Many women are simultaneously at risk for unintended pregnancy & #STIs , including #HIV . #NICHD supports the development of multipurpose prevention technologies—contraceptive products that also protect against STIs. go.nih.gov/n2s4t1i #WomensHealthWeek #NICHD impact

Our #NIHHighRisk Research Program released a #FundingOpportunity for the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award. Consider applying if you’re a junior scientist ready to launch an independent research career. Learn more: grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/r…

🎉 Happy National Women’s Health Week! We invite you to join #NICHD Director Diana Bianchi, womenshealth.gov, & other 2024 #NWHW Ambassadors this week as we highlight women’s health issues and priorities across the lifespan. bit.ly/4ain6sR

Non-academic biomedical innovators are encouraged to attend a free webinar on 5/14 @ 2 PM ET hosted by XLerateHealth to learn more about #sbir #sttr #smallbiz funding from the NIH. Register: buff.ly/3wiBHqi

According to #NICHD -funded researchers, patient perspectives on surgical complications often differ from those of clinicians, but including patient perspectives can improve clinical trials & counseling. Learn more about this pelvic organ prolapse study: go.nih.gov/W8EcU57.

NICHD’s Stillbirth Working Group addresses research issues related to #stillbirth risk factors, communities at highest risk, barriers to data collection, & more. Learn more & check out notes from the group’s past meetings at go.nih.gov/Tc0S0Tp. #WomensHealthWeek

#NICHD conducts & supports research to improve understanding of the mechanisms, diagnosis, & treatments of #endometriosis . Check out this fact sheet for recent findings & advances from NICHD-funded projects on endometriosis. go.nih.gov/9lDD6X9 #WomensHealthWeek

Cisgender women have limited biomedical #STI prevention options relative to other populations. Read Diana Bianchi’s blog discussing NIH efforts to address this disparity at go.nih.gov/vle9clK. #NICHDimpact #SexuallyTransmittedInfections#WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthNICHD

An NIH HEAL Initiative study examined patient-centered pain management after cesarean delivery to reduce postpartum risk for opioid misuse & optimize women’s outcomes. bit.ly/4bhxeTq #WomensHealthNICHD #WomensHealthWeek

How can a person’s unique experience influence #PostpartumDepression & interaction with an infant? An #NICHD -funded study investigated how anxiety, past trauma, & infant characteristics can affect postpartum mental health. go.nih.gov/WOwZFJj #NICHD impact #MothersDay

Join Dr. John Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator & Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy overseeing PEPFAR for the Barmes #GlobalHealth Lecture 2024: Global #HIV /AIDS Response: Then, Now, Future. June 5 on NIH campus (Natcher) & online: go.nih.gov/Barmes2024

ICYMI, NIH recently shared preliminary observations on the Federal Demonstration Partnership Data Management and Sharing Plan Pilot. Check out the town hall recording for tips on writing plans & more at bit.ly/3vtGg0n.

How can the federal government address the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S? To learn more, join Women's Congressional Policy Institute (WCPI), in collaboration w/ the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus, for an engaging discussion about maternal health ft. a diverse panel of speakers.
📌 bit.ly/3w8AgKZ

Don’t miss the 2024 NIH Career Symposium! The virtual event, taking place May 14-17, will provide career exploration & networking opportunities for graduate students, postdocs, & fellows in NIH Intramural, as well as for students outside of NIH. Register at go.nih.gov/tjgaeny.

Life expectancies of U.S. youth w/ #HIV are 10-20 years shorter than those of youth w/o HIV, according to an #NICHD -funded study in JAMA Health Forum. But strategies to improve #HIV care may reduce this gap. Learn more: bit.ly/3wFjlzP

Join ORWH & NIHPrevents for the launch of NIH’s Women’s Health Roundtable Series during #NWHW24 . This roundtable will feature remarks from directors of NIH, ORWH, and ODP followed by a panel discussion on menopause research. Learn more: bit.ly/49S0lLY

Explore frequently asked #MaternalMentalHealth questions with experts & women who received help for #PostpartumDepression . Register for the “Shining a Light on Maternal Mental Health: Signs, Symptoms, and Support for Postpartum Depression” webinar on 5/16. ms.spr.ly/6011YpqsB

CT scanning slightly increases the risk for radiation-induced cancers. Researchers developed prediction strategies to prevent pediatric trauma patients from receiving unnecessary CT scans. Learn more: go.nih.gov/bg2xwaa #NICHDimpact

Pediatric critical care considers not only the different body composition of child patients but also the psychosocial needs of children and their families. Learn more from #NICHD ’s Valerie Maholmes, Ph.D., for #CriticalCareAwarenessMonth . bit.ly/449VK6m

It is important to consider differences among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations when researching perinatal risk factors and pregnancy outcomes, according to an #NICHD -supported study. Learn more at go.nih.gov/7GSW7K4. #NICHD impact