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Research Feature
Imagine having a digital carbon copy of yourself that physicians could use to predict long-term risks for disease, assess how your body may respond to treatment, and simulate surgeries in advance. A virtual twin may sound as far-fetched as robotic surgery and self-driving cars once did, but researchers are studying how to turn this vision into a...
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WHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has secured 14 top spots, including being the number 1 rated “Best Heart-Healthy Diet” and “Best Diet for High Blood Pressure” in the 2025 Best Diets report from U.S. News & World Report. It was also rated the second “best overall diet,” “best diet for healthy eating,” and “best diet for...
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Pairings like peanut butter and jelly or milk and cereal are iconic. But the concept of creating winning combinations is not limited to the kitchen; it is a fundamental principle driving the revolutionary field of synthetic biology, or synbio. “Synbio is a cutting-edge discipline at the intersection of biology and engineering, where scientists...
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Statement
Statement from Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., Director of NHLBI: It is my pleasure to announce that David Goff, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., will become Deputy Director for Precision Medicine and Data Science at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) starting December 16, 2024. In this new role, Dr. Goff will lead efforts to harness cutting-edge data...
Upcoming Events
The Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee (SCDAC) makes recommendations on research priorities conducted or supported by NHLBI. The Committee also makes recommendations about long range plans of basic, clinical, applied, health education, and prevention related research concerning the scientific aspects of research programs on the nature, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Sickle Cell Disease. The Committee will advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Director, NIH, the Director, NHLBI, and the Director, DBDR.
Virtual
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Join The Heart Truth® for "Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities" — a panel discussion featuring experts from the NHLBI and community organizations. This event will explore community-focused heart health statistics, lifestyle behaviors, and key resources to foster heart-healthy habits across diverse populations.
Virtual
2:00 p.m. EST
2:00 p.m. EST
Featured Past Events
This workshop will evaluate progress and discuss further research directions, including technology developments and blood pressure assessments in special populations. The workshop will convene experts to address current challenges and explore innovative solutions in order to advance the field of blood pressure assessment.
December
5
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6
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2024
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST.
Virtual
Virtual
This workshop will assess the progress made towards implementation of the COPD National Action Plan since its release. We will also reengage the COPD community around using the COPD National Action Plan Community Action Tool to track and monitor progress.
Virtual
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
The workshop "Heterogeneity and Sex/Gender Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Personalized Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implementation" aims to explore the diverse aspects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis and treatment. It focuses on integrating personalized and precision-based approaches into sleep medicine therapies and identifying unique subtypes and characteristics of OSA for individualized treatment strategies. This workshop is essential for professionals and individuals interested in staying updated on the latest advancements and future directions in the diagnosis and management of OSA.
November
14
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15
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2024
Virtual
November 14, 2024, 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
November 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
November 14, 2024, 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
November 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST