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September 2008 Director's Status Report

BUDGET and APPROPRIATIONS

Status of FY 2008, 2008, and 2010 Budgets for NIA

FY 2008
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is currently preparing to close out FY 2008. This summer, NIA proposed reprogramming to reallocate funds from non-competing Research Project Grants (RPGs), Other Research, and Research Training to Competing RPGs in order to extend our payline and support the target level of new investigators.

On June 30, 2008, the President signed into law H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008. This Act provided an additional $150 million to NIH. The NIA portion was $5.57 million. An amount of $1.792 million was transferred from NIA to the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) for the Genes, Environment and Health Initiative (GEI) to support research that will lead to the understanding of genetic contributions and gene-environment interactions in common disease. As a result of these actions, NIA’s revised FY 2008 enacted level is $1,051.038 million, an increase of $3.778 million or 3.6 percent above FY 2007.

On July 16, Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) introduced for himself and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) S. 3272, a bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Institutes of Health for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. This supplemental would provide $5.2 billion for NIH, $4.0 billion of which would be appropriated to the Office of the Director, NIH, “which shall be transferred to the Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health to be used to support additional scientific research” and $1.2 billion would be for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to support scientific research. No part of these funds would be available beyond the current fiscal year.

In FY 2008, the NIA currently estimates support of 1,588 RPGs, including 450 new and competing projects. NIA is presently supporting competing RPGs up to the 14.2 percentile. Support levels for other funding mechanisms include 74 research centers for $83.663 million; 260 other research grants, including 229 research career awards, for a total of $28.895 million; 564 full-time training positions for $23.773 million, and a total of $68.406 million for research and development contracts.

FY 2009
On July 16, the Senate Committee on Appropriations held a hearing on the NIH FY 2009 budget in which Dr. Elias Zerhouni, Director, NIH, was accompanied by the Directors of NCI, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and NHGRI. This hearing marked a departure from those of the past several years; at this hearing NIH witnesses were encouraged to offer to the Subcommittee a vision of what the future for NIH should look like from both a science and a budgetary standpoint. Plans for future budget needs were described and Senators Harkin and Specter announced that they were planning to introduce a $5.2 billion supplemental bill for NIH immediately following the hearing. NIH witnesses were encouraged to discuss what large scale projects would be undertaken if there were large increases in funding, and witnesses responded by describing the unprecedented opportunities and possibilities today, based on investments of the past.

It is expected that NIH will operate under a Continuing Resolution for FY 2009 until after the elections or a new President takes office.

FY 2010

Preliminary work on the budget for FY 2010 has begun using the FY 2009 President’s budget request as the base. After intermediate stages of review, the President’s budget request for FY 2010 will be presented to Congress in February 2009, at which time it will become available to the public.

A table showing the NIA FY 2007, 2008, and 2009 funding levels by budget mechanism is included below. Please note that the FY 2008 column reflects the Supplemental funding and the GEI transfer; however, it does not reflect the proposed NIA reprogramming.

 

(Dollars in thousands)
MECHANISMFY 2007 ActualFY 2008 EnactedFY 2009 President's Budget
Research Grants:
FY07 No.FY07 AmountFY08 No.FY08 AmountFY09 No.FY09 Amount
Research Projects:
      
Noncompeting
1,073 $505,484,000 1,138 $503,938,000 1,150 $478,389,000
Administrative supplements
(93)7,751,000 (100)9,445,000 (100)8,445,000
Competing
472 157,088,000 450 153,368,000 518 174,111,000
Subtotal, RPGs1,545 670,323,000 1,588 666,751,000 1,668 660,945,000
SBIR/STTR
73 25,365,000 73 25,500,000 73 25,500,000
Subtotal, RPGs1,618 695,688,000 1,661 692,251,000 1,741 686,445,000
Research Centers:
      
Specialized/comprehensive
74 82,960,000 74 82,993,000 74 82,599,000
Clinical research
0 0 0 0 0 0
Biotechnology
0 0 0 0 0 0
Comparative medicine
0 653,000 0 670,000 0 670,000
Research Centers in Minority Institutions
0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal, Centers74 83,613,000 74 83,663,000 74 83,269,000
Other Research:
      
Research careers
222 27,768,000 229 28,895,000 229 28,895,000
Cancer education
0 0 0 0 0 0
Cooperative clinical research
0 0 0 0 0 0
Biomedical research support
0 0 0 0 0 0
Minority biomedical research support*
0 689,000 0 1,293,000 0 1,293,000
Other
31 4,654,000 31 4,770,000 31 4,770,000
Subtotal, Other Research253 33,111,000 260 34,958,000 260 34,958,000
Total Research Grants1,945 812,412,000 1,995 810,872,000 2,075 804,672,000
Research Training:
 FTTPs  FTTPs  FTTPs 
Individual awards
95 3,747,000 95 3,747,000 95 3,777,000
Institutional awards
469 20,026,000 469 20,026,000 469 20,186,000
Total, Training
564 23,773,000 564 23,773,000 564 23,963,000
       
Research & development contracts
107 68,800,000 107 68,406,000 107 70,198,000
(SBIR/STTR)
(0)(59,000)(0)(59,000)(0)(59,000)
 FTEs FTEs FTEs 
Intramural research
247 102,481,000 252 108,217,000 254 109,231,000
Research management and support
136 39,034,000 140 39,770,000 141 40,214,000
Total, NIA383 1,046,500,000 392 1,051,038,000 395 1,048,278,000

 

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

  1. Significant Legislative/Executive Action

    1. NIH/NIA Appropriations Update

      1. On June 19, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education (Representative David Obey [D-WI], Chairman) marked up its appropriations bill for FY2009, which includes funding for NIH. The measure has a $153.1 billion discretionary spending allocation, $7.8 billion, or 5.3 percent, over the President’s request, including a 3.9 percent or $1.15 billion increase for NIH programs. Full committee action is still pending.

      2. The Senate appropriations measure, S. 3230 is pending floor action. This bill has an increase of $1.025 billion, or 3.5 percent, over the FY 2009 President’s Budget level for NIH. For NIA, the Senate mark is $1,077,448 million, an increase of $30 million, or 2.9 percent, over the FY 2009 President’s Budget.

      3. On June 30, the President signed into law H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008, which included $150 million for NIH for fiscal year 2008. The public law number is P.L. 110-252. (See NIA Budget Report for more details on NIH/NIA funding.)

      4. NIH Appropriations Hearing - On July 16, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education held an NIH overview hearing and heard testimony from Dr. Elias Zerhouni, Director, NIH, accompanied by Drs. John Niederhuber, Director, NCI, Anthony S. Fauci, Director, NIAID, Elizabeth Nabel, Director, NHLBI, and Francis Collins, Director, NHGRI.

  2. Proposed Legislation -- S. 898, the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2007 would increase the authorization level for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research, and require the Director, NIA, to make supporting AD research a priority for the Institute. Both S. 898 and the House version, H.R. 1570, are still pending further action.

  3. Congressional Briefings and Events - On June 2, Senators Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] and Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] visited NIH’s newest research facility, the Biomedical Research Center (BRC) at the Baltimore Bayview Campus. The tour and discussion was led by NIH director Dr. Elias Zerhouni, with Dr. Richard Hodes and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Dr. Nora Volkow. The tour also featured a briefing by Dr. Mark Mattson of the NIA on studies in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Drs. Susan Resnick and Richard Flannery, NIA Intramural Program, also presented during a brief tour for invited press persons.

    (For more information, contact Dr. Tamara Jones, NIA Legislative Point of Contact, Ph. 301-451-8835.)

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STAFF CHANGES

Dr. Jeannette Johnson has joined the Scientific Review Branch as a Scientific Review Officer. Prior to her position at NIA, she was employed at the Social Research Center of Friends Research Institute in Baltimore, MD, where she was responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis prevention programs for American Indians. In the past, she was the Director of the Center on Research for Children and Families at the University of Buffalo, Director of Research in the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland, and Special Assistant to the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. She is a cross-cultural psychologist with extensive administrative and scientific experience both managing and conducting research for high risk populations. She has published three books and over 100 publications in peer reviewed journals. In addition, she has received extensive funding from federal and non-federal sources to conduct her research. She received her B.S. from UC Berkeley and her Ph.D. from the University of Vermont. She is a descendant of the Huron Indians.

