Tag: nih
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Dr. Raymond Jacobson Appointed Director of NIH Center for Scientific Review
Dr. Raymond Jacobson has been named director of NIH's Center for Scientific Review, overseeing expert and fair grant application reviews. His appointment, effective June 14, 2026, follows his acting directorship and prior leadership roles in streamlining peer review processes.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal Government Raymond JacobsonNIHCenter for Scientific ReviewGrant ApplicationsPeer ReviewBiomedical ResearchLeadershipNational Institutes of Health
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NIH Advances Experimental Opioid Use Disorder Treatment with Mitragynine Trial
NIH's Investigational New Drug application for mitragynine, a kratom compound, is now active, enabling a Phase I clinical trial. This study will assess the safety and tolerability of mitragynine as a potential new treatment for opioid use disorder, addressing high…
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NIH Researchers Identify Pathway to Enhance GLP-1 Weight Loss Effects
NIH scientists have identified key intracellular signaling pathways in neurons that influence GLP-1 drug semaglutide's weight-loss effects. Modulating these pathways, particularly cAMP levels, could lead to more sustained and effective treatments for obesity.
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NIH Roundtable to Address Pelvic Floor Disorders and Recurrent Prolapse
The NIH ORWH will host a virtual roundtable on May 21, 2026, to discuss pelvic floor disorders. Experts will review current treatments, research into recurrent prolapse, and the impact of the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network on women's health.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceEducationSocial IssuesFederal Government Pelvic Floor DisordersPelvic Organ ProlapseWomen's HealthNIHMedical ResearchRecurrent ProlapsePFDNUS Social Security Department
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NIH Study Maps Pancreatic Islet Cells, Offers New Diabetes Clues
An NIH-funded study mapped human pancreatic islet cells, revealing wide variations in hormone-producing cell mixes. This comprehensive characterization offers new clues into individual diabetes risk and blood sugar regulation, paving the way for future research.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducation NIHDiabetesPancreatic IsletsIslet CellsBlood Sugar RegulationMedical ResearchHormone ReleaseNational Institutes of Health