As the lead NIH Institute for end-of-life research, NINR supports funding and research opportunities aimed at assisting individuals, families, and health care professionals in managing the symptoms of life limiting conditions and planning for end-of-life decisions. NINR also recognizes that high-quality, evidence-based palliative care is critical for maintaining quality of life at any stage of illness, not just at the end of life. This research addresses issues such as: relieving symptoms and suffering; and understanding decision-making by patients, caregivers, and health care providers. For more information about NINR-funded research on end of life and palliative care, please visit the Office of End-of-Life and Palliative Care Research (OEPCR) webpage.
For More Information:
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What is Palliative Care?
Learn about what palliative care is and find answers to questions that patients and families may have about this type of care.
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Office of End-of-Life and Palliative Care Research (OEPCR)
OEPCR manages the funding activities of NINR in end-of-life and palliative care research including support of EOLPC activities across the NIH and extramural community.
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Press Releases
A listing of NINR press releases related to palliative care and end-of-life research.
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Multimedia
A central location to view videos, listen to podcasts, and more about palliative care and end-of-life research.
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Reports, Papers, and Resources
A point of access to reports, papers, event materials, and other resources about end-of-life and palliative care.
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NIH and Federal Resources in End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Information about EOL research at other NIH Institutes, EOL research at other federal agencies, and other related information.
Contact NINR about End-of-Life and Palliative Care Research and Training
Office of End-of-Life and Palliative Care Research (OEPCR):
Dr. Jeri L. Miller
Chief
OEPCR
301-594-6152
jmiller@mail.nih.gov
Dr. Lynn S. Adams
Health Science Administrator
OEPCR
301-594-8911
lynn.adams@nih.gov
Dr. Karen Kehl
Health Science Administrator
OEPCR
301-496-9629
karen.kehl@nih.gov
For Research Training and Fellowship Opportunities:
Dr. David Banks
Program Director
DESP
301-496-9558
banksdh@mail.nih.gov