Dr. Chyren Hunter has joined the Division of Extramural Activities as Deputy Director and Research Training Officer. Prior to her current position at NIA, she was a Program Director in the Division of Extramural Research for the National Eye Institute (NEI) at NIH, where she was the Group Leader in the Retinal Neuroscience and Oculomotor Systems Programs. She also served as the Research Training Officer for the NEI. Previously she was a Program Director in the Division of Extramural Research at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, administering a portfolio of grants in Auditory Neuroscience and Development. Dr. Hunter came to NIH in 1989 on an Intramural Research Training Award fellowship to pursue postdoctoral research at the National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke. She was a Staff Fellow and then Senior Staff Fellow in the Neurochemistry Section of National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) at the NIH. Her research on the molecular characterization of glutamate receptors and their role in excitatory neurotransmission in the mammalian central auditory system resulted in numerous peer reviewed publications and review articles. Dr. Hunter has been active throughout the larger NIH community. She was selected into the NIH Senior Leadership Development Program and hosted educational programs for the NIH community as a member of the NIH Staff Training in Extramural Programs (STEP) Committee. She has served on review panels for the Office of Research on Women’s Health and was a representative to the NIH Zebrafish Coordinating Committee. She has received numerous citations for her efforts, most recently the 2007 NEI Directors Award. She attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, where she received her B.A. in Bio-Psychology. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Neurobiology) at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine through the Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Program of the City University of New York.

Dr. Peter R. Rapp has joined the Intramural Research Program as Chief, Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology (LEG), and director of the Neurocognitive Aging Section. Prior to coming to NIA, Dr. Rapp served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, hold various positions since 1997 including Interim Chair of the Fishberg Department of Neuroscience (2006-2008), the Mount Sinai Endowed Chair in Neuroscience, Co-Director of the Graduate Training Program in Neuroscience, and a joint primary appointment in the Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development. His extramural research on the cognitive and neurobiological consequences of normal aging has been continuously funded since 1989, including a recent M.E.R.I.T award from NIA. Dr. Rapp received his Ph.D. in Biopsychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986, and after training at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego, CA, he accepted a position on the faculty at the State University of New York, Stony Brook. He serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including the position of Section Editor for Neurobiology of Aging. Author of numerous basic research reports, reviews, and book chapters on aging, Dr. Rapp’s research at NIA will focus on epigenetic contributions to age-related cognitive decline, in vivo imaging studies of neurocognitive aging, and the development of strategies aimed at promoting optimally healthy cognitive aging.

Dr. Andrew Singleton has accepted the position of Chief, Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG) in the Intramural Research Program. He has served as Acting Chief of LNG since the departure of Dr. John Hardy in May 2007. Dr. Singleton joined NIA in 2002 as an investigator and chief of the Molecular Genetics Unit. The LNG works on the genetic basis of neurological disorders including Parkinson's disease, dystonia, ataxia, dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This research is performed using a variety of methodologies, including family based linkage and positional cloning in addition to genome-wide association. The goal of this research is to identify genetic variability that causes or contributes to neurological disease in order to facilitate understanding of the molecular processes underlying disease. Dr. Singleton currently serves on the scientific advisory board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, and the Lewy Body Dementia Association; he is a member of the editorial boards of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neurogenetics and Annals of Neurology. Dr. Singleton was awarded the Boehringer Mannheim Research Award in 2005 and in 2008 was awarded the NIH Director’s Award and the Annemarie Opprecht Award for his work on Parkinson’s disease genetics.

Dr. José M. Velázquez joined the Division of Aging Biology (DAB) in June 2008 as a Senior Health Scientist Administrator in the Genetics and Cell Biology Branch. Dr. Velázquez has worked for the NIH for fifteen years, most recently as Program Director for Functional Genomics and Chief of the Genetics and Proteomics Research Branch at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. He served as the Program Director for Genetics and Molecular Biology in the Division of Extramural Research and Training at the National Institute on Environmental Health Sciences, and as Program Director for Genetics at the National Institute on General Medical Sciences. He has extensive experience in the oversight of research grants and contracts in the scientific disciplines of genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and functional genomics. Dr. Velázquez will serve as Director of the Cell Biology Program in the Division of Aging Biology. His portfolio includes research and training grants in cellular senescence and cell proliferation, translational and post-translational control, age-dependent protein damage, signal transduction mechanisms, and age-dependent tumors.

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INSTITUTE-SPONSORED MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITIES

I. Past Meetings

Exploratory Meeting on Health Services, Health Systems and the Elderly – June 10, 2008
This DBSR-funded exploratory meeting was held in conjunction with the annual research meeting in Washington, DC, of Academy Health. A group of 10-12 experts discussed research priorities and scientific opportunities in health policy, health care organization, and health and long-term care financing, which are topics of special relevance to the health and well-being of the elderly. (For more information, contact Dr. John Haaga, DBSR, Ph: 301-496-3131.)

The Role of the Vascular System in Neurological Diseases of the Aging Brain - June 12-13, 2008
The NIA Division of Neuroscience (DN) in collaboration with the Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology (DGCG) and the Neurodegenerative Diseases Branch of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), organized this exploratory workshop which took place June 12-13, 2008, in Bethesda, MD. The workshop brought together investigators from a variety of disciplines to examine current knowledge on physiology, cell and molecular biology and vascular pathology in the brain and the relationship to Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, as well as cognitive, motor, or affective dysfunction. Important issues addressed included: (1) impairments in cerebral blood flow autoregulation, (2) hypertension, (3) effects of changes in the vascular wall on blood-brain barrier function, and (4) the degree to which adverse age-related changes in the brain vasculature are unique to the brain or reflect systemic vascular changes. (For more information, contact Dr. Creighton Phelps, DN, Ph: 301-496-9350, phelpsc@nia.nih.gov).

Mechanisms and Management of Pain in the Elderly - June 30 - July 1, 2008
DN, in collaboration with DGCG, DBSR, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the NIH Pain Consortium, organized an exploratory workshop on “Mechanisms and Management of Pain in the Elderly,” which took place in Bethesda, MD, on June 30 and July 1, 2008. Pain is one of the most common reasons for physician visits in general and costs associated with pain are extremely high. The prevalence of pain among the elderly in the age range of 75-86 years is at least 5 times higher than in the 25-34 years age group. Despite recent growth in the understanding of the molecular entities and neural pathways involved in pain sensation and experience in the periphery and central nervous systems, few of these advances have been translated into understandings of the mechanisms, assessment and treatment of pain conditions relevant to the elderly population. This workshop convened 30 leading experts in various aspects of pain research as well as geriatricians working on issues related to pain to identify the gaps, barriers, and opportunities for aging research on pain mechanisms, assessment, and treatment/management. The workshop explored three major themes: the complexity of pain in the elderly, assessment and measurement of pain in the elderly, and treatment and management of pain in the elderly. (For more information, contact Dr. Wen G. Chen, DN, Ph: 301-496-9350; chenw@nia.nih.gov.)

Workshop on Meditation for Health Purposes – July 8-9, 2008
NIA joined several other NIH institutes/centers to co-sponsor this exploratory meeting led by NCCAM in Bethesda, MD. The meeting brought together biomedical and behavioral researchers from within and outside the field of meditation research to discuss future directions for research on meditation at NIH. Discussions focused on (1) the key features of meditation practices, (2) the psychological processes and outcomes involved in meditation, (3) the impact of meditation on physiological mechanisms, and (4) issues in the design of research studies linking meditation and health. Because one of DBSR’s areas of emphasis includes behavioral and mind-body interventions, DBSR will work with NCCAM to identify new opportunities that may promote knowledge on meditation and health outcomes. (For more information, contact Dr. Lis Nielsen, BSR, Ph: 301-402-4156.)

Bridging Population and Laboratory Science to Advance Research on Social and Economic Behaviors of Relevance to Aging – July 14-15, 2008
DBSR co-sponsored this exploratory meeting with the United Kingdom (UK) Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in London, UK, to explore opportunities for bridging laboratory and survey science in the study of economic and social behaviors. Participants included researchers from the US and UK working in areas of behavioral and neuroeconomics, social and affective neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, sociology, psychology, gerontology, and epidemiology. Discussions focused on opportunities for developing interfaces between population-based and experimental science, on exploring how methods and analytic approaches might translate across disciplines, and on identifying key questions for aging research. This meeting was designed to explore the potential for cross-national collaboration in advancing research on economic and social behaviors of relevance to aging. (For more information, contact Dr. Lis Nielsen, BSR, Ph: 301-402-4156.)

