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42 U.S.C. § 286c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 286c. Purpose, establishment, functions, and funding of National Center for Biotechnology Information
(a) Establishment
In order to focus and expand the collection, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of the results of biotechnology research by information systems, and to support and enhance the development of new information technologies to aid in the understanding of the molecular processes that control health and disease, there is established the National Center for Biotechnology Information (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Center”) in the National Library of Medicine.
(b) Functions
The Secretary, through the Center and subject to section 286(d) of this title, shall—
(1) design, develop, implement, and manage automated systems for the collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination of knowledge concerning human molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics;
(2) perform research into advanced methods of computer-based information processing capable of representing and analyzing the vast number of biologically important molecules and compounds;
(3) enable persons engaged in biotechnology research and medical care to use systems developed under paragraph (1) and methods described in paragraph (2); and
(4) coordinate, as much as is practicable, efforts to gather biotechnology information on an international basis.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 478, as added Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 105, Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3052; amended Pub. L. 103–43, title XIV, § 1402(b), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 171.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–43 struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “For the purpose of performing the duties specified in subsection (b) of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1989 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1990. Funds appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.”
42 U.S.C. § 286d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 286d. National Information Center
(a) Establishment
There is established within the Library an entity to be known as the National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (in this section referred to as the “Center”).
(b) Purpose
The purpose of the Center is the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of information on health services research, clinical practice guidelines, and on health care technology, including the assessment of such technology. Such purpose includes developing and maintaining data bases and developing and implementing methods of carrying out such purpose.
(c) Electronic, convenient format; criteria for inclusion
The Director of the Center shall ensure that information under subsection (b) of this section concerning clinical practice guidelines is collected and maintained electronically and in a convenient format. Such Director shall develop and publish criteria for the inclusion of practice guidelines and technology assessments in the information center database.
(d) Coordination with Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Secretary, acting through the Center, shall coordinate the activities carried out under this section through the Center with related activities of the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 478A, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title XIV, § 1421, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 171; amended Pub. L. 106–129, § 2(b)(2), Dec. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 1670.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–129 substituted “Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality” for “Administrator for Health Care Policy and Research”.
heading: Construction
text: Pub. L. 103–43, § 1422(b), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 172, provided that: “The amendments made by section 3 of Public Law 102–410 (106 Stat. 2094) [amending section 299a–1 of this title], by section 1421 of this Act [enacting this section], and by subsection (a) of this section [amending section 299a–1 of this title] may not be construed as terminating the information center on health care technologies and health care technology assessment established under section 904 of the Public Health Service Act [section 299a–2 of this title], as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of Public Law 102–410 [Oct. 13, 1992]. Such center shall be considered to be the center established in section 478A of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 1421 of this Act [this section], and shall be subject to the provisions of such section 478A.”
42 U.S.C. § 287a–3, 287a–3a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 287a–3, 287a–3a. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 287a–3, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 481B, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title XV, § 1503, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 178; amended Pub. L. 105–392, title IV, § 411, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3590; Pub. L. 106–505, title III, § 304, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2335; Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(41), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688, which related to construction of regional centers for research on primates, was renumbered section 404J of act July 1, 1944, by Pub. L. 112–74, div. F, title II, § 221(b)(2)(A), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1088, and transferred to section 283l of this title.
Section 287a–3a, July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 481C, as added Pub. L. 106–551, § 2, Dec. 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 2752; amended Pub. L. 110–170, § 2(a), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2465, which related to sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees, was renumbered section 404K of act July 1, 1944, by Pub. L. 112–74, div. F, title II, § 221(b)(3)(A), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1088, and transferred to section 283m of this title.
A prior section 481C of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 481B of act July 1, 1944, and is classified to section 287a–4 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 287a–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 287a–4. General clinical research centers
(a) Grants
The Director of the Center shall award grants for the establishment of general clinical research centers to provide the infrastructure for clinical research including clinical research training and career enhancement. Such centers shall support clinical studies and career development in all settings of the hospital or academic medical center involved.
(b) Activities
In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Director of National Institutes of Health shall expand the activities of the general clinical research centers through the increased use of telecommunications and telemedicine initiatives.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 481B, formerly § 481C, as added Pub. L. 106–505, title II, § 204(a), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2327; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(42), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688; renumbered § 481D, Pub. L. 110–170, § 2(b), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2466; renumbered § 481B and amended Pub. L. 112–74, div. F, title II, § 221(c)(4), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1089.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 481B of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 404J, and is classified to section 283l of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–74, § 221(c)(4)(B), substituted “Director of the Center” for “Director of the National Center for Research Resources”.
2007—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–482 struck out heading and text of subsec. (c). Text read as follows: “For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year.”
