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About OBSSR
The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) opened officially on July 1, 1995. The U.S. Congress established the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) in the Office of the Director, NIH, in recognition of the key role that behavioral and social factors often play in illness and health. The OBSSR mission is to stimulate behavioral and social sciences research throughout NIH and to integrate these areas of research more fully into others of the NIH health research enterprise, thereby improving our understanding, treatment, and prevention of disease. To provide the OBSSR with counsel in fulfilling its mission, the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee (BSSR CC) serves as an internal advisory board. Now celebrating its tenth year, David B. Abrams, Ph.D. serves as Director of the Office. |
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Mission |
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The major responsibilities of the office and its director are set forth in its mission statement. |
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Original Strategic Plan |
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Under the leadership of its first director, Norman B. Anderson, in 1997 OBSSR developed a strategic plan, designed to guide the office's activities for the next three to five years. The development of this plan was a multifaceted process, initiated by two meetings in February and March of 1996 with over 70 scientists and administrators. Based upon their deliberations and recommendations, the Office established three principal goals:
1. Advancing behavioral and social sciences research and training
2. Integrating a biobehavioral perspective across the NIH
3. Improving communication among scientists and with the public |
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Strategic Plan 2006
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Activities and Accomplishments |
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In order to fulfill its three principal goals, the Office engages in a variety of activities. Among these are:
 Developing funding initiatives for research and training
Setting priorities for behavioral and social sciences research
Providing opportunities for training and career development for behavioral and scientists
Linking minority students with mentors
Organizing conferences, workshops, and lectures |
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Staff and Address
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Former Directors of the Office
Raynard S. Kington, M.D., Ph.D., 2000-2003
Next Step
Norman B. Anderson, Ph.D., 1995-2000
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