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The deadline is extended to apply for the U.S.-Russia Collaboration in the Biomedical Sciences National Institutes of Health (NIH) Visiting Fellows Program.

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Biomarkers Consortium announces that it is launching a two-year effort to use computer modeling to better understand heart disease and the potential effectiveness of medicines used to treat it. The project will integrate large amounts of available information on different measures (or “biomarkers”) of atherosclerosis.

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) and the Dean R. O'Neill Renal Cell Cancer Research Fund were pleased to host the 7th annual Boo! Run for Life on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Halloween-themed event, which features a 10K run and 3K Tidal Basin walk raises awareness and funds for kidney cancer research.

Two Russian scientists will have the opportunity to study at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) thanks to a generous donation made by The Coca-Cola Company. The U.S.-Russia Collaboration in the Biomedical Sciences Fellowship Program is managed by the Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the NIH and the Foundation for the NIH (FNIH).

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announces that Dr. Maria Freire has been chosen as its new President, effective November 1, 2012.

Steven C. Mayer was unanimously elected to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Board of Directors. He began his term May 16, 2012.

Nina K. Solarz was unanimously elected to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Board of Directors. She began her term May 16, 2012.

Garry A. Neil, MD was unanimously elected to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Board of Directors. He began his term May 16, 2012.

Joel S. Marcus was unanimously elected to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Board of Directors. He began his term May 16, 2012.

Ronald L. Krall, MD was elected to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Board of Directors. He began his term May 16, 2012.

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