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Dr. Alan GuttmacherAlan E. Guttmacher, M.D. has served as Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development since August 2010, following a term as Acting Director beginning in December 2009.

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Meet Our Researchers

Dr. Esther Duflo: Using Science to Alleviate Poverty,
Promote Health

Dr. Esther DufloWhat works and what doesn’t when it comes to health improvement programs in developing nations? Economist Esther Duflo, Ph.D., uses randomized controlled trials to find out.

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Inside the NICHD

Dr. Tonse Raju
A 'fantastic specialty'

Dr. Tonse RajuDr. Tonse Raju reflects on his career in neonatal medicine, the advances sparked by NICHD, and on how a surprise package sent from NIH to his dorm room in India changed his life.

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Carrying Pregnancy to 39 Weeks: Is It Worth It? Yes! (January 31, 2013)

Carrying Pregnancy to 39 Weeks: Is It Worth It? Yes! (January 31, 2013)

New videos from the NICHD’s National Child and Maternal Health Education Program explain why it’s important not to induce labor for nonmedical reasons before 39 weeks of pregnancy. Find out why it’s worth it for both mother and baby.
Birth Defects Prevention Month and NICHD Research Advances (January 29, 2013)

Birth Defects Prevention Month and NICHD Research Advances (January 29, 2013)

Understanding the causes of birth defects has been a primary goal of the NICHD since its establishment. During Birth Defects Prevention Month, the NICHD reflects on its research in structural birth defects as well as the significant advancements made to date in determining the causes, prevention, and treatments of birth defects.
A Promising New Therapy for a Childhood Coordination Disorder  (January 14, 2013)

A Promising New Therapy for a Childhood Coordination Disorder (January 14, 2013)

​Developmental coordination disorder, a disorder that impairs the development of a child’s motor coordination, can cause some children to fall behind their peers in terms of motor and coordination skills. NICHD-supported researchers are exploring technologies to assist children with this sometimes debilitating neurological disorder. [Photo: Courtesy of Indiana University]

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