OBSSR Upcoming Events

OBSSR organizes virtual and in-person meetings to showcase behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR). In collaboration with our National Institutes of Health (NIH) colleagues, federal partners, and the BSSR community, we facilitate opportunities to network, collaborate, explore, and advance BSSR.

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OBSSR Director's Webinar Series

This series showcases diverse BSSR topics, sharing the latest research findings to advance the field.

NIH Matilda White Riley Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors

This annual event celebrates early-stage investigators and outstanding social-behavioral scientists whose work reflects Dr. Matilda White Riley’s vision of research excellence in BSSR.

NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival

This annual event showcases cutting-edge research funded by the NIH, highlighting emerging scientific fields and health advancements in behavioral and social sciences. It keeps the BSSR community and our NIH colleagues updated on the latest NIH-funded BSSR projects and their impact on human health and well-being.

Norman B. Anderson Memorial Lecture
July 23, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00pm | Virtual
Presenter: Rebeca Wong, Ph.D., University of Texas Health San Antonio

This webinar will cover the features of population aging in Mexico: Cohorts with fast-changing socioeconomic conditions in a country with poor public infrastructure for old age support; persistent and deep inequality; and a unique feature of being closely and permanently linked to the United States.

September 17, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00pm | Virtual
Presenter: Emily Wang, MD, MAS, Yale University

Presentation topic: Justice involved individuals and access to healthcare