The National Institute of General Medical Sciences supports basic biomedical research that increases understanding of life processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The Institute's programs encompass the areas of cell biology, biophysics, genetics, developmental biology, pharmacology, physiology, biological chemistry, bioinformatics, computational biology, and minority biomedical research and training.
More information about NIGMS can be found under the following headings.
Biographical sketch of NIGMS director Jeremy M. Berg, Ph.D., and related links.
Introduction to NIGMS, including the Institute's mission, divisions, major initiatives, and research and research training programs.
Fast facts about NIGMS
Organizational chart, organizational and alphabetical staff lists, and contact information by research area.
Current NIGMS job vacancies, as well as links to other available NIH positions.
Budget statements, Congressional justifications, expenditures by mechanism, and financial management strategy.
Information about the National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council, including the Council roster, meeting dates, and meeting minutes, as well as a link to the Council Web site.
Directions for visiting NIGMS on the NIH campus.
Links to various Internet sites, including general biological science references, funding agencies, and scientific societies.
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