NASEM Health and Medicine Division

Nominate an expert by March 17 to join our new consensus study committee that will consider the science and application of far UV to inform clinical trials to assess the safety and effectiveness of “far UV” in reducing the indoor transmission of respiratory infections. Experts in clinical trial design, infection prevention and control, health security and policy, and far UV science are encouraged to participate. Submit here: https://ow.ly/8ycH50V8z8Q

Call for abstracts! If you have a research innovation for a robust pharmacy workforce, please submit an abstract for our May 29 workshop poster session on the future of pharmacy training and practice. Abstracts are due March 10. Learn more and submit here: https://ow.ly/G0AV50URoYw

Women make up over half of the U.S. population, yet biomedical research on women’s health conditions is severely lacking. Join us for two public webinars on March 11 and 20 to discuss National Institutes of Health priorities around research, workforce, funding, and more. Register here: https://ow.ly/iof250V76xM

What health policies do patients and clinicians think could improve primary care experiences in their communities? Join our Standing Committee on Primary Care for an open session on March 6. Subject matter experts, patients, and clinicians will share experiences and explore primary care priorities for the future. Register here: https://ow.ly/YVvj50V4tSC

What can the neuroscience of stress teach us about how our brains build resilience to withstand life’s challenges? Join us for a hybrid public workshop, March 24-25, addressing the neurobiological mechanisms of mental resilience, the role of childhood development and neuroplasticity, and approaches for cultivating resilience across the lifespan. Register here: https://ow.ly/5Nmh50V2bu9

Submissions are being accepted now through March 31, 2025, for the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences. These awards recognize excellent science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work to communicate issues and advances in science, engineering, or medicine for the general public.

Submissions are encouraged from individuals who have developed high-quality communications in 2024 and demonstrated the ability to communicate the spectrum of science, engineering, or medicine.

Apply now and learn more at: https://ow.ly/j27s50V8m01

The valuation process for primary care services in the U.S. has systemic flaws that impact public and private sector health care payments. Our new report makes specific recommendations on how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) can address these flaws, which are roadblocks to improving high-quality primary care for all. Access the report: https://ow.ly/Z4fY50V82kq

Beyond weight loss and diabetes treatment, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists show promising clinical benefits for patients with eating disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, substance use disorders, and pain. We hosted a public workshop in September 2024 to explore the state of the science and research gaps about the mechanisms of action of GLP-1R agonists in the brain, and their potential utility in treating some nervous system disorders. Read the Proceedings of a Workshop here: https://ow.ly/7Chk50V7b63

What health policies do patients and clinicians think could improve primary care experiences in their communities? Join our Standing Committee on Primary Care for an open session on March 6. Subject matter experts, patients, and clinicians will share experiences and explore primary care priorities for the future. Register here: https://ow.ly/4KXm50V4tGG

Some recover from traumatic brain injury (TBI) within weeks or months, while others experience long-term health effects. Join us for a hybrid public workshop, March 11-12, to explore our current understanding and treatment of chronic TBI symptoms and disabilities. Register here: https://ow.ly/78IR50V0u99

There is a need for the standardization, assessment, and validation of protocols and standard operating procedures for face and hand transplantation that builds upon advances from the past 25 years. Our new report provides a framework and makes recommendations to accomplish this and to enable the larger vascularized composite allotransplantation community to mature, advance, and thrive. Access the report and supporting materials here: https://ow.ly/30pr50V6ZqB

Exciting opportunity! The National Academy of Medicine is now accepting applications for the 2025 Catalyst Awards! If you have a bold, innovative idea to improve the physical, mental, or social well-being and health of people as they age in a measurable and equitable way, this is your chance to make an impact. Winners will receive a $50,000 cash prize to help bring their ideas to life. Don’t miss this chance to advance solutions for healthy aging. Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/sBrg50UOe5w

Call for abstracts! If you have a research innovation for a robust pharmacy workforce, please submit an abstract for our May 29 workshop poster session on the future of pharmacy training and practice. Abstracts are due March 10. Learn more and submit here: https://ow.ly/emzA50URoYf

Women make up over half of the U.S. population, yet biomedical research on women’s health conditions is severely lacking. Join us for two public webinars on March 11 and 20 to discuss National Institutes of Health priorities around research, workforce, funding, and more. Register here: https://ow.ly/Og2150V4GJH

What payment models and funding strategies are being used globally to help students pursue health professions education? Join us on March 25 for a virtual public pre-workshop to hear panelists speak on various payment models. The event will lay a foundation for a future hybrid public workshop, taking place April 23-24. Register here: https://ow.ly/y79Y50UVXy9

What can the neuroscience of stress teach us about how our brains build resilience to withstand life’s challenges? Join us for a hybrid public workshop, March 24-25, addressing the neurobiological mechanisms of mental resilience, the role of childhood development and neuroplasticity, and approaches for cultivating resilience across the lifespan. Register here: https://ow.ly/FkcP50V2brB

Some recover from traumatic brain injury (TBI) within weeks or months, while others experience long-term health effects. Join us for a hybrid public workshop, March 11-12, to explore our current understanding and treatment of chronic TBI symptoms and disabilities. Register here: https://ow.ly/5rSX50V0sIL

Call for abstracts! If you have a research innovation for a robust pharmacy workforce, please submit an abstract for our May 29 workshop poster session on the future of pharmacy training and practice. Abstracts are due March 10. Learn more and submit here: https://ow.ly/iouE50URoXJ