ActiveGovernment medical research agency

National Institutes of Health

U.S. federal medical research organization within HHS, comprising specialized institutes and centers.

Organization profile

Organization type
Government medical research agency
Headquarters / base
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Geographic scope
National
Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-24.

Medical focus

Biomedical researchMedical research

Activities

Research fundingBiomedical science

Population served

General populationHealth professionalsPolicy makers

Institutional relationships

Where this organization fits

Evidence-based links to other public institutions. Connections do not imply endorsement.
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