Current News

Vaccines and Medications in Pregnancy Surveillance System (VAMPSS)
(February 16, 2009)

NIH Loan Repayment Programs
(September 2, 2009)

FDA Transparency Task Force - FDA Blog Available through November
(August 7, 2009)

Remarks of President Obama – National Academy of Sciences
(April 29, 2009)

White House Press Release - MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
(March 9, 2009)

On May 30, 2008 Dr. Robert Brent received an honorary degree from Thomas Jefferson University. This is the first time in Jefferson's 184-year history that an active facility member was so honored. On July 7, 2008 Dr. Brent was inducted into the International Academy of Perinatal Medicine in the splendiferous ceremony at the Unites Nations. On September 23, 2008 he received the highest award in Pediatrics, the Alfred I. duPont Award for Excellence in Children's' Health Care for his contribution to children's health care and specifically on his research dealing with the risks of radiation to the developing embryo. On September 26, 2008 he was presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Rochester and delivered the Distinguished Alumnus Lecture, "Saving Lives and Changing Family Histories."
(February 6, 2009)

FASEB Postdoctoral Professional Development and Enrichment Award 2009 - Call for Applications
The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2009 FASEB Postdoctoral Professional Development and Enrichment Award.  A total of six (6) individual awards are available to provide resources to support the development and enrichment of leadership skills and training of postdoctorates or new (within one-year) assistant professors. (more...)
(January 27, 2009)

HHS: Developmental Mechanisms of Human Structural Birth Defects (P01) Grant
The purpose of this Program Announcement is to support innovative, multidisciplinary, interactive, and synergistic program projects that integrate basic, translational, and clinical approaches to understanding the developmental biology and genetic basis of congenital human malformations. (more...)
(December 7, 2008)

Updated Timeline for Implementation of Key Actions in the NIH Peer Review System
Applications submitted to the NIH for grants or cooperative agreements to support biomedical and behavioral research are evaluated for scientific and technical merit through the NIH peer review system. Below is the updated timeline for implementation of key actions in the NIH peer review system. (more...)
(December 7, 2008)

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Excellence in Science Award 2010, “Recognizing the Research Accomplishments of Women Scientists” The FASEB Excellence in Science Award is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company to recognize outstanding achievement by women in biological science. All women who are members of one or more of the member societies of FASEB are eligible for nomination. (more...)
(December 7, 2008)

RFA: Computational Toxicology Research Centers: in vitro and in silico Models Of Developmental Toxicity Pathways
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing to develop in vitro and in silico (computational) models for developmental toxicity pathways. (more...)
(November 13, 2008)

NIH Seeks Proposals for 2009 Director's Pioneer and New Innovator Awards
NIH welcomes proposals for 2009 NIH Director's Pioneer Awards and New Innovator Awards. Both programs are part of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research and support exceptionally creative scientists who take highly innovative, potentially high-impact approaches to major challenges in biomedical or behavioral research. (more...)
(October 29, 2008)

FASEB Public Affairs Quarterly Report, July-September, 2008
(October 15, 2008)

NIH Loan Repayment Program
Receive Up to $35,000 Annually – December 1, 2008 Deadline (more...)
(September 12, 2008)

Fourth Annual NIH Director's Pioneer Award Symposium
September 22-23, 2008
You are invited to attend the fourth annual NIH Director's Pioneer Award Symposium.(more...)
(August 13, 2008)

NIH HELPS ADVANCE WOMEN IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAREERS
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a Request for Applications (RFA) to support research on causal factors and interventions that promote and support the careers of women in biomedical and behavioral science and engineering. The initiative will provide $2 to $3 million to fund up to eight R01 awards in fiscal year 2009. (more...)
(August 12, 2008)

FASEB Update: More Money for Research
(June 24, 2008)

FASEB Diversity Award: Call for Nominations
(April 22, 2008)

National Children's Study Announces 22 New Study Centers
(October 5, 2007)