NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health and medical research.
The NIH conducts its scientific research through the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) and provides significant biomedical research funding to non-NIH research facilities through its Extramural Research Program.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
Find science-based health information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, research, clinical trials and more from NIH, the nation’s medical research agency.
NIH Virtual Tour: National Library of Medicine NLM is the world's largest biomedical library and a national resource for health professionals, scientists, and the public.
NIH-funded researchers develop a non-invasive brain stimulation method called Transcranial Radio Frequency Stimulation, which could enable deep brain neuromodulation without requiring surgery.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. NIH leadership plays an active role in shaping the agency’s activities and outlook.
NIH-funded research has led to breakthroughs and new treatments helping people live longer, healthier lives, and building the research foundation that drives discovery.
NIH supports many types of research beyond the highlighted topics listed below. Check the NIH ICO Profiles for scientific mission areas, priorities, and opportunities.