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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine establish an ad hoc committee to examine pediatric research supported by NIH. The committee will consider the perspectives of multiple NIH Institutes and Centers in its deliberations. After reviewing the current NIH pediatric research portfolio and structure, the committee will make recommendations focused on improving NIH’s overall support of child health research. The committee may also consider ways in which the NIH Clinical Center could be used to advance innovative pediatric research.
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One Pager for Patients and Caregivers
This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.
One Pager for Professional Societies and Coalitions
This document outlines key report messaging relevant to professional societies and coalitions.
One Pager for Pediatric Investigators
This document outlines key report messaging relevant to pediatric researchers.
One Pager for Non-Pediatric Investigators
This document outlines key report messaging relevant to non-pediatric researchers.
Report Highlights
This document outlines key findings and recommendations from the report.
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Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health
Consensus Study Report
·2026
Recent advances in pediatric health, such as declines in child mortality, would never have happened without significant and consistent federal investment - supported by Congress and led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Despite these advances, there is broad consensus among experts that ch...
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