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Strategies to Enhance Pediatric Health Research Funded by NIH

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine establish an ad hoc committee to examine pediatric research supported by NIH. The committee will consider the perspectives of multiple NIH Institutes and Centers in its deliberations. After reviewing the current NIH pediatric research portfolio and structure, the committee will make recommendations focused on improving NIH’s overall support of child health research. The committee may also consider ways in which the NIH Clinical Center could be used to advance innovative pediatric research.

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Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health

Consensus Study Report

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2026

Recent advances in pediatric health, such as declines in child mortality, would never have happened without significant and consistent federal investment - supported by Congress and led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Despite these advances, there is broad consensus among experts that ch...

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[Vietnamese Translation] This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.

One Pager for Patients and Caregivers - Tagalog Translation

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[Tagalog Translation] This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.

One Pager for Patients and Caregivers - Arabic Translation

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[Arabic Translation] This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.

One Pager for Patients and Caregivers - French Translation

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[French Translation] This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.

One Pager for Patients and Caregivers - Korean Translation

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[Korean Translation] This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.

One Pager for Patients and Caregivers - Spanish Translation

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[Spanish Translation] This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.

One Pager for Patients and Caregivers - Chinese Translation

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[Chinese Translation] This document outlines key report messaging relevant to patients and caregivers.

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