Some Insights on the Roles and Uses of Generalist Repositories

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Guest post by Susan Gregurick, PhD, Associate Director for Data Science and Director, Office of Data Science Strategy, NIH Data repositories are a useful way for researchers to both share data and make their data more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (that is, aligned with the FAIR Data Principles). Generalist repositories can house a vast … Continue reading Some Insights on the Roles and Uses of Generalist Repositories

It’s My Birthday: An Ode to Aging and to Lifespan Research

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When you grow up in a family of 10 kids, like I did, your birthday is a very special day. My mom and dad made sure that it was always a celebration, with breakfast pancakes, a picnic lunch in the park, and favorite foods for dinner. It’s a day that’s just yours. By now, I’ve … Continue reading It’s My Birthday: An Ode to Aging and to Lifespan Research

A New Era of Health Communications

Posted on by Patti Brennan
Large phone in the foreground in front of four pay phones that gradually fade into the background

I’ve been reflecting on how communications has transformed our lives, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic radically changed our ability to interact with others. Before NLM’s physical workspace shifted to maximum telework, I was walking to work when I passed a strange sight — the last vestiges of pay phones on the National Institutes of Health … Continue reading A New Era of Health Communications

Bridging the Gap: From Research to Policy

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Graphic illustrates the gap between research and policy

Guest post by Ellen T. Kurtzman, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, associate professor, School of Nursing, The George Washington University As a health services researcher, I have always been interested in how to bridge the divide between research and policy. I constantly ask myself, “Which of my research questions will inform today’s most pressing policy debates?” … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: From Research to Policy