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About Us
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports research in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language.
A Message from the NIDCD Director
NIDCD-supported scientists have made astonishing advances in our mission areas of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. Numerous discoveries have expanded our knowledge base and led to improved diagnosis, treatment, and technology for people with communication disorders.
Dr. James F. Battey, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Director, NIDCD
Mission
The NIDCD's mandate to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research planning documents.
Strategic Plans
Strategic Plans help the NIDCD prioritize its research funding by identifying areas of outstanding promise, as well as identifying knowledge gaps.
NIDCD History and Milestones
Important milestones and events in the NIDCD's history since its founding in 1988.
Organizational Structure and Staff
NIDCD's staff, offices and divisions.
Job Opportunities
Information about job openings, training, and continuing education.
Congressional Testimony and the NIDCD Budget
Current and past congressional testimony and budgets.
Advisory Groups and Review Committees
Information about and meeting schedules for the Advisory Council, Board of Scientific Counselors, Communications Disorders Review Committee, and Special Emphasis Panel.
Contact Us
Talk to a health information specialist toll free, media inquiries, and technical questions.
Get Involved
Activities and campaigns to engage the public and ways to make a contribution to help NIDCD.