  RADx-UP: NIH Initiative Supports Research on Diagnosing COVID-19 in Underserved Populations
As part of its multifaceted response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NIH has launched an unprecedented four-pronged initiative, called Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx), to catalyze the scientific community to speed innovation in the development, commercialization, and implementation of technologies for COVID-19 testing. One of the four programs is RADx Underserved Populations (RADx-UP)... Read More
NIDA to Fund Investigations into Substance Use Disorders and Psychiatric Comorbidities—With Implications for Women’s Health Research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently released a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) titled “Research on Co-morbid Substance Use, Substance Use Disorders, and Other Psychiatric Disorders” (NOT-DA-20-004). This funding opportunity intersects with ORWH’s areas of interest, as exclusion criteria in biomedical research often include psychiatric comorbidities, which occur more often in women than in men... Read More
NIH Publishes Request for Information to Enhance Scientific Rigor Involving Animals
NIH recently published a request for information (RFI) titled “Enhancing Rigor, Transparency, and Translatability to Improve Biomedical Research Involving Animal Models” (NOT-OD-20-130)... Read More
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 FDA Office of Women’s Health Seeking Feedback on Strategic Priorities
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking comments from stakeholders interested in informing strategic priorities for the FDA Office of Women's Health (OWH). The goal is to help the agency ensure that important health concerns are carefully considered in establishing OWH’s scientific, educational, and outreach priorities. Electronic comments must be submitted on or before September 8, 2020... Read More
Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Public Input on Effectiveness and Impact of Paid Family Leave on Women and Families
The information provided will help the Department of Labor identify promising practices related to eligibility requirements, related costs, and administrative models of existing paid leave programs... Read More
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