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Study of a Unique Hepatitis C Virus Strain JFH-1 in Chimpanzees
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Research Initiative
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CDC
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NIDDK
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To understand the biological behavior of this unique hepatitis C virus JFH-1 strain, NIDDK is studying its infection in chimpanzees by performing various virologic, immunologic, and genetic analyses.
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Study of Cancer Among United States Firefighters
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Research Initiative
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CDC
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NCI
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A retrospective cohort study to evaluate the relationship between occupational exposures of firefighters and cancer risk.
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Study on Prevalence of Autism in Somali Children in Minneapolis Community
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Research Initiative
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CDC
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NIEHS, NICHD, NIDCR, NIMH, NIMHD, NINDS
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This activity supports a study to determine the administrative prevalence of autism among Somali and non-Somali children in the Minneapolis Minnesota community.
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Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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CDC, FDA
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NCI, NHGRI, NIBIB, OD
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This subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council''s Committee on Technology is responsible for coordinating the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). The NNI was established in 2001 to coordinate federal research and development in
nanotechnology by providing a vision of the long-term benefits and opportunities offered by nanotechnology and acting as a locus for communication, cooperation, and collaboration between federal agencies involved in nanotechnology research and development. In 2011, the NSET developed a strategic plan that encompasses a comprehensive nanotechnology R&D initiative built on shared goals, priorities, and strategies that complement agency-specific missions and activities.
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Subcommittee on Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, Committee on Science, National Science and Technology Council, Office of Science and Technology Policy
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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CDC
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OD, OD/DPCPSI/OBSSR
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The purpose of the Subcommittee on Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences is to advise, assist and respond to inquiries from the Committee on Science (CS) and the NSTC on U.S. SBE science policies, on procedures and plans that relate basic and applied research and development (R&D) efforts to national priority areas, and on the use of SBE research knowledge for the benefit of all Americans.
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Subpopulations and Intermediate Outcome Measures in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Research Initiative
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FDA
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NHLBI
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SPIROMICS (SubPopulations and Intermediate Outcome Measures In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Study) is an observational study of COPD that seeks to identify practical intermediate outcome measures and mechanistically homogeneous subgroups of patients with the disease. The study was developed in cooperation with the FDA and will be implemented with industrial partners.
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Suicide Research Consortium
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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CDC, IHS, SAMHSA
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NIAAA, NIMH
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The consortium coordinates program development in suicide research, stimulates extramural research on suicide, and disseminates science-based information on suicidology.
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Superfund Research Program/NIOSH Interagency Regarding Funds for Hazardous Substance Training
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Training Initiative
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CDC
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NIEHS
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Provides NIOSH with funds for two training programs: One in continuing education in hazardous substances and one for graduate academic training to meet the needs of professional working in hazardous substance training.
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Support for the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
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Other
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ACF, AHRQ, CDC, HRSA, OS
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NICHD, NIMH
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The purpose of this IAA is to provide funds to support the work of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum). The purpose of the Forum is to foster collaboration among Federal agencies that produce or use statistical data on children and families and seeks to improve both the quality and use of data on children and families.
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Surgeon General''s Call to Action to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse in Youth: The Dangers of Improper Use of Controlled Medications
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Public Education Campaign
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CDC, FDA, OS, OSG, SAMHSA
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NIDA, NIAAA
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A multi-agency federal workgroup was formed to inform the development of a Surgeon General’s document on prescription drug abuse. An expert panel meeting was held in 2011 to receive input from researchers, public health officials, clinicians, military and law enforcement personnel on the magnitude of the problem and effective interventions to address it. As a result, the federal workgroup is now developing a Call to Action to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse Among Youth.
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