National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the leading medical research agency in the United States, consisting of 27 different Institutes and Centers. It operates under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the main federal body responsible for carrying out and funding essential medical research, which includes basic, clinical, and translational studies. Its mission is to explore the causes, treatment options, and potential cures for various diseases, whether they are common or rare. To learn more about NIH and its initiatives, please go to www.nih.gov.

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