Transitions in the Division of Extramural Activities

Dr. David Shurtleff

April 3, 2017

Please join me in wishing the best to Dr. Martin Goldrosen, who has retired after 16 years with NCCIH, the last 9 as Director of the Division of Extramural Activities. Dr. Goldrosen’s contributions to the Center and NIH, especially in administrative oversight, grants policy and management, and peer review, have been immeasurable. We will miss his thoughtful advice and good judgment.

Using Clinical Practice Guidelines as a Starting Point to Direct Research Work

Dr. Josephine Briggs

March 28, 2017

Earlier this month, I posted about the new American College of Physicians clinical practice guidelines on noninvasive treatments for low-back pain. Clinical practice guidelines are important for many reasons, in particular to assist in the diagnosis and health management of the patient, but guidelines don’t always change health care. They do, however, provide a starting point for researchers to consider how to improve care. Researchers can use guidelines to see what gaps exist in the evidence and identify what key research questions have yet to be answered.

Resources for Researchers

New NIH Funding Opportunity Announcements for Human-Animal Interaction Research

NCCIH is now accepting applications for three new funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for research to examine: (1) the impact of Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) on typical and atypical child development and health; (2) the evaluation of animal-assisted intervention for children and adults with disabilities or in need of rehabilitative services and; (3) the effects of animals on public health, including cost effectiveness of involving animals in reducing and preventing disease.

PAR-17-231

Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) Research (R01)

PAR-17-230

Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) Research (R03)

PAR-17-229

Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) Research (R21)

Upcoming Events

Pain and Opioid Management in Veterans: Evidence, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions in the Use of Collaborative and Integrated Care Approaches

April 10, 2017 at 10 a.m. ET; NIH Main Campus - Building 10, Lipsett Amphitheater; Videocast or Facebook Live

Join us for a Live Q&A on Facebook with the speaker, at 2 p.m. ET

Pain Lecture: Understanding Pain in the Brain: Top-Down Versus Bottom Up

April 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. ET; NIH Main Campus - Building 35A, Room 640 (in-person attendance only)

Live Chat: Facebook Live: Mind and Body Approaches and Military Personnel and Their Families

April 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. ET

Drs. Eric Schoomaker and Chester “Trip” Buckenmaier will discuss mind and body approaches, such as meditation, yoga, and relaxation techniques for pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and insomnia in the military population.