A Statement from the NIH Director, Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D.,
Regarding the “National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006”
“I commend Congress for its overwhelming bipartisan show
of support and confidence in the National Institutes of Health. The
passage of the 2006 NIH reauthorization bill is an affirmation
of the importance of NIH and its vital role in advancing biomedical
research to improve the health of the Nation. The legislation
preserves the core authorities of NIH, while adding new tools to
maximize NIH’s effectiveness. Congress has taken an important
step towards modernizing the operation of NIH, in conformance with
a new era of science. It brings greater hope for the many people
across the Nation and around the world suffering from disease and
disability. It also increases our future potential
for pre-empting disease before it strikes and improving people's
health.
This support from Congress could not have come at a better moment. We
are at a pivotal point in the history of medical research now
is the time to take full advantage of the tremendous momentum in
science to help revolutionize medicine and health in this country.”
The Office of the
Director, the central office at NIH, is responsible for setting
policy for NIH, which includes 27 Institutes and Centers. This
involves planning, managing, and coordinating the programs and
activities of all NIH components. The Office of the Director
also includes program offices which are responsible for stimulating
specific areas of research throughout NIH. Additional information
is available at http://www.nih.gov/icd/od/.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) The Nation's
Medical Research Agency is comprised of 27 Institutes
and Centers and is a component of the U. S. Department of Health
and Human Services. It is the primary Federal agency for conducting
and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research,
and investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common
and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs,
visit www.nih.gov.
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