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Science Policy Branch (SPB)
What We Do:
The Science Policy Branch provides scientific leadership and advice on a wide range of drug abuse research and policy issues. Specifically, SPB:
- Identifies science policy issues and prepares analyses and briefing materials
- Develops and/or reviews all materials for the public, including publications and other resources
- Develops NIDA’s Congressional Budget Justification and testimony
- Oversees the development of NIDA's strategic plans which reflect the Institute's scientific and programmatic priorities
- Responds to inquiries from NIH, HHS, other Federal Agencies, Congress, and the White House
- Coordinates NIDA's activities related to the National Drug Control Strategy
- Coordinates NIDA's research training program
- Supports NIDA’s science education program to provide educators with tools that can be used to effectively interest students in science and increase adult science literacy
- Directs constituent relations with scientific, professional, and community-based organizations with an interest in drug abuse research and related issues
- Coordinates NIDA's science meetings program
- Conducts analyses of NIDA’s research grant portfolio
- Serves as OMB Clearance Office for NIDA-sponsored data collections
- Conducts evaluations of NIDA programs
- Coordinates animal welfare-related activities
This page was last updated April 3, 2012.
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