New Issue of NCCIH Update: High-Risk, High-Reward Program; Pre-application Webinars Oct. 3

Announcements High-Risk, High-Reward Program Offers Unique Opportunities Dr. Emmeline Edwards August 28, 2019 Application deadlines are coming up in the next few weeks to apply for several of NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research (HRHR) funding opportunities. If you aren’t familiar with these exceptional grants, let me tell you a bit about them and NCCIH’s participation. The HRHR program catalyzes scientific discovery by supporting compelling, high-risk research proposals that are cross-cutting and have transformative potential but might not fare well in the traditional peer-review process. Applicants are encouraged to “think outside the box” and propose ideas in any topic area relevant to the NIH mission. Funding for the awards comes from the NIH Common Fund and other NIH Office of the Director appropriations, such as to NIH institutes and centers, including NCCIH. September Is Pain Awareness Month and National Yoga Month! You may want to follow NCCIH on our social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), or sign up for our emails, so you won’t miss anything. Learn more on our website. Resources for Researchers Notice of Two Pre-Application Webinars: “Preclinical Screening for Natural Product Drug Interactions (R21)” and “Center of Excellence for Natural Product Drug Interaction Research (U54)” Dates and times for the webinars are listed below. The intent of the webinars are to provide an overview of each of the initiatives and to address applicant questions prior to preparing and submitting applications. The webinars are optional and not required for application submission. Webinar Information for RFA-AT-20-001, "Preclinical Screening for Natural Product Drug Interactions (Clinical Trial Not Allowed, R21)"Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET Register now.  Webinar Information for RFA-AT-20-002, "Center of Excellence for Natural Product Drug interaction Research (U54 Clinical Trial Required)"Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET Register now.  New Funding Opportunities Notice to Extend PAR-18-113, Center of Excellence for Research on Complementary and Integrative Health (P01, Clinical Trial Optional) Notice of NCCIH's Withdrawal from Participation in PAR-18-494, "Device-Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders (UG3/UH3, Clinical Trial Optional)" Notice Number Notice to Extend PAR-18-727, Food Specific Molecular Profiles and Biomarkers of Food and Nutrient Intake, and Dietary Exposure (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Upcoming Events NCCIH at 20: A Catalyst for Integrative Health Research September 23, 2019; In-person spaces are filled. Remote attendance registration is still open. NCCIH will host a 1-day research symposium to celebrate the Center’s 20th anniversary. This event will celebrate progress in complementary and integrative health research and look to the future of the field. The day will feature a Stephen E. Straus Distinguished Lecture in the Science of Complementary Therapies by Dr. Lorimer Moseley of the University of South Australia titled “Why We Need a Pain Revolution: From Science to Practice,” lightning round presentations with early-stage investigators, and two panel discussions on pain research in military and veteran populations as well as the future of natural products research. The meeting will take place on the NIH Campus ( Bldg 10, Lipsett Amphitheater, Bethesda, MD) and via videocast.  Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health (NACCIH)  September 20, 2019; NIH Campus, Porter Bldg. 35 Building, Bethesda, MD Please check back soon for the agenda and other details.