Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop (2026)

Chapter: 7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development

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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Navigating Complexity: From Research to Drug Development." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29430.
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