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            Funding Innovative Research: The NINDS Research Program Award (R35)Tuesday, June 8, 2021In addition to creativity, hard work and persistence, scientific discovery relies on researchers’ support to pursue critically important but difficult questions. This frequently requires long-term approaches and the ability to redirect experimental approaches as the evolving science dictates.
          NINDS Releases New Five-Year Strategic PlanWednesday, May 26, 2021In a wonderful opportunity to look ahead and steer the course and field of neuroscience research, I am happy to announce the new 2021-2026 NINDS Strategic Plan: Investing in the Future.  We are compelled to conduct this exercise every five years as we take stock of our progress and update the strategic plan to reflect our core values, our stakeholder’s needs, and the best ways to go about achieving our mission.
          May is Stroke Awareness MonthWednesday, May 19, 2021May is Stroke Awareness Month, an opportunity to remember that despite amazing advances in research and clinical care, stroke continues to be the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of
          NINDS is committed to ending structural racismThursday, March 4, 2021Inherent in the NINDS mission is that its goal of generating knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease should benefit **all people**. NIH has recently launched an agency-wide effort called the UNITE Initiative to end structural racism in biomedical research.
          NINDS supports new initiative to understand long-term symptoms and promote recovery from COVID-19Wednesday, February 24, 2021Every day we are learning more about the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the nervous system—in some cases detrimental effects that last far longer than the infection.
          Enhancing and maintaining a culture of inclusive excellence: The NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) ProgramFriday, February 12, 2021Inherent in the mission of NIH is that biomedical research and its application can and should benefit all people.
          New resources for large-scale ME/CFS researchFriday, February 5, 2021Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic and severe disease that, according to the CDC, affects up to 2.5 million Americans, many of whom have not been diagnosed. Active NINDS efforts are underway to seek a better understanding of ME/CFS in order to treat—and ultimately prevent—this disease.
          Making HEADWAY on Inequities in Neurological HealthMonday, January 11, 2021The term “HEADWAY” means moving forward or making progress, especially when circumstances make things slow or difficult. When it comes to health equity in neurological disorders, never has a term more accurately described a process.
          The tenacity and resilience of our community: Meeting the Challenges of 2020Thursday, December 31, 2020Like many of you, I am looking forward to 2021 as a new year of possibility. As a country, we have faced challenges in 2020 that have been unlike anything we have ever experienced in decades.
          Learn more about NINDS, BRAIN®, and NIH at the NIH Virtual SeminarMonday, October 26, 2020During the COVID-19 pandemic, the loss of in-person scientific gatherings has been particularly hard. I so thoroughly enjoy opportunities to catch up with old friends, learn about ongoing research and recent findings, and forge new collaborations.
      
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