Congratulations to Vinod Balachandran, MD, who was recognized by the Washington Post as one of the top 50 change-makers for 2025. Dr. Balachandran — a 2023 recipient of the Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Clinician-Scientists — was recognized for his work developing immunotherapies that promise to transform the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The Trailblazer Prize recognizes outstanding contributions of early career physician-scientists. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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The mission of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is to foster public health through scientific discovery, translational research and the dissemination of research results through specially-configured, high-impact public-private partnerships consistent with the priorities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The FNIH is not only involved in large, ambitious initiatives with potentially high impact on the lives of millions of the world’s citizens, but it also supports smaller focused programs in clinical training and ancillary support programs. The FNIH helps to underwrite biomedical initiatives that might not be attractive for private funding alone, or for one reason or another are not appropriate for wholly public funding. The FNIH may take on projects that are particularly risky in terms of the likelihood of success or where companies may be willing to forgo profits because of early stage nature of the program or in the case of some global health initiatives due to the charitable nature of the project. The FNIH's projects tend to be longer-term, operating on a time scale that can be unattractive for private investors. At the same time the foundation is capable of responding quickly and nimbly to funding needs that are immediate and pressing. With the goals of NIH as its guide, the FNIH serves both the public and private sectors, helping them achieve significant breakthroughs in human health in areas of interest that overlap with those of NIH. To learn more about FNIH, its programs and partnership opportunities, or to make a contribution, please visit www.fnih.org
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Kevin A. Klock
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Chetan Deshpande
Driving Technological Innovation in Precision Medicine and Healthcare
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FNIH President and CEO Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, was honored recently with the Pioneer Award for the Infectious Diseases Track at the 24th PMWC - Precision Medicine World Conference in Silicon Valley, California. Dr. Gerberding’s keynote address focused on navigating public health challenges in the era of precision diagnostics. Tal Behar Marija Plodinec
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FNIH VP Courtney Silverthorn, PhD, participated in two panel sessions at PMWC - Precision Medicine World Conference on the work the #AMP Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium is doing to #BuildBridgestoBreakthroughs for rare disease patients. The morning panel discussed the ethical and financial barriers to gene therapy for rare diseases and the need for public private partnerships like the #BGTC to fill critical gaps. The afternoon panel discussed the regulatory landscape for rare disease therapies and the goals of the BGTC Playbook for the rare disease community. Tal Behar
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Exciting news: The FDA has accepted the Qualification Plan for a urine biomarker panel to be used in conjunction with standard laboratory tests to indicate response to drug-induced injury to the kidneys. This would support early detection, monitoring, and potential reversibility of kidney injuries during clinical trials. This achievement is made possible through the Clinical Evaluation and Qualification of Translational Kidney Safety Biomarkers Project, a public-private partnership managed by the FNIH Biomarkers Consortium Kidney Safety Biomarker Project Team and the Critical Path Institute (C-Path) Predictive Safety Testing Consortium’s Nephrotoxicity Working Group. This initiative brought together expertise from government, academia, industry, and advocacy organizations. Congratulations to all those involved! National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVv8jj9U
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The FNIH commends The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission's recommendations to adopt nuanced approaches for measuring body fat to diagnose obesity in addition to the traditionally used BMI measure. Evidence-based measurements are critical to delivering precision care to all people living with obesity, especially in this new era of many types of anti-obesity medicines.
Over 1 billion people live with obesity. There is an urgent need for a universal definition and diagnosis. 🆕 A Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission introduces a new model with categories: clinical obesity (an illness) and pre-clinical obesity. This reframing identifies medically meaningful targets for prevention and treatment. Joe Nadglowski, patient advocate and Commissioner, adds: “Studies show that the way obesity is usually talked about adds to weight stigma, making it harder to prevent, manage and treat. The approach proposed by this Commission can help clear up misconceptions.” Read in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology ➡️ hubs.li/Q032BcRK0 Alt: An infographic panel for the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission on clinical obesity.
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The FNIH Biomarkers Consortium’s Treatments Against RA and Effect on FDG PET-CT (TARGET Biomarker Study) project sought to evaluate the connection between rheumatoid arthritis therapies and cardiovascular disease risk. As the project comes to a close, Principal Investigators Drs. Dan Solomon and Joan Bathon reflect on how the project’s accomplishments have improved researchers’ ability to predict increases in CVD risk, and how that may lead to new treatments for both RA and CVD. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gss9S3WA
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FNIH leaders shared key insights at the Longwood Healthcare Leaders #SanFranciscoCEO meeting recently. President and CEO Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH, took part in a panel discussion highlighting the power of partnership to help solve complex medical challenges. FNIH VP Courtney Silverthorn, PhD, led a panel discussion exploring how policy can impact innovation. It was a great conference full of phenomenal discussions. We love connecting with leaders and researchers as we explore new ways to #BuildBridgestoBreakthroughs. What a great way to kick off #JPMweek!
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The FNIH joins the nation today in honoring the life of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last week at the age of 100. President Carter’s extensive legacy includes his work to improve the health of our nation and people around the world. Millions of Americans have access to mental health support – and millions more around the world are living healthy, disease-free lives – thanks to the contributions of President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Please take a moment today to honor this incredible legacy.
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The #NIHCommonFund #ComplementARIE program has released a new #FundingOpportunity for a Coordinating Center and Data Hub. Learn how you can contribute to accelerating development of #NewApproachMethodologies: https://go.nih.gov/3MBEmGy.
New funding opportunity for a New Approach Methodologies Data Hub and Coordinating Center! The NIH Common Fund Complement-ARIE Program published a funding opportunity to support a New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) Data Hub and Coordinating Center. This Center will coordinate Complement-ARIE Program activities and be the centralized Hub for all program data aimed at the development, qualification, and validation of new innovative NAMs. Information about the funding opportunity and upcoming information webinar: https://lnkd.in/eRvs9YHZ Letters of Intent (not required) due: Feb 10, 2025 Application due: March 10, 2025, 5:00PM Funding Announcement: https://go.nih.gov/3MBEmGy Complement-ARIE website: https://lnkd.in/eHYDzJsk Complement-ARIE listserv: https://lnkd.in/e8wrid7V #NAMs #NewApproachMethodologies #BiomedicalResearch #FundingOpportunity #FAIRprinciples
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Congratulations to Michael J. Fox on this well-earned recognition for his determined efforts to fund Parkinson’s research and advocate for individuals and families living with this devastating disease. The FNIH is honored to partner with the Michael J. Fox Foundation as we seek to advance our knowledge of the underlying causes of Parkinson’s and develop promising new diagnostics and treatments.
Today, our founder Michael J. Fox was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The award recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. During a conferral ceremony at the White House, Michael was recognized as “one of the most beloved actors of our time with remarkable wit and charm.” He was honored for his boundless determination to change the future for millions living with Parkinson's. Please join us in congratulating Michael on this incredible honor and recognition of the Parkinson’s community’s joint efforts to speed better treatments and a cure. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a2RMzE
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