Enhancing the Vitality of the National Institutes of Health: Organizational Change to Meet New ChallengesNational Research Council, Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Life Sciences, Committee on the Organizational Structure of the National Institutes of Health National Academies Press, 2003 M07 29 - 164 pages The report says that important organizational changes are needed at the National Institutes of Health to ensure the agency meets future challenges effectively. In particular, the report advises NIH to devote additional resources to innovative interdisciplinary research that reflects its strategic objectives and cuts across all agency's institutes and centers. The report recommends that Congress should establish a formal process for determining how specific proposals for changes in the number of NIH agencies and centers should be addressed. |
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... proposed new structure improve NIH's ability to conduct biomedical research and training, and accommodate organizational growth in the future? 5. How would the proposed new structure overcome current weaknesses, and what new problems ...
... proposed new structure improve NIH's ability to conduct biomedical research and training, and accommodate organizational growth in the future? 5. How would the proposed new structure overcome current weaknesses, and what new problems ...
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... proposals and programs in support of improving health. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF NIH NIH's continuing success has been due largely to its ability to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges posed by science, medicine, and ...
... proposals and programs in support of improving health. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF NIH NIH's continuing success has been due largely to its ability to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges posed by science, medicine, and ...
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... proposed change and the level of public support for it. For a proposed addition, the likelihood of available resources to support it should also be assessed and the burden of proof should reside clearly with those seeking to add an ...
... proposed change and the level of public support for it. For a proposed addition, the likelihood of available resources to support it should also be assessed and the burden of proof should reside clearly with those seeking to add an ...
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... proposed target for investment in trans-NIH initiatives across all institutes. For example, an average target of 5% of overall NIH funding in the first year, growing to 10% or more over 4-5 years, may be appropriate. c. The ...
... proposed target for investment in trans-NIH initiatives across all institutes. For example, an average target of 5% of overall NIH funding in the first year, growing to 10% or more over 4-5 years, may be appropriate. c. The ...
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... proposal to create, consolidate, or dissolve offices in OD. The process should be used to evaluate the scientific needs, opportunities, and consequences of the proposed change, the likelihood of resources being available to support it ...
... proposal to create, consolidate, or dissolve offices in OD. The process should be used to evaluate the scientific needs, opportunities, and consequences of the proposed change, the likelihood of resources being available to support it ...
Contents
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The Changing Nature of Biomedical Science | 51 |
4 The Organizational Structure of the National Institutes of Health | 67 |
5 Enhancing NIHs Ability to Respond to New Challenges | 83 |
6 Accountability Administration and Leadership | 103 |
7 Putting Principles into Practice | 121 |
References | 129 |
Appendixes | 135 |
APPENDIX B Acronyms and Abbreviations | 139 |
APPENDIX C Committee Member Biographies | 143 |
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