Epigenetic Mechanisms of Aging and Age-Related Diseases - July 15-16, 2008
DN, in collaboration with the Division of Aging Biology (DAB) and DGCG, held an exploratory workshop on July 15-16, 2008, in Bethesda, MD, which focused on epigenetic mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases. The speakers, who were experts from the fields of epigenetics and genetics, provided an overview of the current state of knowledge in epigenomics and highlighted areas of aging research that will most benefit from this new science. The workshop was part of NIA’s effort to capitalize on the newly launched Roadmap Epigenomics Initiative. (For more information, contact Dr. Suzana Petanceska, DN, Ph: 301-496-9350; petanceskas@nia.nih.gov , or Dr. Anna McCormick, DAB, Ph: 301-496-6402; mccormia@nia.nih.gov .)

Mouse Phenotyping – July 28-29, 2008
DAB sponsored an exploratory workshop on Mouse Phenotyping which was held on July 28-29, 2008, in Bethesda, MD. The purpose of the workshop was to address phenotyping of the mutant mouse models for aging research. The mouse models continue to serve as important tools in advancing aging research both at the level of aging biology and age-related conditions/disease states. The workshop provided an opportunity to discuss in-depth characterization of transgenic, knockout, and mutant mouse models used in aging research and/or with the potential to be of value to the aging field. The discussion on phenotyping included lifespan, pathology at death, assessments of physical and cognitive function, and incidence of age-associated diseases. The experts drawn from the pool of investigators, including those using specific mutant, transgenic, and knockout models in aging research, and wild-type mouse models in aging research, and those working primarily in human subjects, provided their input on the need for such a program and its potential value for advancing aging research. The workshop produced an excellent outcome and provided a good perspective on the translational value of different mouse phenotyping protocols. (For more information, contact: Dr. Mahadev Murthy, DAB, Ph: 301-402-7749.)

Exploratory Meeting on Health Economics - July 31, 2008
This DBSR- funded meeting was held in Cambridge, MA, in conjunction with the National Bureau of Economic Research Summer Institute on Aging. The meeting explored issues such as the usefulness of microsimulation models for forecasting and new research on disparities in health care utilization and expenditures. (For more information, contact Dr. John Phillips, BSR, Ph: 301-496-3138.)

Expert Meeting on Sociology and Demography of Aging - August 2, 2008
DBSR has previously commissioned short papers from eight leading experts in demography and sociology on scientific priorities in their fields and new developments (in data and methods) that might be brought to bear on issues relevant to the health and well-being of the elderly and understanding social processes in aging. These papers were shared then discussed at this exploratory meeting, held in Boston, MA, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. (For more information, contact Georgeanne Patmios, DBSR, Ph: 301-496-3138.)

Role of ApoE and its Receptors in Normal Brain Aging and in Alzheimer’s Disease - August 13-14, 2008
DN organized a multidisciplinary advisory workshop on “The Role of ApoE and its Receptors in Normal Brain Aging and in Alzheimer’s Disease” which was held in Bethesda, MD, on August 13-14, 2008. ApoE is a pleiotropic protein which regulates multiple metabolic and signaling pathways in the periphery and in the central nervous system (CNS), and, in addition, is a ligand for a number of receptors. The purpose of this workshop was to examine the current state of knowledge concerning the biology of ApoE and its receptors with an emphasis on their role in normal brain aging and in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). A major subject of discussion was the advances and challenges in the drug discovery arena aimed at ApoE as a therapeutic target, with the goal of identifying new avenues for future investigation. (For more information, contact Dr. Suzana Petanceska, DN, Ph: 301-496-9350, petanceskas@nia.nih.gov.)

Biology of Aging Summit – September 2-5, 2008
An advisory meeting, the Biology of Aging Summit, was held on September 2-5, 2008, in Gaithersburg, MD. The purpose of the meeting was to gain further insight into the entire scope of the science that DAB supports and/or should support. A group of 40 leaders in the field discussed a total of 15 topics initially selected by DAB staff with the help of a 6-member “advisory group” chosen from the community. The discussion was preceded by a month-long web forum discussion. The meeting will help DAB staff formulate cohesive and comprehensive development plans for the future (possibly in the form of RFAs and/or PAs). The proceedings will be published as a series of articles, probably in the Journal of Gerontology, Biological Sciences, and a full report will be provided to NACA at the January meeting. (For more information, contact Dr. Felipe Sierra, DAB, Ph: 301-496-6402).

Stress, Aging, the Brain, and the Body - September 8-9, 2008
Stress-linked diseases are now being recognized as important causes of morbidity and public health concern in our ever more complex society. Elucidation of the underlying neural and psychological mechanisms involved in the stress response and their interactions with changes associated with aging need to be investigated and interventions developed. DN, in collaboration with DAB and DBSR, organized and held a multidisciplinary exploratory workshop on September 8-9, 2008, in Bethesda, MD. This NIA-sponsored workshop brought together leading experts from various fields of stress research with the goal of assessing current knowledge and identifying new avenues for future investigation and collaboration. (For more information, contact Dr. Andrew Monjan, DN, Ph: 301-496-9350, monjana@nia.nih.gov.)

Asthma in the Elderly – September 8-9, 2008
DGCG held an exploratory workshop on “Asthma in the Elderly” on September 8-9, 2008, in Reston, VA. Asthma is often considered a disease of childhood, with about 31 percent of current diagnoses in children ages 18 years or less. However, approximately 10 percent of adults ages 65 years and older report current diagnoses of asthma, and death rates with asthma as an underlying cause are ten-fold higher in this older age group than in children ages 18 years or less. The purpose of the workshop was to examine the current knowledge of the epidemiology, medical management, and outcomes of asthma in older patients; to explore the contributions of age-related mechanisms and comorbidities to increased mortality and morbidity of asthma in older patients; and to identify knowledge gaps and research opportunities to improve health care and its outcomes for older patients with asthma. (For more information, contact Dr. Susan Nayfield, DGCG, Ph: 301-496-6761, nayfiels@nia.nih.gov.)

II. Upcoming Meetings

At this time, there are no meetings planned for the near future.

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GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF AWARDS

Opportunities for Advancing Behavioral and Social Research on Aging: An Introduction for Psychological Scientists – May 22, 2008
In collaboration with the Association for Psychological Science (APS), the Division of Behavioral and Social Research (DBSR) coordinated a pre-conference workshop at the APS 20th Annual Convention in Chicago, IL. This workshop brought established psychological scientists up to date on emerging directions in behavioral and social science research on aging and provided strategic guidance on incorporating aging-relevant questions into their scientific research programs. The workshop included sessions on (1) grant writing for aging research; (2) neuroimaging and the aging mind; (3) opportunities for secondary analysis of archived social and behavioral data on aging which featured the Health and Retirement Study (Weir, PI) and MIDUS (Ryff, PI); and (4) panel discussions on the themes of “Integrative Research in Social and Personality Psychology of Aging,” “Psychology, Neuroscience and Economics: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration toward Understanding Decision Making and Economic Behavior over the Life-span,” and “Advances in Cognitive Aging Research.” The workshop was supported by the Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research (OBSSR) and DBSR. (For more information, contact Dr. Lis Nielsen, DBSR, Ph: 301-402-4156.)

Division of Aging Biology New Investigators Forum – May 27-29, 2008
The Second Annual Division of Aging Biology New Investigators Forum was held in Boulder, CO, May 27– 29. The purpose of the forum was to bring together new awardees of grants from the Division of Aging Biology (DAB) in the spring of the year following their award, to encourage their continued success in this field by allowing them to get acquainted with NIA program staff as well as network with each other. New investigators gave talks describing their planned work (or results to date) with an emphasis on how it relates to the area of aging research. Boulder was chosen as the venue (rather than meeting in Bethesda) because the American Aging Association (AGE) was meeting in Boulder from May 30 through June 2. (For further information, contact Dr. David Finkelstein, DAB, Ph: 301-496-6402).

