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NIH Climate Change and Health Webinar Series - Notes from the Field: Pivoting a Research Program to Climate Change
On December 17, 2021 at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (ET), NINR will host “Notes from the Field: Pivoting a Research Program to Climate Change,” part of the NIH Climate Change and Health Webinar Series.
NIH-wide Climate Change and Health Concept - Special Open Session of National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council
On November 29, 2021, NIEHS will hold a meeting to consider an NIH-wide Climate Change and Health Concept. An executive committee comprising the directors of seven NIH Institutes and Centers—including NINR’s Dr. Shannon Zenk—has committed to providing leadership and oversight of the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative.
NIH Listening Sessions to Inform Efforts on Achieving Racial Equity
NIH is holding a series of listening sessions from December 2021 - February 2022 to learn from external stakeholders about the full range of issues and challenges in advancing racial and ethnic equity in the biomedical research enterprise.
NINR Requests Your Input on Draft Strategic Plan Framework
NINR is seeking feedback on the framework for its next strategic plan, which will guide NINR’s research efforts and priorities over the next five years. The new strategic plan will build on NINR’s past accomplishments and present a bold, new research agenda to advance nursing science.
NIH Community Listening Sessions to Transform Health Disparities and Advance Equity
The NIH Common Fund’s Transformative Research to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity Initiative working group will host a listening series on opportunities, challenges, and community needs related to interventions targeting social determinant factors that influence health disparities including education, healthcare, financial resources, neighborhood environments, and social context.
NINR Seeking Deputy Director
NINR is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director.
Dr. Zenk’s Message on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Dr. Zenk has shared a message via the NIH Office of Equity Diversity & Inclusion on diversity of thought, experience, and ability.
2021 Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp Video Now Available
Video of the 2021 NINR Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp is now available to view.
NINR Director's Message: Looking Back at My First Year
Dr. Shannon Zenk has posted a new Director’s Message reflecting on her first year as NINR Director.
September 2021 Advisory Council Video Available
Video of the September 2021 public session of the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research is now available to view.
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