National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Institute supporting basic research that increases understanding of biological processes.
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NIGMS-funded scientists investigate how living systems work at a range of levels from molecules and cells to tissues and organs, in research organisms, humans, and populations. Additionally, to ensure the vitality and continued productivity of the research enterprise, NIGMS provides leadership in training the next generation of scientists, in enhancing the diversity of the scientific workforce, and in developing research capacity throughout the country.
Visit website: https://www.nigms.nih.gov/
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See also: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Medical research agency that supports scientific studies
Details last updated 07-Jul-2020
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