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 109–482 applicable only with respect to amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2007 or subsequent fiscal years, see section 109 of Pub. L. 109–482, set out as a note under section 281 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 287b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 287b. General purpose
The general purpose of the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences is to—
(1) facilitate the assembly of scientists and others in the biomedical, behavioral, and related fields for discussion, study, and research relating to the development of health science internationally;
(2) provide research programs, conferences, and seminars to further international cooperation and collaboration in the life sciences;
(3) provide postdoctorate fellowships for research training in the United States and abroad and promote exchanges of senior scientists between the United States and other countries;
(4) coordinate the activities of the National Institutes of Health concerned with the health sciences internationally; and
(5) receive foreign visitors to the National Institutes of Health.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 482, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 866.)
42 U.S.C. § 287c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 287c. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485B, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title XV, § 1521(2), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 180, which set out the purpose of the National Center for Human Genome Research, was renumbered section 464z–1 of act July 1, 1944, by Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 101(c)(4)(A), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3681, and transferred to section 285s of this title.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Another prior section 287c, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 483, as added Nov. 20, 1985, Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, 99 Stat. 867, and amended, which related to purpose of National Center for Nursing Research, was renumbered section 464V of act July 1, 1944, by Pub. L. 103–43, title XV, § 1511(b)(2), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 179, and transferred to section 285q of this title.
A prior section 287c–1, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 484, as added Nov. 20, 1985, Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, 99 Stat. 867, and amended, which related to specific authorities of the Director of the Center, was renumbered section 464W of act July 1, 1944, by Pub. L. 103–43, title XV, § 1511(b)(2), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 179, and transferred to section 285q–1 of this title.
A prior section 287c–2, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485, as added Nov. 20, 1985, Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, 99 Stat. 867, and amended, which related to the advisory council for the Center, was renumbered section 464X of act July 1, 1944, by Pub. L. 103–43, title XV, § 1511(b)(2), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 179, and transferred to section 285q–2 of this title.
A prior section 287c–3, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 486, as added Nov. 20, 1985, Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, 99 Stat. 869, and amended, which related to biennial report of activities of the Center, was renumbered section 464Y of act July 1, 1944, by Pub. L. 103–43, title XV, § 1511(b)(2), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 179, and transferred to section 285q–3 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 287c–11 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 287c–11. Dietary supplements
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish an Office of Dietary Supplements within the National Institutes of Health.
(b) Purpose
The purposes of the Office are—
(1) to explore more fully the potential role of dietary supplements as a significant part of the efforts of the United States to improve health care; and
(2) to promote scientific study of the benefits of dietary supplements in maintaining health and preventing chronic disease and other health-related conditions.
(c) Duties
The Director of the Office of Dietary Supplements shall—
(1) conduct and coordinate scientific research within the National Institutes of Health relating to dietary supplements and the extent to which the use of dietary supplements can limit or reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, birth defects, osteoporosis, cataracts, or prostatism;
(2) collect and compile the results of scientific research relating to dietary supplements, including scientific data from foreign sources or the Office of Alternative Medicine;
(3) serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary and to the Assistant Secretary for Health and provide advice to the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs on issues relating to dietary supplements including—
(A) dietary intake regulations;
(B) the safety of dietary supplements;
(C) claims characterizing the relationship between—
(i) dietary supplements; and
(ii)
(I) prevention of disease or other health-related conditions; and
(II) maintenance of health; and
(D) scientific issues arising in connection with the labeling and composition of dietary supplements;
(4) compile a database of scientific research on dietary supplements and individual nutrients; and
(5) coordinate funding relating to dietary supplements for the National Institutes of Health.
(d) “Dietary supplement” defined
As used in this section, the term “dietary supplement” has the meaning given the term in section 321(ff) of title 21.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485C, as added Pub. L. 103–417, § 13(a), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4334; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(43), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–482 struck out heading and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 and such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.”
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 109–482 applicable only with respect to amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2007 or subsequent fiscal years, see section 109 of Pub. L. 109–482, set out as a note under section 281 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 287c–31 to 287c–34 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 287c–31 to 287c–34. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 287c–31, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485E, as added Pub. L. 106–525, title I, § 101(a), Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2497; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, §§ 103(b)(44), 104(b)(1)(N), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688, 3693, which set out the purpose of the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, was renumbered section 464z–3 of act July 1, 1944, and transferred to section 285t of this title.
Section 287c–32, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485F, as added Pub. L. 106–525, title I, § 102, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2501; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(45), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688, which related to centers of excellence for research education and training, was renumbered section 464z–4 of act July 1, 1944, and transferred to section 285t–1 of this title.
Section 287c–33, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485G, as added Pub. L. 106–525, title I, § 103, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2503; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(46), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688, which related to loan repayment program for minority health disparities research, was renumbered section 464z–5 of act July 1, 1944, and transferred to section 285t–2 of this title.
