In her monthly Director’s Spotlight, OBSSR Director Jane M. Simoni discusses timely topics related to behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR). Subscribe to receive updates.
The 16th NIH Matilda White Riley Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors will be held virtually on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 1:30pm ET. This event will feature a keynote presentation from the 2023 Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Jennifer J. Manly, Columbia University, and presentations from the 2023 early-stage investigator paper competition awardees.
This blog discusses new resources for behavioral and social scientists to use when considering whether the trial they are planning is a Phase II or Phase III clinical trial.
This blog discusses the future of work report, developed by a team of OBSSR staff, that provides behavioral and social science-informed considerations for developing and maintaining virtual and hybrid work environments. The goal of this report was to explore key areas that impact workplace development and effectiveness and well-being in virtual and hybrid work environments.
The Annual NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival, hosted by OBSSR and in collaboration with the NIH BSSR Coordinating Committee, will be held virtually on December 8 and 9, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST each day. The festival showcases exciting research results, emerging areas, and innovations in health related BSSR.
NIH OBSSR Director’s Blog shares a brief summary of a recently completed report produced by a Council of Councils working group: Integration of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that was approved by the full Council.
This blog is to highlight some exciting career paths at NIH for behavioral and social scientists that offer the opportunity to be highly engaged in shaping the future of the scientific enterprise.
This blog reflects public service and gratitude, and discusses racism and health, environmental health equity, the opioid and pain crises in the U.S., COVID-19 and firearm violence, injury and prevention.
