Biomedical and Health Sciences Program Area
This program area addresses basic biomedical, translational, clinical, and health sciences research, development, and policy. Our work also addresses workforce issues, bioethics, legal and societal contexts, and the resilience and health security of communities.
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News and Updates
National Academies Launch Fast-Track Review of Latest Evidence for Whether Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endanger Public Health and Welfare
News Release
Systematic and Nationally Coordinated Approach for Newborn Blood Spot Screening Is Needed, Says New Report
News Release
Leadership and coordination are needed at the national level to build on the strength of newborn screening programs that test babies for serious health conditions.
Our Expertise
The Biomedical and Health Sciences program area convenes leading scientists, clinicians, ethicists, and policymakers to provide independent advice on the research and policies that shape public health and biomedical innovation. Our work spans the full continuum — from discovery to application — connecting fundamental research to population-level health and well-being.
Our studies and workshops advance progress in biomedical and translational research, public health preparedness, and workforce sustainability. We explore the ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies, inform decision making on global health priorities, and provide guidance on health security and radiation protection.
Description
Addresses basic biomedical, translational, clinical, and health sciences research, development, and policy. Addresses workforce issues, bioethics, legal and societal contexts, and the resilience and health security of communities.
Contributors
Staff
Clare Stroud
Lead
Major units and sub-units
Center for Health, People, and Places
Lead
Biomedical and Health Sciences Program Area
Lead