Section 287c–34, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485H, as added Pub. L. 106–525, title I, § 104, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2503; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 104(b)(1)(O), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3693, which related to administrative support and support services, was renumbered section 464z–6 of act July 1, 1944, and transferred to section 285t–3 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 287d–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 287d–1. National data system and clearinghouse on research on women’s health
(a) Data system
(1) The Director of NIH, in consultation with the Director of the Office and the Director of the National Library of Medicine, shall establish a data system for the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of information regarding research on women’s health that is conducted or supported by the national research institutes. Information from the data system shall be available through information systems available to health care professionals and providers, researchers, and members of the public.
(2) The data system established under paragraph (1) shall include a registry of clinical trials of experimental treatments that have been developed for research on women’s health. Such registry shall include information on subject eligibility criteria, sex, age, ethnicity or race, and the location of the trial site or sites. Principal investigators of such clinical trials shall provide this information to the registry within 30 days after it is available. Once a trial has been completed, the principal investigator shall provide the registry with information pertaining to the results, including potential toxicities or adverse effects associated with the experimental treatment or treatments evaluated.
(b) Clearinghouse
The Director of NIH, in consultation with the Director of the Office and with the National Library of Medicine, shall establish, maintain, and operate a program to provide information on research and prevention activities of the national research institutes that relate to research on women’s health.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 486A, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title I, § 141(a)(3), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 138.)
42 U.S.C. § 287d–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 287d–2. Biennial report
(a) In general
With respect to research on women’s health, the Director of the Office shall, not later than February 1, 1994, and biennially thereafter, prepare a report—
(1) describing and evaluating the progress made during the preceding 2 fiscal years in research and treatment conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health;
(2) describing and analyzing the professional status of women physicians and scientists of such Institutes, including the identification of problems and barriers regarding advancements;
(3) summarizing and analyzing expenditures made by the agencies of such Institutes (and by such Office) during the preceding 2 fiscal years; and
(4) making such recommendations for legislative and administrative initiatives as the Director of the Office determines to be appropriate.
(b) Inclusion in biennial report of Director of NIH
The Director of the Office shall submit each report prepared under subsection (a) of this section to the Director of NIH for inclusion in the report submitted to the President and the Congress under section 283 of this title.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 486B, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title I, § 141(a)(3), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 139.)
42 U.S.C. § 288–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 288–2. Loan repayment program for research with respect to contraception and infertility
(a) Establishment
The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, shall establish a program of entering into contracts with qualified health professionals (including graduate students) under which such health professionals agree to conduct research with respect to contraception, or with respect to infertility, in consideration of the Federal Government agreeing to repay, for each year of such service, not more than $35,000 of the principal and interest of the educational loans of such health professionals.
(b) Contracts, obligated service, breach of contract
The provisions of sections 254l–1, 254m, and 254o of this title shall, except as inconsistent with subsection (a) of this section, apply to the program established in subsection (a) of this section to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program established in subpart III of part D of subchapter II of this chapter.
(c) Availability of funds
Amounts available for carrying out this section shall remain available until the expiration of the second fiscal year beginning after the fiscal year for which the amounts were made available.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 487B, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title X, § 1002, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 166; amended Pub. L. 105–392, title IV, § 410(b), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3589; Pub. L. 110–154, § 1(b)(8), Dec. 21, 2007, 121 Stat. 1827.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–154, which directed substitution of “Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development” for “National Institute on Child Health and Human Development”, was executed by making the substitution for “National Institute of Child Health and Human Development” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–392 substituted “$35,000” for “$20,000”.
42 U.S.C. § 288–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 288–3. Loan repayment program for research generally
(a) In general
(1) Authority for program
Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall carry out a program of entering into contracts with appropriately qualified health professionals under which such health professionals agree to conduct research, as employees of the National Institutes of Health, in consideration of the Federal Government agreeing to repay, for each year of such service, not more than $35,000 of the principal and interest of the educational loans of such health professionals.
(2) Limitation
The Secretary may not enter into an agreement with a health professional pursuant to paragraph (1) unless such professional—
(A) has a substantial amount of educational loans relative to income; and
(B) agrees to serve as an employee of the National Institutes of Health for purposes of paragraph (1) for a period of not less than 3 years.
(b) Applicability of certain provisions
With respect to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program established in subpart III of part D of subchapter II of this chapter, the provisions of such subpart shall, except as inconsistent with subsection (a) of this section, apply to the program established in such subsection (a) of this section in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program established in such subpart.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 487C, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title XVI, § 1621, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 182; amended Pub. L. 105–392, title IV, § 410(c), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3589.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–392 substituted “$35,000” for “$20,000”.