH Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction research delayed
NIH Deputy Director Dr. Lawrence Tabak provided an update to the NIAAA Advisory Council on the proposed timeline for the reorganization
NICHD Vision Process update: Institute continuing to accept comments until July 15
The process will chart an ambitious but achievable scientific vision for the NICHD and its research communities
PCORI Board to seek input on priorities for health research funding
Public feedback on the definition of “patient-centered outcomes research” will help determine the range of research the Institute will fund
