Focus On Tools & Topics
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Bioengineering
Bioengineering-related information, research highlights, and resources, including information on program announcements.
Bioengineering includes:
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Biomarkers
The NINDS biomarker program is focused on improving the quality and efficiency of neurotherapeutic clinical research toward Phase II and beyond by supporting rigorous biomarker validation.
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Health Disparities
The NINDS supports a wide variety of health disparities-related programs. Learn more about what these grantees are doing across the Nation.
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Neuroethics
The NINDS neuroethics program supports neuroethics-related research, proactively addresses ethical questions that arise from NINDS research, and provides neuroethics resources.
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Stem Cell
Stem cell research-related information, research highlights, and resources in this rapidly-developing area of research.