Staff Awards

2008 NIH Director’s Awards:

  • Dr. Luigi Ferrucci, Senior Investigator, Chief, Longitudinal Studies Section, was awarded in recognition of his visionary leadership of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) is a valuable national resource that has been invigorated by Dr. Ferrucci's dynamic leadership and ideas. Innovation and leadership by Dr. Ferrucci have added greatly to the effectiveness of this study in enhancing our understanding of both normal aging and age-related disorders. Dr. Ferrucci is an outstanding clinical geriatric investigator whose work has defined risk factors for the development of frailty and functional decline. He is the most highly cited geriatrician in the world, based on ISI citation analysis, and has had a major impact on enhancing the quality of science related to geriatrics and aging. 
  • Dr. Andrew Singleton, Chief, Laboratory of Neurogenetics, was awarded in recognition of his many important contributions to elucidating the genetic bases of neurodegenerative diseases. Two of the most important molecular findings in Parkinson's research have been the identification of the triplication of the synuclein locus in the Iowa kindred and the identification of the dardarin gene as a cause of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Singleton has made both of these discoveries, which have drastically altered the way we think about Parkinson's disease. Dr. Singleton's work has substantially advanced the mission of the Department of Health and Human Services. It has led to the initiation of a large research program on a novel pathway involved in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease, with potential for development of genetic testing to aid in the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and for identification of people "at risk" for the disease in whom the earliest signs of the disease can be identified and in whom preventative treatments can be tested.
  • Dr. Kevin G. Becker, Staff Scientist (Facility Head), Research Resources Branch, was awarded in recognition of his participation as a member of the Genetic Association Database (GAD) Collaboration, for exceptional contributions in the development of the GAD and related tools for improving discovery of knowledge from scientific literature. This database is one of the largest databases of its kind available on the web.
  • Lynn C. Hellinger, Director of Management, Office of Administrative Management, was awarded in recognition of her participation as a member of the NIH AO Competencies Toolkit Committee for exceptional creativity in the conceptual design of competencies for administrative occupations at the NIH and extraordinary leadership of the administrative community in embracing the concept.
  • Debbie L. Butcher, Administrative Officer, Administrative Management Branch, was awarded in recognition of her participation as a member of the NIH AO Competencies Toolkit Committee for exceptional creativity in the conceptual design of competencies for administrative occupations at the NIH and extraordinary leadership of the administrative community in embracing the concept.
  • Dr. Evan C. Hadley, Division Director, Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology, was awarded in recognition of his participation as a member of the Genome-Wide Association Studies Policy Development Team for contributions in the development of NIH-wide policy and guidelines for sharing genotypic and phenotypic data from NIH-funded genome-wide association studies.
  • Winifred Rossi, M.A., Deputy Division Director, Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology, was awarded in recognition of her participation as a member of the Genome-Wide Association Studies Policy Development Team for contributions in the development of NIH-wide policy and guidelines for sharing genotypic and phenotypic data from NIH-funded genome-wide association studies.
  • Kate Nagy, Program Analyst, Office of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation, was awarded in recognition of her participation as a member of the NIH Biennial Report Leadership Team, for efforts in reconceptualizing, gathering information for, and coordinating the writing and editing of the FY 2006-07 NIH Biennial Report under parameters laid out in the NIH Reform Act.

Coca Cola Company Research Award:

  • Dr. Robin Minor, Technical IRTA Fellow, Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology, received the Coca Cola Company Research Award at the 2008 Experimental Biology, Today’s Research: Tomorrow’s Health meeting, April 4-7, 2008, in recognition of excellent research quality and technical presentation.

NIA Women Scientist Advisor Award:

  • Dr. Ashani Weereratna, Staff Scientist, Laboratory of Immunology, was selected as the 2008 NIA WSA Investigator Awardee due to her scientific achievements in the field of melanoma research and for her outstanding commitment as a mentor for junior scientists.
  • Dr. Stella Martomo, Visiting Fellow, Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology was selected as the 2008 NIA WSA Postdoctoral Awardee for her mature thinking, which reaches beyond the technical aspects of her work on immunology into its broader scientific implications.

NIA/OCPL Publications

The following new publications were printed:

  • Can We Prevent Aging? (replaces Pills, Patches, and Shots)
  • Menopause: Time for a Change

The following publications were updated or reprinted:

  • Acute Hospitalization and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • ADEAR Publications List
  • Alzheimer’s Disease Center Directory
  • Caregiver Guide for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Cuídese de los tratamientos de salud fraudulentos (Health Quackery Age Page)
  • Dietary Supplements (Age Page)
  • Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging
  • Hormones and Menopause (Tip Sheet)
  • Making Your Printed Health Material Senior Friendly (Tip Sheet)
  • NIHSeniorHealth Toolkit
  • Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief (Age Page)
  • Presión arterial alta (High Blood Pressure Age Page)
  • Prostate Problems (Age Page)
  • Stroke (Age Page)
  • Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People

(For more information about NIA’s publications, contact Ms. Vicky Cahan, Communications Director, OCPL, Ph: 301-496-1752.)

NIA/OCPL Media Activities

The following press releases were distributed with a potential audience in print and internet outlets of 44,000,000 people:

OCPL coordinated NIA’s media relations at the 2008 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) meeting held in Chicago arranging for nearly two dozen interviews between the press and Division of Neuroscience staff.

NIA research was featured at the opening night, July 9, of the 2008 Science in the Cinema at the American Film Institute (AFI) Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD. The series is organized each summer by the NIH Office of Science Education (OSE), which worked with the NIA’s OCPL to arrange the full-house event. Following the screening of the movie Away From Her, Dr. Neil Buckholtz from the Division of Neuroscience led the audience question and answer period. OCPL provided the audience of 400 with packets of information on AD.

OCPL conducted a 2-hour media training session on July 13 for the 35 participants at the 2008 Summer Institute on Aging Research at Aspen Wye River Conference Center. The participants received practical guidance on communicating their key messages to the media and tips on dealing with a variety of press situations.

NIHSeniorHealth.gov television public service announcements (PSA’s) were aired 3,500 times, bringing the total number of plays to nearly 7,000 since January. Over 2,000 bookmarks promoting NIHSeniorHealth.gov were sent out to public libraries; 15,000 bookmarks were sent to patient libraries at Veterans Administration hospitals and bus cards with NIHSeniorHealth.gov contact information were displayed in 600 Metro buses in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

(For more information about NIA’s media activities, contact Ms. Vicky Cahan, Communications Director, OCPL, Ph: 301-496-1752.)

NIA/OCPL Exhibits and Meetings

NIA exhibited and disseminated materials at the following conferences:

  • American Geriatrics Society in Washington, DC
  • Visiting Nurses Association in Nashville, TN
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists conference in New Orleans, LA
  • American College of Physicians – Internal Medicine conference in Washington, DC
  • Medical Library Association conference in Chicago, IL
  • Red Hat Society conference in Orlando, FL
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners conference at National Harbor, MD (Washington, DC)
  • Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Conference in Garden Grove, CA

NIA staff met with the representatives from the American Geriatrics Society.

(For more information about NIA’s exhibits, contact Ms. Vicky Cahan, Communications Director, OCPL, Ph: 301-496-1752. For more information about meetings with professional organizations or associations, contact Dr. Tamara Jones, Legislative Officer, Ph: 301-451-8835.)

NIA Website Activities

  • FDA Spanish publications – OCPL has implemented an interagency cooperative agreement between NIA and the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health, adding 42 Spanish health-related publications to the NIA Spanish website and online ordering system. See: http://auth.nia.nih.gov/www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol.
  • Rodent Ordering System – The new online ordering system for the Biological Resources Program, Division of Aging Biology, was launched. This system automates the process of making aged rodent colonies available to qualified investigators. See: http://arc.niapublications.org/acb/stores/1/.
  • Study Investigators Toolkit – A series of resources providing a web-based information repository for investigators and staff involved in clinical research was added to the NIA website. The Toolbox contains templates, sample forms, guidelines, regulations and information materials to assist investigators in the development and conduct of clinical research studies. See: http://auth.nia.nih.gov/www.nia.nih.gov/ResearchInformation/CTtoolbox/.
  • NIHSeniorHealth.gov -- The expansion of topics and features on NIHSeniorHealth led to its first redesign since the website’s launch in 2003. The redesign includes a new home page with enhanced navigation for health topics, plus interior pages that link to NIA’s Age Pages. In addition, two new topics have been added to the website. See: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/.

(For more information about NIA’s web activities or NIHSeniorHealth, contact Ms. Vicky Cahan, Communications Director, OCPL, Ph: 301-496-1752.)

NIA/OCPL Awards

The following were selected for 2008 APEX Awards for Publications Excellence:

  • “Living Long and Well in the 21st Century – Strategic Directions for Research on Aging” on the NIA Web site in the Campaigns, Programs & Plans – Government Agency Communications category

  • “Spotlight on Aging Research: News and Notes from the National Institute on Aging” electronic newsletter in the Newsletter – Web and Electronic category

  • Spotlight on Aging Research article: “SardiNIA Project Steps Up Global Research in Genetics, Aging“ in the Writing – Health and Medical Writing category
(For more information about NIA/OCPL awards, contact Ms. Vicky Cahan, Communications Director, OCPL, Ph: 301-496-1752.)

