Announcements

NIH Research Projects to Track Activities of Gut-derived Metabolites

Ten new research awards totaling nearly $4 million will allow researchers to study possible links between gut microflora and the transformation of dietary compounds into substances known as metabolites, which are made or used when the body breaks down food, drugs, or chemicals.

New Study Links Mindfulness, Brain Changes, and Pain Sensitivity

People who are naturally more mindful report less pain and show lower activation of a specific region of the brain in response to an unpleasant heat stimulus, according to a new study supported by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The study, conducted by researchers from Wake Forest University and collaborating institutions, was published in the journal Pain.

Resources for Researchers

Small Business Program News: Annual HHS Conference is Oct. 30-Nov. 1 & Updated Content on NCCIH Website

The annual Department of Health and Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference is October 30-November 1 in Dallas, Texas. There is still time to register for this event!

Also, NCCIH recently updated its webpage on funding opportunities in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Learn more about the application process, NCCIH research priorities, and program contacts.

For updates about the NCCIH SBIR/STTR Program, please send an email with “subscribe NCCIH-SBIR your name” to NCCIH-SBIR@LIST.NIH.GOV.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date! The next Stephen E. Straus Distinguished Lecture will take place on November 29

Topic: Transforming Veterans’ Health: Implementing a Whole Health System of Care

Speaker: Tracy W. Gaudet, M.D., Executive Director, Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Date: November 29, 2018 - 10 to 11 a.m. ET

Location: Lipsett Amphitheater, Building 10, NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD