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.
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Who We Are
ImageBuilding One on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MarylandNIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. The NIH headquarters, known as the "NIH campus," are located in Bethesda, Maryland.
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What We Do
ImageResearcher in a lab examining a speciminNIH’s mission is 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.
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Virtual Tour of the NIH Campus
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Visitor Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Us
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Get Involved at NIH
ImageSmiling coupleNIH encourages and depends on public involvement in federally supported research and activities.
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Jobs at NIH
ImageResearch fellow conducting research in a labWe’re looking for driven and inspired people to join our team.