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APS Science Policy Update
October 5, 2007
In this issue:
- NIH Extramural Nexus
- FASEB Washington Update
- Breakthrough in Bioscience — Asthma
NIH Extramural Nexus
The September issue if the NIH Extramural Nexus is now available. In this issue Norka Ruiz-Bravo discusses new investigators at NIH, and Alan Krensky outlines priorities for the new Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives (OPASI). http://grants.nih.gov/grants/partners/0907Nexus.htm
FASEB Washington Update
FASEB’s latest Washington Update reviews the status of appropriations in Congress and new regulations for clinical trials registries. http://opa.faseb.org/pages/WashingtonUpdate/Sept2807/page1.htm#approp
Breakthrough in Bioscience — Asthma
Also from FASEB’s Office of Public Affairs is a new issue of Breakthroughs in Bioscience. This issue outlines how basic research has improved care for asthma sufferers. This type of information will be used later this month as we head to Capitol Hill and make the case for increased NIH funding. http://opa.faseb.org/pdf/July%20-%20Dec%202007/ASTHMABTS.pdf
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