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New Notices and Initiatives Relevant to National Institute on Aging (NIA) for the October 2008 Council Meeting

Excerpts from the NIH GUIDE-  March 22, 2008 – August 15, 2008
Includes Notices and Initiatives: Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Program Announcements (PAs), published since the May 2008 Council presentation of the Director’s Status Report (DSR) to the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA).

Also check our NIA website for “Funding Opportunities” at http://auth.nia.nih.gov/www.nia.nih.gov/GrantsAndTraining/FundingOpportunities/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm

(Shown here are selected Notices and Initiatives relevant to NIA/National Institutes of Health/DHHS).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. NIA & NIH INITIATIVES - Not Roadmap-related
    1. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIA's) 
    2. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIH's)
    3. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (Other ICs')
    4. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIA's)
    5. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's)
    6. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (Other IC's)
    7. NOTICES ISSUED BY NIA
    8. NOTICES ISSUED BY NIH
    9. NOTICES -Issued by Other ICs at NIH with NIA involvement.
  2. NIH ROADMAP INITIATIVES - Roadmap-related
    1. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES –RFAs (NIH's)–Roadmap-related
    2. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's)-Roadmap-related
    3. NOTICES ISSUED BY NIH - Roadmap-related

 

NIA & NIH INITIATIVES - Not Roadmap-related

A. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIA's ) - those issued by NIA as the primary IC
(Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.)
#Announcement NumberIssuing OrganizationRelease DateOpening DateExpiration
Date
Activity Code(s)Title

1

RFA-AG-09-010

NIA

07/23/2008

10/03/2008

11/04/2008

R01

Neural and Behavioral Profiles of Cognitive Aging (R01)

Purpose. This initiative invites applications for research examining the neural and behavioral signatures of age-related changes in cognition, with particular emphasis on the determination of characteristics that distinguish healthy age-related cognitive change from pathological cognitive change. 

Scientific/Research Contact:
Molly V. Wagster, Ph.D.
Division of Neuroscience
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 350
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9350
Fax: (301) 496-1494
Email: wagsterm@nia.nih.gov

2

RFA-AG-09-012

NIA

07/09/2008

n/a

11/04/2008

K08, K23

Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging (K08 & K23)

Purpose. This program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically-trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research, under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. It also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Robin A. Barr, D. Phil.
Office of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2C218, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9322
Fax: (301) 402-2945
Email: BarrR@mail.nih.gov

3

RFA-AG-09-006

NIA

07/07/2008

09/30/2008

11/01/2008

R01

Social Neuroscience of Aging (R01)

Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to stimulate investigations in the area of Social Neuroscience of Aging.  It invites R01 applications for research examining the neurobiological and genetic foundations and correlates of social behaviors and social relationships of relevance to aging, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms and pathways linking social behaviors and social relationships to the physical health, functionality, and psychological well-being of middle-aged and older adults.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Lis Nielsen, Ph.D.
Division of Behavioral and Social Research
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., #533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 402-4156
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: nielsenli@nia.nih.gov

4

RFA-AG-09-009

NIA

07/03/2008

10/03/2008

11/04/2008

R01

Interventions to Remediate Age-related Cognitive Decline (R01)

Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to identify new candidate interventions for age-related cognitive decline that would be appropriate for future testing in a randomized clinical trial (RCT).

Scientific/Research Contact:
Jonathan King, Ph.D.
Division of Behavioral and Social Research
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., #533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 402-4156
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: kingjo@nia.nih.gov

5

RFA-AG-09-007

NIA

06/13/2008

09/29/2008

10/30/2008

R01

Development of Models to Forecast Medicare Expenditures (R01)

 

Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to solicit applications for research projects (R01) to develop models that forecast Medicare expenditures or provide insight into key aspects of the forecasting of Medicare expenditures (e.g. cost growth and population aging).

Scientific/Research Contact:
John W. R. Phillips, PhD
Division of Behavioral and Social Research
National Institute on Aging
Gateway Building, Room Number 533 
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20892
Telephone: (301) 496-3138
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: phillipj@mail.nih.gov

6

RFA-AG-09-008

NIA

06/11/2008

n/a

11/01/2008

P30

Roybal Centers for Translational Research on Aging (P30)

Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to invite applications using the NIH Research and Development Core Center Grant (P30) award mechanism to support Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translation Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences of Aging.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Georgeanne E. Patmios
Behavioral and Social Research Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, MSC 9205
Gateway Building, Suite 533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 (use 20814 for express mail)
Telephone: (301) 496-3138
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: PatmiosG@nia.nih.gov

7

RFA-AG-09-005

NIA

06/10/2008

n/a

10/31/2008

P30

Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging (P30)

 

Purpose.  This initiative solicits Research and Development Center (P30) grant applications in the areas of demography and economics of aging, including relevant interdisciplinary areas rooted in population-based social science research.  Center grant applications must include two mandatory cores and may choose among four optional cores.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Georgeanne E. Patmios
Behavioral and Social Research Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, MSC 9205
Gateway Building, Suite 533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 (use 20814 for express mail)
Telephone: (301) 496-3138
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: PatmiosG@nia.nih.gov

8

RFA-AG-09-003

NIA

04/25/2008

n/a

11/08/2008

U01

Consortium for Clinical Trials on Anemia in Older Persons (U01)

Purpose. This initiative invites applications for a clinical trials consortium to facilitate clinical trials on anemia in older persons consistent with the recommendations of the NIA Advisory Panel. During the six-year support period, the awardee will develop protocols and study procedures and implement several phase II clinical trials on effects of interventions against anemia or low normal hemoglobin levels on hematologic, clinical, and functional outcomes in older persons.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Judy Hannah, Ph.D.
Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 3C307
Bethesda, MD 20892
Telephone: (301) 435-0044
FAX: (301) 402-1784
Email:hannahj@nia.nih.gov

9

RFA-AG-09-004

NIA

04/11/2008

09/30/2008

10/31/2008

R21

Development of New Tools for Cell Fate Determination and Tissue Homeostasis in the Aged (R21)

Purpose. This initiative invites Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to develop tools to track cell fate determination (cell lineage) and to determine cell life spans in normal tissue homeostasis and in response to injury or disease in the elderly.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Dr. Ronald A. Kohanski
Biology of Aging Program
National Institute on Aging
Gateway Building, Suite 2C231
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 402-0836
Email: kohanskir@mail.nih.gov

B. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES –RFAs (NIH's) Not Roadmap-related-those issued by NIH that are not Roadmap-related, in which NIA is involved. 
No RFAs in this category during this time period were published.

C. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIH's )–issued by Other ICs with NIA involvement. (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.)
#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease Date
Opening DateExpiration DateActivity Code(s)Title

1

RFA-GM-09-008

NIGMS

08/15/2008

09/29/2008

10/29/2008

R01

Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) (R01)

Purpose. This initiative solicits applications from institutions/organizations proposing exceptionally innovative research on novel hypotheses or difficult problems, solutions to which would have an extremely high impact on biomedical or biobehavioral research that is germane to the mission of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Robin A. Barr, D. Phil.
Office of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2C218, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9322
Fax: (301) 402-2945
Email: BarrR@mail.nih.gov

2

RFA-DK-08-003

NIDDK

07/16/2008

10/25/2008

11/26/2008

U34

Implementation Planning Grants for Educational, Behavioral, or Social Studies for Translation of Genetic Factors in Common Diseases (U34)

Purpose. This initiative solicits Implementation Planning Grant (U34) applications from institutions/ organizations that propose to plan for multicenter research on a) educational and communication initiatives for health care providers and consumers regarding interpretation of  and findings from genetic studies of common diseases and the results of their dissemination and b) behavioral or psychosocial aspects of clinical application of genetic findings.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Winifred K. Rossi, MA
Deputy Director
Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program
National Institute on Aging, NIH, DHHS
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 3C307
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 (Express: 20814)
Telephone: 301-496-3836
Fax: 301-402-1784
Email: winnie_rossi@nih.gov             

3

RFA-DK-08-004

NIDDK

07/16/2008

10/25/2008

11/26/2008

R21

Translation of Common Disease Genetics into Clinical Applications (R21)

Purpose. This initiative solicits Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grant (R21) applications from institutions/ organizations that propose a) clinical studies using information from genome wide association or other genetic studies in common diseases; b) development and assessment of diagnostic, clinical trial, epidemiologic and risk analytic tools for use in clinical research or practice; and c) cost-effectiveness studies of clinical applications of genetic information.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Winifred K. Rossi, MA
Deputy Director
Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program
National Institute on Aging, NIH, DHHS
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 3C307
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 (Express: 20814)
Telephone: 301-496-3836
Fax: 301-402-1784
Email: winnie_rossi@nih.gov

4

RFA-GM-09-012

NIGMS

07/14/2008

09/22/2008

10/23/2008

R01

Research on Causal Factors and Interventions that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Biomedical and Behavioral Science and Engineering (R01)

Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to support research on: 1) causal factors explaining the current patterns observed in the careers of women in biomedical and behavioral science and engineering and variation across different subgroups and 2) the efficacy of programs designed to support the careers of women in these disciplines. Causal factors include individual characteristics, family and economic circumstances, disciplinary culture or practices, and features of the broader social and cultural context.  Research on variation among underrepresented minority women and socioeconomically disadvantaged women is encouraged. 

