Investing in Discovery
An Overview of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Investing in Discovery describes the NIGMS mission and research areas, as well as its commitment to training future scientists and strengthening public understanding and appreciation of science.
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Division of Biomedical Technology, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Supports the development and use of new biomedical research and computing technologies, especially those for studying complex biological systems. » more
Supports the development and use of new biomedical research and computing technologies, especially those for studying complex biological systems. » more
Division of Cell Biology and Biophysics
Supports studies of the structure and function of cells and the molecules within them. This work helps scientists understand cellular activity in health and disease. » more
Supports studies of the structure and function of cells and the molecules within them. This work helps scientists understand cellular activity in health and disease. » more
Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology
Focuses on the structure and function of genetic material, including its role in development, inherited traits, behavior and disease susceptibility. » more
Focuses on the structure and function of genetic material, including its role in development, inherited traits, behavior and disease susceptibility. » more
Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry
Supports pharmacology and pharmacogenomics, biochemistry and chemistry, and clinical areas like physical trauma, burn injury, sepsis, wound healing and anesthesiology. » more
Supports pharmacology and pharmacogenomics, biochemistry and chemistry, and clinical areas like physical trauma, burn injury, sepsis, wound healing and anesthesiology. » more
Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity
Trains future scientists and fosters a strong, more diverse biomedical and behavioral research workforce. » more
Trains future scientists and fosters a strong, more diverse biomedical and behavioral research workforce. » more
Free Science Education Materials
As part of its efforts to strengthen public understanding and appreciation of science, NIGMS publishes free science education materials in several formats online. » more
As part of its efforts to strengthen public understanding and appreciation of science, NIGMS publishes free science education materials in several formats online. » more
Nobel Prizes
NIGMS has a strong track record of funding research that is honored with a Nobel Prize. To date, NIGMS has funded the Nobel Prize-winning work of 75 scientists. » more
NIGMS has a strong track record of funding research that is honored with a Nobel Prize. To date, NIGMS has funded the Nobel Prize-winning work of 75 scientists. » more
This page last reviewed on September 18, 2012
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