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Brain organoid depicting neural stem cells (green) and neurons (magenta).
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NIH Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center
NIH will leverage the latest technologies to develop standardized organoid protocols, reducing the reliance on animal models.
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Autism Data Science Initiative
ImageAutism RibbonBringing together data resources to explore possible contributors to the causes of autism.
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NIH Loan Repayment Programs
ImageScientist wearing gloves pointing at charts, graphs on a paper document while analyzing medical research data using a tablet in a laboratory setting, with a microscope and beakers nearbyResearchers may be eligible for student loan repayment. Apply through November 20, 2025.
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NIH at a Glance
ImageNIH Virtual Tour screenshotThe 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.
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Featured Resources & Initiatives
ImageMap of the wiring diagram of specific brain circuits, now called the 'connectome' in the human brain.Explore NIH’s groundbreaking initiatives and programs that are advancing biomedical research, accelerating scientific discovery, and improving health for all Americans.