National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Conducting laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research into reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes. Features study findings, fellowship information and funding details
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Description: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks to assure that every individual is born healthy, is born wanted, and has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential for a healthy and productive life unhampered by disease or disability. In pursuit of this mission, the NICHD conducts and supports laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families, and populations.
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