Public funding for biomedical research is often justified as a means to encourage development of more (and better) treatments for disease. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between these expenditures and downstream pharmaceutical innovation. In particular, although recent analyses have shown a clear contribution of federally…

Comprehensive research and a highly-trained workforce are essential for the improvement of health and health care both nationally and internationally. During the past 40 years the National Research Services Award (NRSA) Program has played a large role in training the workforce responsible for dramatic advances in the understanding of various…

This report describes the activities of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation for the 1993 fiscal year. Organized in 1950, the foundation's grant activities focus on five areas: children, disadvantaged youth, homeless families, justice, and tropical disease research. The report provides: (1) a brief history of the foundation and its activities; (2)…

PREPARED BY THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF THE DEAF, THE BOOKLET EXPLAINS PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING DEAF CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS AND PREPARE FOR RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP. SEVERAL SCHOOLS ARE DISCUSSED, SOME ESTABLISHED (GALLAUDET COLLEGE)…