Scientific/Research Contact:
John W. R. Phillips, Ph.D.
Behavioral and Social Research Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Gateway Building, Room 533, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-3138
Fax: (301) 402-0051
E-mail: phillipj@nia.nih.gov

D. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIA's). (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.)
#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease Date
Opening DateExpiration DateActivity Code(s)Title

1

PA-08-230 and
PA-08-231

NIA

08/08/2008

09/05/2008

09/08/2011

R01, R21

Translational Research at the Aging/Cancer Interface (TRACI) (R01) & (R21)

Purpose. These initiatives encourage research grant applications from institutions/organizations that propose translational research in the overlapping areas of human aging and cancer, linking basic and clinical research relevant to the care of older cancer patients through both “bench to bedside” and “bedside to bench” approaches. 

Scientific/Research Contact:
Susan G. Nayfield, M.D., M.Sc.
Chief, Geriatrics Branch
Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Gateway Building, Suite 3C-307
Bethesda, MD  20892-9205
Phone:  (301) 496-6761
Fax:  (301) 402-1784
E-mail: nayfiels@mail.nih.gov

2

PA-08-161 and
PA-08-162

NIA

04/25/2008

05/05/2008

05/08/2011

R01, R21

Transdisciplinary Research on Fatigue and Fatigability in Aging (R01) & (R21)

Purpose. The purpose of these initiatives is to encourage submission of exploratory or developmental research applications on fatigue and fatigability in aging. This FOA is intended to promote research studies employing transdisciplinary approaches that could lead to increased understanding of mechanisms contributing to, assessment of, or potential interventions for, increased fatigue or fatigability in older persons.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Basil A. Eldadah, MD, PhD
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 3C307
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Phone: 301-496-6761
Fax: 301-402-1784
Email: eldadahb@nia.nih.gov

E. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's) Not Roadmap-related. (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.)
#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease Date
Opening DateExpiration DateActivity Code(s)Title

1

PA-08-226

NIH

08/01/2008

n/a

09/08/2011

T32

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32)

Purpose: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) to eligible institutions as the primary means of supporting predoctoral and postdoctoral research training to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the national biomedical, behavioral and clinical research agenda.  

Scientific/Research Contact:
Chyren Hunter, Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2C218, MSC 9205 Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9322
FAX: (301) 402-0528
Email: BarrR@mail.nih.gov

2

PA-08-227

NIH

08/01/2008

n/a

09/08/2011

T35

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35)

Purpose: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) to eligible institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals interested in careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical research. Many of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) use this grant mechanism exclusively to support intensive, short-term research training experiences for students in health professional schools during the summer.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Chyren Hunter, Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2C218, MSC 9205 Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9322
FAX: (301) 402-0528
Email: BarrR@mail.nih.gov

3

PA-08-190

NIH

07/02/2008

n/a

09/30/2011

R00, R01, RL1, R10, R18, R22, R24, R35, R37, R43, R44, R41, R42, DP1, DP2, P01, PL1, P20, P30, P40, P41, P50, P51, P60, U01, UL1, U10, U19, U41, U42, U54, R15, SC1, SC2, SC3, R03, R21

Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research

Purpose.  These initiatives support NIH efforts to promote diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences research workforce. The NIH expects efforts to diversify the workforce to lead to the recruitment of the most talented researchers from all groups; to improve the quality of the educational and training environment; to balance and broaden the perspective in setting research priorities; to improve the ability to recruit subjects from diverse backgrounds into clinical research protocols; and to improve the Nation's capacity to address and eliminate health disparities.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Michael-David A.R.R. Kerns, M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Affairs
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2C218
Bethesda, MD  20892-9205
Telephone:  (301) 496-9322  
Fax:  (301) 402-2945
Email:   michael-david.kerns@nih.hhs.gov 

4

PA-08-191

NIH

07/02/2008

n/a

09/30/2011

R01, RL1, R10, R18, R22, R24, R35, R37, R41, R42, R43, R44, DP1, DP2, P01, PL1, P20, P30, P40, P41, P50, P51, P60, U01, Ul1, U10, U19, U41, U42, U54

Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers

Purpose. The purpose of these supplements is to encourage such individuals to re-enter research careers within the missions of all the program areas of NIH. This program will provide administrative supplements to existing NIH research grants for the purpose of supporting full-time or part-time research by these individuals in a program geared to bring their existing research skills and knowledge up to date.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Michael-David A.R.R. Kerns, M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Affairs
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2C218
Bethesda, MD  20892-9205
Telephone:  (301) 496-9322  
Fax:  (301) 402-2945
Email:   michael-david.kerns@nih.hhs.gov 

5

PA-08-151

NIH

04/18/2008

n/a

05/08/2011

K24

Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24)

Purpose: The purpose of the Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research is to provide support to mid-career health-professional doctorates or equivalent who are typically at the Associate Professor level or the equivalent for protected time to devote to patient-oriented research (POR) and to act as research mentors primarily for clinical residents, clinical fellows and/or junior clinical faculty.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Robin Barr, Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
Gateway Building , Room 2C218
7201 Wisconsin Avenue , MSC 9205
Bethesda , MD 20892-9205
Phone: 301-496-9322
FAX: 301-402-2945
Email: BarrR@nia.nih.gov

6

PA-08-152

NIH

04/18/2008

n/a

05/08/2011

K07

Academic Career Award (K07)

Purpose: The purpose of the NIH Academic Career Award is to provide support to increase the pool of individuals with academic and research expertise to become academic researchers and to enhance the educational or research capacity at the grantee sponsoring grantee institution.  The Academic Career Award supports Development awards for more junior level candidates and Leadership awards for more senior individuals with acknowledged scientific expertise and leadership skills.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Robin Barr, Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
Gateway Building , Room 2C218
7201 Wisconsin Avenue , MSC 9205
Bethesda , MD 20892-9205
Phone: 301-496-9322
FAX: 301-402-2945
Email: BarrR@nia.nih.gov 

7

PA-08-149

NIH

04/16/2008

04/21/2008

05/08/2011

R13, U13

NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13/U13)

Purpose: The purpose of the NIH Research Conference Grant Program (R13 and U13) is to support high quality conferences/scientific meetings that are relevant to the scientific mission of the NIH and to the public health.  A conference/scientific meeting is defined as a gathering, symposium, seminar, scientific meeting, workshop or any other organized, formal meeting where persons assemble to coordinate, exchange, and disseminate information or to explore or clarify a defined subject, problem, or area of knowledge. 

Scientific/Research Contact:
Robin Barr, Ph.D.
Office of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
Gateway Building , Room 2C218
7201 Wisconsin Avenue , MSC 9205
Bethesda , MD 20892-9205
Phone: 301-496-9322
FAX: 301-402-2945
Email: BarrR@nia.nih.gov 

F. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (Other IC's ). (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.)

#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease Date
Opening DateExpiration DateActivity Code(s)Title

1

PAR-08-224

OBSSR

08/01/2008

09/16/2008

09/08/2011

R21

Using Systems Science Methodologies to Protect and Improve Population Health (R21)

Purpose: This initiative solicits Exploratory/Developmental (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to apply one or more specific system science methodologies to public health and health care systems problems and contribute knowledge that will enhance effective decision making around the development of and prioritization of policies, interventions, and programs to improve population health, especially where resources are limited and only a limited number of programs/policies/interventions can be implemented.

