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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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