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NIH Opportunity Network to Expand Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OppNet)
November 18, 2009
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., today announced the launch of the Basic Behavioral and Social Science Opportunity Network (OppNet).


NIH’s Role in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
NIH is well positioned to fund the best science in pursuit of improving the length and the quality of the lives of our citizens, while at the same time stimulating the economy.


May 3-8, 2009
OBSSR Holds First Institute on Systems Science and Health

OBSSR and CDC teamed up to produce the first Institute on Systems Science and Health (ISSH) which was held May 3-8, 2009.


March 06, 2009
OBSSR Hosts Conference on Dissemination, Implementation

As a way to improve public health in a battered world, understanding poverty counts as much as knowing how proteins fold.


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Calendar

November 20, 2009,
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Challenges and Opportunities of Interdisciplinary Research: The Case of Genetics and Demography


December 2, 2009,
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

SYMPOSIUM #2: EDUCATION


March 15 – 16, 2010
3rd Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Methods and Measurement

Registration now open until February 12, 2010


July 11-23, 2010
9th Annual Summer Institute on Design and Conduct of Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT) Involving Behavioral Interventions,

Application Deadline: January 15, 2010

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BSSR Lecture Series

NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Seminar Series

BSSR Lecture Series Fall 2009 Research Lecture Series

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  • The Health Consequences of Low Adherence among Practitioners and Patients
    September 24, 2009 at 3:00 – 4:00 PM
    Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville MD, Room A
    R.. Brian Haynes, M. D,. Ph. D.
    McMaster University
    Unfortunately, Dr. Haynes has had to cancel his lecture at this time. His lecture will take place on March 25, 2010.

  • Understanding the Increased Prevalence of Autism
    October 22, 2009 at 3:00 – 4:00 PM
    Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville MD, Room A
    Peter S. Bearman, Ph. D.
    Columbia University

  • The Challenges and Opportunities of Interdisciplinary Research: The Case of Genetics and Demography
    November 20, 2009 at 3:00 – 4:00 PM
    Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville MD, Room A
    Jason D. Boardman, Ph. D.
    University of Colorado at Boulder

  • Breast Cancer and Social Interactions: Identifying Multiple Environments that Regulate Gene Expression
    December 17, 2009 at 3:00 – 4:00 PM
    Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville MD, Room D
    Sarah J. Gehlert, Ph. D.
    Washington University in St. Louis

Previous Lectures

For a list of former lectures (1995 to present), please visit the Seminar Series Archives page.

Videocasts of previous lectures can be found by clicking here.

Visitor Information

Parking at the NIH main campus is very limited. Use of public transportation is strongly advised (visit the public transportation trip planner). Both Wilson Hall and the Natcher Conference Center are short walks from the Medical Center Metro rail & bus stations.

Critical information everyone should know about entering the NIH campus, parking on campus, entering buildings, and using campus transportation is available at: http://www.nih.gov/about/visitorsecurity.htm. Please survey this site for information necessary to access the NIH campus for our events.

Complete information for Visitors to the NIH campus is available at: http://www.nih.gov/about/visitor/index.htm.

Information on upcoming lectures is also accessible by visiting “Meetings and Seminars” on the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Interest Group (BSSR-IG) web page.

How to receive announcements of lectures (BSSR listserv)

Reasonable accommodation will be made for those with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate should contact Ms. Dana Sampson, OD/OBSSR, Sampsond@od.nih.gov, 1-301-402-1146 or via the Federal Relay at 1-800-877-8339. Sign Language Interpreters will be provided.

Organizing Committee

We welcome suggestions for speakers and topics. Send recommendations to any of us.

Ronald P. Abeles, OBSSR (Committee Chair)
Susan Czajkowski, NHLBI
Lynn Haverkos, NICHD
Lisa Onken, NIDA