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Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli
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You know that feeling when you’re drinking & something “goes down the wrong pipe”? #NIH -funded research at @UCSF ID’d airway cells that sense when fluid is aspirated or acid is regurgitated, which could help prevent pneumonia & treat chronic cough.
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Extramural Research
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Did you know @NIH is made up of 27 institutes and centers? 24 of those make grant awards. 💸 Learn more about the NIH grants process with @CSRPeerReview on May 15! Register for the webinar: #NIHgrantsprocess #NIHgrants
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News: Lower dose of mpox vaccine is safe and generates six-week antibody response equivalent to standard regimen
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This in-depth NIH Research in Context article explores the development of more effective ways to treat #depression , including personalized treatment approaches and both old and new drugs.
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NIAID News
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On #WorldMalariaDay , NIAID renews its commitment to finding new ways to combat malaria-causing mosquitoes and developing innovative malaria diagnostics, treatments in the face of growing drug resistance, and vaccines.
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Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli
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A survey of older Americans found many are still avoiding public spaces & interactions after the #COVID19 pandemic. Social isolation can have negative health effects, underscoring the need to find safe ways for people to engage with their communities. #NIH
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NIHdpc
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Join us ( @NIHdpc ) and @EnhanceScience in celebrating you—members of the scientific research training community. On April 24, post a photo of yourself holding a piece of paper that says #FaceOfScience on it and tell us: What do you love most about being a scientist?
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News: Gene-based therapy restores cellular development and function in brain cells from people with Timothy syndrome
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Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli
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1⃣ Pay level revision for NRSA recipients is a 1st step toward reaffirming the value & progressing toward appropriate compensation for #NIH ’s pre- and postdoctoral scholars.
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@theNCI
National Cancer Institute
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Tune in to the next #CancerMoonshot seminar on April 25 to learn about "Implementation Science and the Development of Preclinical Models to Improve the #EarlyDetection and Treatment of Cancer." #CancerTreatment
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@NIMHgov
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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Consider practicing self-care outside today! Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. Get tips at: . #EarthDay
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#NIH is revising the application & peer review process for fellowship grants. We want to make sure promising scientists aren’t left behind. Learn more about the changes taking effect after 1/25/25:
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Scientists recently identified gut bacteria that can alter cholesterol levels and other factors linked to heart disease. The findings suggest that heart disease risk might be lowered with strategies to alter the levels of specific gut bacteria.
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