Scientific/Research Contact:
John W. R. Phillips, PhD
Chief, Population and Social Processes Branch
Division of Behavioral and Social Research
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Gateway 533
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: (301) 496-3138
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: PhillipJ@mail.nih.gov

2

PAR-08-222

FIC

07/31/2008

08/29/2008

09/29/2010

R03

Fogarty International Research Collaboration – Basic Biomedical (FIRCA-BB) Research Award (R03)

Purpose. This initiative facilitates collaborative basic biomedical research between scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and investigators in low- to middle-income countries (LMIC).

Scientific/Research Contact:
Dallas W. Anderson, Ph.D.
Program Director, Population Studies
Dementias of Aging Branch
Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 350, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD   20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9350
Fax: (301) 496-1494
Email: andersda@nia.nih.gov

3

PAR-08-223

FIC

07/31/2008

08/29/2008

09/30/2010

R03

Fogarty International Research Collaboration – Behavioral and Social Sciences (FIRCA-BSS) Research Award (R03)

Purpose. This initiative facilitates collaborative behavioral and social sciences research between scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and investigators in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Scientific/Research Contact:
Dallas W. Anderson, Ph.D.
Program Director, Population Studies
Dementias of Aging Branch
Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 350, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD   20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9350
Fax: (301) 496-1494
Email: andersda@nia.nih.gov

4

PAR-08-212,
PAR-08-213
and PAR-08-214

OBSSR

07/22/2008

09/16/2008

09/08/2011

R01, R21, R03

Methodology and Measurement in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R01), (R21) & (R03)

Purpose. The goal of this initiative is to encourage research that will improve the quality and scientific power of data collected in the behavioral and social sciences, relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Jonathan W. King, Ph.D.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
7201 Wisconsin Ave., #533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 402-4156
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: kingjo@mail.nih.gov

5

PAR-08-201

OBSSR

07/15/2008

08/17/2008

05/02/2009

R41/R42

Technological Innovations for Interdisciplinary Research Incorporating the Behavioral and Social Sciences (STTR [R41/R42])

Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to solicit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for development of new, innovative technologies for research integrating human social and/or behavioral science with other disciplines.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Michael-David A.R.R. Kerns, M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Health Scientist Administrator
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 2892-9205
Telephone: 301-496-9322
Fax: (301) 402-2945
Email: KernsM@nia.nih.gov

6

PAR-08-202

OBSSR

07/15/2008

08/17/2008

05/02/2009

R43/R44

Technological Innovations for Interdisciplinary Research Incorporating the Behavioral and Social Sciences (SBIR [R43/R44])

Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to solicit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for development of new, innovative technologies for research integrating human social and/or behavioral science with other disciplines.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Michael-David A.R.R. Kerns, M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Health Scientist Administrator
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 2892-9205
Telephone: 301-496-9322
Fax: (301) 402-2945
Email: KernsM@nia.nih.gov

7

PA-08-165

NCI

05/02/2008

05/16/2008

05/08/2011

R21

Stem Cells and Cancer (R21)

Purpose. This initiative intends to stimulate efforts on isolation and characterization of tumor stem cells from a large spectrum of tumors. Such studies are important in order to understand the progression of malignant diseases.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Ronald A. Kohanski, Ph.D.
Biology of Aging Program
National Institute on Aging 
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2C231, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: 301-496-6402
Fax: 301-402-0010
E-mail: kohanskir@mail.nih.gov

8

PAR-08-158

NIMH

04/24/2008

05/26/2008

01/29/2011

R21/R33

Mouse Models Containing Human Alleles: Novel Tools to Study Brain Function (R21/R33)

Purpose. This initiative invites Phased Innovation (R21/R33) grant applications from organizations /institutions that propose the development and characterization of novel mouse models that express human genes or human genetic elements that can aid in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying brain function and the physiological function/significance of gene variants and gene dosage abnormalities that have been identified as possibly being involved in mental disorders, addiction, neurodegenerative disorders of aging, and alcoholism as well as related comorbid conditions.

Scientific/Research Contact:
D. Stephen Snyder, Ph.D.
Division of Neuroscience
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave, Room 350, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9350
Fax: (301) 496-1494
Email: ss82f@nih.gov

9

PA-08-146

NIMH

04/16/2008

07/05/2008

05/08/2011

R43, R44

Probes and Instrumentation for Monitoring and Manipulating Nervous System Plasticity (SBIR [R43/R44])

Purpose: This initiative is released in affiliation with the Neuroscience Blueprint, with Institutes and Centers participating independently.  It encourages Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to focus on the development of tools or techniques that will significantly advance the current state of the art in neuroplasticity research.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Bradley C. Wise, Ph.D.
Program Director, Fundamental Neuroscience
Neuroscience & Neuropsychology of Aging Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 350
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9205
Phone: 301-496-9350
Fax: 301-496-1494
Email: wiseb@nia.nih.gov

10

PA-08-137

NIMH

04/09/2008

07/05/2008

05/08/2011

R43/R44

Development of PET and SPECT Ligands for Brain Imaging (SBIR [R43/R44])

 

Purpose. This initiative is intended to stimulate the commercial development of novel radioligands for positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging in human brain, and to incorporate pilot or clinical feasibility evaluation in pre-clinical studies, model development, or clinical studies.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Neil Buckholtz, Ph.D.
Chief, Dementias of Aging Branch
Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 350
Bethesda, MD  20892
Phone: 301-496-9350
Fax: 301-496-1494
Email: buckholn@nia.nih.gov

11

PAR-08-138

NICHD

04/09/2008

08/24/2008

09/25/2010

R01

Genetic Screens to Enhance Zebrafish Research (R01)

Purpose. This FOA encourages investigator-initiated applications designed to exploit the power of the zebrafish as a vertebrate model for biomedical and behavioral research.  Applications proposing to develop new genetic screens of high priority to the zebrafish community that will advance the detection and characterization of genes, pathways, and phenotypes of interest in development and aging, organ formation, neural processes, behavior, sensory processes, physiological processes, and disease processes are welcome. 

Scientific/Research Contact:
Nancy L. Nadon, Ph.D.
Chief, Biological Resources Branch
Biology of Aging Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., GW 2C231
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Phone: 301-402-7744
FAX: 301-402-5997
Email: nadonn@nia.nih.gov

12

PAR-08-135

NCCAM

04/03/2008

05/16/2008

05/08/2011

R21

Exploratory/Developmental Grant for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Studies of Humans (R21)

Purpose. This initiative encourages the submission of high quality, preliminary research of humans that will advance the science of CAM.  Such studies will ultimately provide a solid foundation and justification for larger, subsequent clinical studies to determine definitively the efficacy and effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Lisbeth Nielsen, Ph. D.
Program Director, Psychological Development and Integrative Science
Behavioral and Social Research Program
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., #533
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-402-4156
FAX: 301-402-0051
Email: nielsenli@nia.nih.gov

13

PA-08-121
and PA-08-122

NINR

03/28/2008

05/05/2008

05/08/2011

R01, R21

Symptom Interactions in Cancer and Immune Disorders (R01) & (R21)

Purpose. This initiative solicits grant applications from applicant organizations that propose to (a) identify and assess biobehavioral interactions among two or more related and co-occurring symptoms; (b) characterize mechanisms and pathways underlying the symptom interactions; (c) elucidate the level of interaction necessary for categorization as a symptom cluster; and/or (d) design and test interventions targeted to interacting or clustered symptoms that are hypothesized to lead to beneficial patient outcomes.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Basil A. Eldadah, MD, PhD
Program Officer, Geriatrics Branch
Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program
National Institute on Aging
Gateway Building, Suite 3C-307
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 (for FedEx use 20814)
Phone: (301) 496-6761
Fax: (301) 402-1784
Email: eldadahb@nia.nih.gov

G. NOTICES ISSUED BY NIA (Notices are sorted by release date. Most recent Notices are at the top of this list.)

#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease Date
Title

1

NOT-AG-08-006

NIA

06/24/2008

NIA Announces New Online Ordering System for Users of the Aged Rodent Colonies

2

NOT-AG-08-005

NIA

06/06/2008

Request for Information (RFI): Emerging Capabilities for Non-Invasive Imaging of Brain Structure and Function (Neuroscience Blueprint)

