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Transcript of Speakers' Remarks: National Children's Study Announcement of New Study Centers

On December 12, 2014, the NIH Director decided to close the National Children’s Study. The information on this page is not being updated and is provided for reference only.

In October 2008, Duane Alexander, M.D., Peter Scheidt, M.D., M.P.H., and John McGrath, Ph.D. announced new Study Centers for the National Children's Study.