Articles

  • Progeria: Translational Insights from Cell Biology

    September 30, 2012 — NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and his research collaborators share what they’ve learned about how basic cell biology can be translated to the clinic. Journal of Cell Biology, Vol. 199.

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    The Next Generation of Obesity Research: No Time to Waste

    September 18, 2012 — NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin Rodgers address the importance of research in developing practical and effective strategies to reverse the Nation's obesity epidemic. JAMA. 2012; 308(11):1095-1096.

  • NIH Basics

    August 2, 2012 — NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on NIH's support for basic research. Read his editorial on the importance of funding basic research and why it is the engine that powers tomorrow’s therapeutic discoveries. Science, Vol. 337.

  • The Real Promise of Mobile Health Apps

    June 23, 2012 — Mobile devices have the potential to become powerful medical tools A commentary from NIH Director Francis Collins on mobile health technology and how it can benefit both patients and researchers. Scientific American, July 2012 Online Issue.

  • Benefits and Risks of Influenza Research

    June 21, 2012 — Policy Forum: Benefits and Risks of Influenza Research: Lessons Learned. Science.