In the monthly Director’s Voice Blog, OBSSR leadership discusses timely topics related to behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR). Subscribe to receive updates.
This blog was co-authored with Christina Dragon, MSPH, CHES, Measurement and Data Lead at the NIH’s Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office
OBSSR’s mission includes enhancing the impact of health-related behavioral and social sciences research and communicating health-related findings from these studies to various stakeholders within and outside the federal government.
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.
