Announcements
 Building a Foundation for Clinical Trials of Natural ProductsSeptember 27, 2016 Dr. Wendy Weber Over the years, I have often been asked whether the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) will fund clinical trials of natural products. The answer is, “Yes.” NCCIH funds clinical research of natural products, including herbal products, botanicals, products marketed as dietary supplements, and probiotics. However, it is critical for potential grant applicants to carefully consider whether compelling preclinical evidence is available and whether there is a solid foundation of basic mechanistic and pharmacologic data to warrant further clinical studies. NCCIH requires extensive preliminary data before trials are conducted to evaluate efficacy. |
Now Hiring: Program Director for the Microbiome-Gut-Brain Research Area
October 5, 2016
Dr. Partap Khalsa
Thinking about a career in science administration? Would you like to work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and provide scientific leadership and guidance for research involving the microbiome-brain-gut axis? The Division of Extramural Research (DER), in the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), is seeking candidates for a Program Director for the microbiome-gut-brain research area.
 Clinical Digest: The Common Cold and Complementary Health ApproachesColds are a leading reason for visiting a doctor and for missing school or work. To prevent or treat colds some people turn to complementary health approaches such as herbs, vitamins, and minerals. This issue provides information on “what the science says” about some of these practices for the flu and for the common cold, including zinc, vitamin C, echinacea, probiotics, nasal saline irrigation, buckwheat honey, and geranium extract. |
 Facebook Live Q&A on ColdsTuesday, October 18, 2016 Each year, Americans get more than 1 billion colds. That’s a lot of sneezing, sniffling, and coughing. As we enter the cold and flu season, we want to know what questions you may have on complementary health approaches for colds. We’ll feature one question on our Facebook page early next month with an expanded response. Ask now! |
Resources for Researchers
NCCIH Technical Assistance and Pre-Application Webinar
October 26, 2016; 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) will host a pre-application technical assistance webinar for two new funding opportunities:
- National Center for Exploratory Clinical Trials and Studies of Natural Products in NCCIH High Priority Research Topics (R61/R33) (PAR-16-418)
- Exploratory Clinical Trials and Studies of Natural Products in NCCIH High Priority Research Topics (R33) (PAR-16-419)
Webinar speakers will provide pre-application technical assistance and convey important information to prospective grant applicants, including an overview of the research grant submission process; an in-depth discussion of the funding opportunity announcements; and what to expect in the peer-review process. The presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET, followed by a 30-minute participant Q&A session at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Register for the Webinar at: https://events-support.com/events/NCCIH_Natural_Products_Webinar
New Funding Opportunities
- BRAIN Initiative: SBIR Direct to Phase II Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (U44) RFA-NS-17-008
- BRAIN Initiative: Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (U44) RFA-NS-17-007
- BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UH3) RFA-NS-17-006
- BRAIN Initiative: Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UG3/UH3) RFA-NS-17-005
- BRAIN Initiative: Optimization of Transformative Technologies for Large Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01) RFA-NS-17-004
- BRAIN Initiative: New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Large-Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01) RFA-NS-17-003
Building Better Clinical Trials through Stewardship and Transparency
Dr. Mike Lauer and Dr. Carrie Wolinetz September 16, 2016 (NIH Extramural Nexus Blog)
Upcoming Events
National Advisory Council Meeting of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
October 14, 2016; NIH Main Campus (Building 31), Bethesda, MD
Opioids for Chronic Pain: Evidence, Guidelines, and Policy and Practice Implications
October 17, 2016, 10 a.m.; Videocast or NIH Main Campus (Lipsett Amphitheater), Bethesda, MD
2016 NIH Regional Seminar Program Funding and Grants Administration
October 26-28, 2016; Chicago, IL
NCCIH Technical Assistance and Pre-Application Webinar
October 26, 2016; 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET
In case you missed it...
Kratom Is in the News
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a botanical product that has a history of being sold as a dietary supplement and has been used to manage pain and boost energy. Mitragyna speciosa grows naturally in some regions and has been used for many years in Southeast Asia as an opium substitute. In recent years there has been an increase in use of kratom in the U.S., as well as increased concerns about its safety.
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