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​​​NICHD issues News Releases and Media Advisories to the news media. Spotlight and Research Feature articles explain NICHD research findings and public health issues to the general public. An Item of Interest is a short announcement of relevant information, such as a notable staff change.

Spotlight: Women in Science: Alison Cernich: A Practice in Resilience and Compassion

Read about the career and achievements of NICHD Deputy Director Dr. Alison Cernich.

Director's Corner: Reflecting on our Science Advances in 2020

2020 was a year filled with many challenges. NICHD remained focused on our core mission, advancing key research in women’s health, reproductive science, rare childhood diseases and many more. Watch the video below and review our research highlights of 2020.

Spotlight: Selected NICHD Research Advances of 2020

Read about NICHD’s research findings and activities from 2020.

Director's Corner: Celebrating 30 Years of Medical Rehabilitation Research

Our National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research has advanced the field with significant achievements over the past 30 years that have improved the health, independence and quality of life of people with disabilities.

Item of Interest: NICHD Selects Six Infrastructure Centers to Promote Rehabilitation Research

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development recently selected six centers for its Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource Network.

Spotlight: Selected NICHD Research Advances of 2019

Read about NICHD’s notable research findings and activities from 2019.

Spotlight: How artificial intelligence and other new technologies are advancing healthcare

Scientists and engineers are pioneering new tools and methods to advance healthcare in revolutionary ways. Learn about emerging technologies funded by NICHD.

Item of Interest: Interested in Medical Rehabilitation? NIH Wants to Hear from You

NIH invites comments on its Plan of Rehabilitation Research to help update the plan.

Release: NIH to fund national data collection on new mothers with disabilities

Collaboration with CDC aimed at evaluating pregnancy initiatives and outcomes

Spotlight: Selected NICHD Research Advances of 2017

Over the past year, NICHD contributed to numerous scientific advances and key initiatives.

NIH-funded rehabilitation technologies receive FDA clearance

Devices bolster function and ability for people with disabilities or injuries.

Selected NICHD Research Advances of 2016

NICHD had a very productive year in 2016. Staff responded quickly to Zika virus and led the effort to develop the NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation. The following snapshots are examples of the many advances made possible by NICHD this year.

Getting to Know the New NICHD Director

NICHD Director Dr. Diana Bianchi shares some thoughts about joining NICHD.

Rehabilitation Research at NICHD

Rehabilitation medicine includes efforts to improve function and minimize impairment due to illnesses or injuries. Learn more about NICHD’s rehabilitation research.

Neuroscience Research Resources

NICHD supports a variety of research projects and networks that are useful to neuroscientists. Find a detailed list here.

NICHD Co-Sponsors White House Disability Summit

More than 50 million Americans, about 1 in 5 people, are living with a disability. People with disabilities tend to be less physically active than people without disabilities and have higher rates of corresponding health problems such as obesity, heart disease, hypertension and stroke.

Picture This: NICHD Support for Neuroscience Research

At the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience , held in San Diego, California, from November 9–13, more than 30,000 neuroscientists from around the world will share their latest research results and learn about new advances and opportunities in the field.

Wireless, implanted sensor broadens range of brain research

A compact, self-contained sensor recorded and transmitted brain activity data wirelessly for more than a year in early stage animal tests, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Celebrating 20 Years of Medical Rehabilitation Research

On December, 13, 2011, the NICHD collaborated with the Foundation for the NIH to host a scientific symposium to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the NCMRR and to provide a forum for discussions of the Center’s history and accomplishments.

Scientific Vision: The Next Decade

On December 5, 2012, the NICHD released the Scientific Vision: The Next Decade, the culmination of a collaborative process that began in 2011 to identify the most promising scientific opportunities for the Institute and the research community to pursue over the next decade. The Vision statement was made available during the NICHD’s 50th anniversary colloquium.
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