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Oversight Unit

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 Publish New Report Reviewing Evidence for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and U.S. Climate, Health, and Welfare

News Release

A new National Academies report reviews evidence gathered by the scientific community since 2009 on greenhouse gas emissions and their effects on U.S. climate, health, and welfare.

Sep 17, 2025
Wildfire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, January 8, 2025, towards Getty Center and Brentwood. Images showcase dense smoke clouds, burning hillsides, and urban areas at risk. 2pm - 3pm.

National Academies Launch Fast-Track Review of Latest Evidence for Whether Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endanger Public Health and Welfare

News Release

Aug 7, 2025
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) building

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.

May 1, 2025
Newborn blood-spot screening test
About Events Projects Publications/Resources News and updates

Projects

Potential Research Priorities to Inform Readiness and Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1): A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Examining Clinical Guidelines for the Adoption of Genomic Testing: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Enhancing the Resilience of Healthcare and Public Health Critical Infrastructure: A Workshop

Workshop

Clinical Follow-Up and Care for Those Impacted by the JP-5 Releases at Red Hill

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Approaches to Address Unmet Research Needs in Traumatic Brain Injury Among Older Adults: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Examining Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor (GLP-1R) Agonists for Central Nervous System Disorders: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Applying Neurobiological Insights on Stress to Foster Resilience Across the Lifespan: A Workshop

Workshop

The Intersection of Regenerative Medicine and Women’s Health: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Sustaining Community Engagement in Genomics Research: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Health in Buildings Roundtable

Roundtable/Forum

In Formation

Advancing Data Sharing to Strengthen One Health Effectiveness: A Webinar Series

Action Collaborative

In Progress

Webinar Series on Changing Public Perceptions to Build Awareness, Knowledge, and Uptake of Palliative Care: An Evidence-based Approach

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

Completed

Innovation Trends in Technologies for the Prevention, Treatment, and Management of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Toward a Framework to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials - A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment

Consensus/Advisory Activity
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