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June 2023

Reflecting on Past Accomplishments to
Make History Moving Forward:
The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 and the New Office of Autoimmune Disease Research

June 10 Marked the 30th Anniversary of the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 As we head into the summer, ORWH is celebrating two important milestones: the 30th anniversary of the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 and the launch of the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research (OADR-ORWH). The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 was a landmark act that established guidelines for the inclusion of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic minority populations in clinical research. The primary goal of the act is to ensure NIH-funded clinical research addresses the impact of sex/gender, race, and ethnicity on health and disease. In the United States, we are fortunate to have a law that requires the inclusion of women in clinical research, as many countries do not have not enacted similar laws. Today, over half of participants in NIH-supported clinical research are women, and approximately one-third of participants are from underserved racial and ethnic groups. Learn More

On April 12, 2023, ORWH Director Janine A. Clayton, M.D., FARVO, announced the establishment of the NIH Office of Autoimmune Disease Research (OADR-ORWH) during the 58th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Research on Women’s Health. 

The creation of this office within ORWH was mandated by Congress in an explanatory statement related to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117–328), stemming from recommendations in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s 2022 report titled Enhancing NIH Research on Autoimmune Disease, which highlighted the need for greater coordination across NIH regarding autoimmune disease efforts.

OADR-ORWH’s mission will echo that of the overarching mission of NIH—to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Visit the OADR-ORWH webpage to learn more. 

Galvanizing Health Equity Through Novel and Diverse Educational Resources (GENDER) Research Education R25 (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
(RFA-OD-22-015)
Application due date: June 27, 2023

Interventions to expand cancer screening and preventive services to ADVANCE health in populations that experience health disparities (R01, Clinical Trial Required)
(PAR-23-170)
Earliest application submission date: September 5, 2023
Application due date: October 5, 2023

Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
(RFA-HG-23-017)
Letter of intent due date 30 days prior to the application receipt date.
Earliest application submission date: October 8, 2023
Application due date: November 8, 2023

Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
(RFA-HG-23-018)
Letter of intent due date 30 days prior to the application receipt date.
Earliest application submission date: October 8, 2023
Application due date: November 8, 2023

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Research to Improve Pre-Pregnancy Care and Enhance Healthy Birth Intervals
(NOT-HD-23-003)
Applications will be accepted through September 8, 2024.

NOSI: Administrative Supplements to Promote Research Continuity and Retention of NIH Mentored Career Development (K) Award Recipients and Scholars
(NOT-OD-23-031)
Submission dates vary by awarding ICO.

NOSI: Administrative Supplement for Continuity of Biomedical and Behavioral Research Among First-Time Recipients of NIH Research Project Grant Awards
(NOT-OD-23-032)
Submission dates vary by awarding ICO.

Additional Funding Opportunities

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Career Development Programs and Projects

NIH Maternal Morbidity and Mortality (MMM) Web Portal

ORWH Research Programs & Initiatives

Sex and Gender in Health and Disease

7th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium

58th meeting of the NIH Advisory Committee on Research on Women's Health

Additional Videocasts & Webinars

Featured Event

Diverse Voices: Intersectional Approaches to
Substance Use and Misuse

The July 2023 session of Diverse Voices: Intersectionality and the Health of Women, titled “Intersectional Approaches to Substance Use and Misuse,” will feature presentations from Drs. Meyer and Meyers-Pantele. Dr. Meyer will discuss integrated solutions to address HIV and substance use disorders (SUDs) among women involved in carceral systems, and Dr. Meyers-Pantele will explore experiences of intersectional stigma among racially and ethnically diverse women who use drugs. Session attendees will learn about (1) ways the "syndemic" of substance use, violence, and HIV overlap and interact among women involved in criminal legal systems; (2) the ongoing development of integrated solutions that prevent HIV and treat SUDs to improve the health of women involved in criminal legal systems; (3) the results of formative qualitative interviews on experiences with stigma, HIV prevention services, and technology use among racially diverse women who use drugs; and (4) how this information will be employed to develop an mHealth intervention to improve HIV prevention service engagement and reduce stigma for this population. The event will be held virtually on July 27, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT. Registration is required. Click here for more information and a link to the registration page.

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Women's Health Symposium
July 18, 2023

Diverse Voices: Social Determinants and Uptake of Infectious Disease Control Measures
September 28, 2023

59th Meeting of the NIH Advisory Committee on Research on Women's Health
October 18, 2023

Specialized Centers of Research Excellence on Sex Differences (SCORE) 2023 Annual Meeting Keynote Address
November 3, 2023

Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) 2023 Annual Meeting
December 5, 2023

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