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
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Systematic and Nationally Coordinated Approach for Newborn Blood Spot Screening Is Needed, Says New Report
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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.
Recent Publications
Diagnostic Tools, Gaps, and Collaborative Pathways in Human H5N1 Detection: Rapid Expert Consultation
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2025
Exploring Clinical Guidelines for the Adoption of Genomic Testing: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief
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2025
Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies: 2024 Annual Report
2025
Mitigating Arboviral Threat and Strengthening Public Health Preparedness: Proceedings of a Workshop
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2024
Strengthening Indigenous America: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief
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2024
Assessing the Burden of and Potential Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief
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2024