National Institutes of Health

The nation's primary medical research agency, funding and conducting biomedical research.

Agency Profile

Established

1887

Employees

20,000+

Head of Agency

Director

Science & Tech

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Funds fundamental research and education in all non-medical fields of science and engineering.

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Protects public health through disease surveillance, prevention, and response programs.

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