3

NOT-AG-08-004

NIA

05/20/2008

NIA Mutant Mouse Aging Colony for Biogerontology Research

4

NOT-AG-08-003

NIA

04/07/2008

NIA Administrative Supplements for Translational Research Leading to New Interventions, Health Practices and Policies

5

NOT-AG-08-002

NIA

04/01/2008

Request for Information (RFI): Large Scale Clinical Trials in the Elderly

6

NOT-AG-08-001

NIA

03/27/2008

Request for Information Related to Planned Funding Opportunities for Cognitive Aging Research

H. NOTICES ISSUED BY NIH. Not Roadmap-related. (Notices are sorted by release date. Most recent Notices are at the top of this list.)
#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease DateTitle

1

NOT-OD-08-094

NIH

08/08/2008

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Contract Solicitation (PHS 2009-1) Now Available

2

NOT-AG-08-007

NIH

08/06/2008

Notice of Deadline Extension for Request for Information Soliciting Input on Emerging Capabilities for Non-Invasive Imaging of Brain Structure and Function (Neuroscience Blueprint)

3

NOT-AI-08-059

NIH

08/06/2008

AMMENDMENT: PAR-07-447 - Exploratory/Developmental Investigations on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (R03)

4

NOT-OD-08-100

NIH

08/06/2008

NIH Offers SBIR Niche Assessment Program to Phase I Awardees

5

NOT-OD-08-098

NIH

08/01/2008

Announcing the Availability of the Application Guide for the Pilot Transition from PureEdge to Adobe-based SF424 (R&R) Grant Application Forms (RFA-AI-08-020, RFA-DE-09-001 and RFA-DE-09-002)

6

NOT-OD-08-099

NIH

08/01/2008

Notice of Re-issuance of Kirschstein-NRSA T32 (PA-08-226) and T35 (PA-08-227) Funding Opportunity Announcements

7

NOT-OD-08-095

NIH

07/31/2008

Reminders Regarding Inclusion of Special Features in Grant Applications

8

NOT-OD-08-092

NIH

07/09/2008

Delays in Grant Application Submission due to Fires – 2008

9

NOT-OD-08-084

NIH

07/03/2008

Notice of NIH Office of Rare Diseases Opportunities for Researchers to Translate New Genetic Tests from Laboratory to Clinical Testing: Collaboration, Education, and Test Translation (CETT) Program

10

NOT-OD-08-091

NIH

07/03/2008

NIH Implementation of Government-wide Standard Terms and Conditions for Research Grants

11

NOT-OD-08-083

NIH

07/02/2008

NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (LRP)

12

NOT-OD-08-085

NIH

07/02/2008

Extramural Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP-PR): Program Specific Information

13

NOT-OD-08-086

NIH

07/02/2008

Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research (LRP-HDR): Program Specific Information

14

NOT-OD-08-087

NIH

07/02/2008

Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Contraception and Infertility Researchers (LRP-CIR): Program Specific Information

15

NOT-OD-08-088

NIH

07/02/2008

Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Researchers (LRP-CR): Program Specific Information

16

NOT-OD-08-089

NIH

07/02/2008

Extramural Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds (LRP-IDB): Program Specific Information

17

NOT-OD-08-090

NIH

07/02/2008

Announcement of a Pilot for the Transition from PureEdge to Adobe-based SF424 (R&R) Grant Application Forms (RFA-AI-08-020, RFA-DE-09-001 and RFA-DE-09-002)

18

NOT-OD-08-082

NIH

06/25/2008

NIH Policy on Submission of Additional Grant Application Materials

19

NOT-MH-08-012

NIH

06/18/2008

Request for Information (RFI): What Role Might the NIH (Neuroscience Blueprint) Play in Developing Neuroscience-Related Educational Materials for the K-12 Community?

20

NOT-OD-08-081

NIH

06/18/2008

NIH Opens xTrain to All Federal Demonstration Partnership Members

21

NOT-OD-08-080

NIH

06/13/2008

Delays in Grant Application Submission due to Floods – June 2008

22

NOT-OD-08-076

NIH

06/10/2008

OLAW Institutional Official (IO) Outreach Program

23

NOT-OD-08-077

NIH

06/10/2008

OLAW IACUC Staff Outreach Program

24

NOT-OD-08-073

NIH

05/23/2008

NIH/AHRQ Set Transition from PureEdge to Adobe Application Forms for December 2008 and Plan Subsequent Transition of Remaining Mechanisms to Electronic Submission

25

NOT-OD-08-075

NIH

05/23/2008

New GSA Directive Affects NIH Reimbursement Process for New Reviewers and Reviewers Up for CCR Renewal

26

NOT-OD-08-069

NIH

05/16/2008

Extension of Several NRSA Training (T), NRSA Fellowship (F), and Career Development (K) Funding Opportunity Announcements

27

NOT-OD-08-071

NIH

05/15/2008

NIH Implements New Procedures to Protect NIH Application Data Sent to Peer Reviewers on Compact Disks

28

NOT-OD-08-070

NIH

05/14/2008

Findings of Scientific Misconduct

29

NOT-OD-08-067

NIH

04/15/2008

May IACUC 101 & 201 PLUS Workshops in Delray Beach, Florida

30

NOT-OD-08-066

NIH

04/11/2008

NIH Renews Focus on Protecting Sensitive Data and Information Used in Research

31

NOT-OD-08-063

NIH

04/10/2008

NIH Announces the Posting of Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Financial Conflict of Interest Requirements for All NIH-Supported Institutions

32

NOT-OD-08-064

NIH

04/10/2008

Revised NIH Parental Leave Policy for the Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Awards

33

NOT-OD-08-065

NIH

04/10/2008

Revision of NIH Policy Concerning Concurrent Support from Mentored Career Development (K) Award and a Research Grant

34

NOT-OD-08-062

NIH

04/03/2008

SCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop on May 7, 2008 in Bethesda, MD

35

NOT-OD-08-061

NIH

04/02/2008

NIH Announces New Centralized Processing Center for Receipt of Grant Closeout Documents and Reminds Grantees of Required Closeout Reports for NIH Assistance Awards

36

NOT-OD-08-060

NIH

03/28/2008

Request for Information: NIH Public Access Policy

 

I. NOTICES ISSUED BY OTHER ICs - No Notices in this category during this time period were published.

 

NIH NOTICES & INITIATIVES - Roadmap-related

J. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES –RFAs (NIH's)–Roadmap-related.  (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.)
#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease Date
Opening DateExpiration DateActivity Code(s)Title

1

RFA-RM-08-017

Roadmap

07/16/2008

09/28/2008

10/29/2008

R01

Epigenomics of Human Health and Disease (R01)

2

RFA-RM-08-021

Roadmap

07/15/2008

n/a

10/29/2008

U54

Renewal of the National Technology Centers for Networks and Pathways Program (U54)

3

RFA-RM-08-026 and
RFA-RM-08-027

Roadmap

07/15/2008

09/02/2008

10/03/2008

R01, R21

Development of New Technologies Needed for Studying the Human Microbiome (R01) & (R21)

4

RFA-RM-08-020

Roadmap

07/14/2008

09/02/2008

10/03/2008

R01

Molecular Libraries Screening Instrumentation (R01)

5

RFA-RM-08-019

Roadmap

06/13/2008

n/a

10/22/2008

P50

Centers for Innovation in Membrane Protein Production for Structure Determination (P50)

 

K. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's)-Roadmap-related.
No PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's) that were Roadmap-related were published during this time period.

 

L. NOTICES ISSUED BY NIH (Central). Roadmap-related
(Notices are sorted by release date. Most recent Notices are at the top of this list.
#Announcement
Number
Issuing OrganizationRelease Date
Opening DateExpiration DateActivity Code(s)Title

1

NOT-RM-08-020

Roadmap

05/30/2008

n/a

n/a

   n/a

Correction of the Response Due date of Request for Information (RFI): To Solicit Ideas for Common Fund / Roadmap Trans-NIH Strategic Initiatives NOT-RM-08-014

2

NOT-RM-08-016

Roadmap

05/15/2008

n/a

n/a

 n/a

Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Applications: Renewal of the National Technology Centers for Networks and Pathways Program

3

NOT-RM-08-015

Roadmap

04/11/2008

n/a

n/a

 n/a

Changes in Letter of Intent and Application Receipt Dates and Clarifications to RFA-RM-08-012

4

NOT-RM-08-012

Roadmap

03/24/2008

n/a

n/a

  U54

Notice of Amendment to the Resubmission Restriction, Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award (U54), RFA-RM-08-002

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