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Science Update: Testosterone protects males from miscarriage caused by genomic instability and inflammation

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Media Advisory: New protocol could ease diagnosis of bacterial infections in infants

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Spotlight: Food for Health: Nutrition Research across the Lifespan

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NICHD Strategic Plan

NICHD has launched a collaborative process to revise and update its strategic plan. Learn more.

opioids

NICHD-Supported Opioids Research

NICHD is committed to understanding how opioids affect infants, children, and pregnant and reproductive-age women.

Director's Corner

Ring Out the Old and Ring in the New

Diana W. Bianchi, M.D., Director

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Grant Information

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Funding Opportunities

Active Funding Announcements
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Divisions, Centers & Offices

Office of the NICHD Director (OD)

Division of Extramural Research (DER)

Division of Intramural Population Health Research (DIPHR)

Division of Intramural Research (DIR)

National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR)