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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NOTE: NIGMS reorganized in January 2012 and revisions to this brochure are underway.
Division of Cell Biology and Biophysics
This Division supports studies of the structure and function of cells and the molecules within them. Such investigations help scientists understand cellular activity in health and disease. » more
This Division supports studies of the structure and function of cells and the molecules within them. Such investigations help scientists understand cellular activity in health and disease. » more
Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology
This Division funds research on the structure of genetic material, including how that material functions, governs development, underlies inherited traits, influences behavior and affects susceptibility to diseases. » more
This Division funds research on the structure of genetic material, including how that material functions, governs development, underlies inherited traits, influences behavior and affects susceptibility to diseases. » more
Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry
This Division supports studies in pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry and chemistry that deepen understanding of biology. This includes research on trauma, burn injury, sepsis, wound healing and the effects of drugs and anesthesia on the body. » more
This Division supports studies in pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry and chemistry that deepen understanding of biology. This includes research on trauma, burn injury, sepsis, wound healing and the effects of drugs and anesthesia on the body. » more
Division of Minority Opportunities in Research
This Division seeks to increase diversity in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce. It supports research training and professional development for students and faculty members. » more
This Division seeks to increase diversity in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce. It supports research training and professional development for students and faculty members. » more
Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
This Center funds research areas that join biology with computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics and statistics. Many projects focus on developing computational tools, including those for analyzing large data sets. » more
This Center funds research areas that join biology with computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics and statistics. Many projects focus on developing computational tools, including those for analyzing large data sets. » more
Training Tomorrow's Researchers
NIGMS fosters a well-prepared and diverse pool of future scientists by supporting a wide range of training programs in basic biomedical sciences, interdisciplinary areas and some clinically related fields. » more
NIGMS fosters a well-prepared and diverse pool of future scientists by supporting a wide range of training programs in basic biomedical sciences, interdisciplinary areas and some clinically related fields. » 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 print and online. » more
As part of its efforts to strengthen public understanding and appreciation of science, NIGMS publishes free science education materials in print and online. » more
This page last reviewed on November 10, 2011
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