What is NIGMS?
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIGMS supports basic research and training nationwide, increasing our understanding of life processes and laying the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. More information about NIGMS and its mission is available in the NIGMS Overview.
Where is NIGMS located?
NIGMS is located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, in the suburban Washington, DC, area. NIGMS staff work in the William H. Natcher Building (Building 45). Find directions and maps.
NIGMS BY THE NUMBERS
$1.9 Billion
Budget
(FY 2008)
4,542 NIGMS-funded research grants
(FY 2008)
4,303
NIGMS-supported trainees
(FY 2008)
1962
Year established
67
NIGMS-supported Nobel Prizes
35 in physiology or medicine
32 in chemistry
(1962-2008)
5
Divisions
1
Center
What is the NIGMS budget?
In Fiscal Year 2008, Congress appropriated $1.9 billion to NIGMS.
How many grants does NIGMS fund?
At any given time, NIGMS supports approximately 4,500 research grants—approximately 10 percent of the grants funded by NIH as a whole. NIGMS also supports approximately 25 percent of the trainees who receive assistance from NIH.
Who leads NIGMS?
The NIGMS Director is Jeremy M. Berg, Ph.D. Visit the Director's Corner for biographical information.
What is the organizational structure of NIGMS?
NIGMS is organized into divisions and a center that support research and research training in a range of scientific fields. One division has the specific mission of increasing the number of biomedical and behavioral scientists who are members of underrepresented minority groups. The divisions and center include:
Division of Cell Biology and Biophysics
Division of Extramural Activities
Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology
Division of Minority Opportunities in Research
Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry
Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
How can I contact NIGMS staff with questions about grants and funding?
Contact NIGMS scientific staff by name or by research area.
Where can I find free educational resources about science and health research supported by NIGMS?
NIGMS produces a number of educational publications about biomedical science and basic research. Browse and order free educational resources.
I am a member of the media. How do I arrange an interview with an NIGMS scientist?
Find media contacts by research area or call 301-496-7301 to schedule an interview.
How can I contact NIGMS with general questions?
You can reach the NIGMS Office of Communications and Public Liaison by e-mail at info@nigms.nih.gov; phone: 301-496-7301; fax: 301-402-0224; or mail to 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Room 3AN.32, Bethesda, MD 20892-6200.
Content created July 2008
