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The NIH Reform Act divides the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases into three separate institutes: Allergic Diseases, Infectious Diseases, and Immunologic Diseases.
Key Points
- 1Splits NIAID into three distinct national research institutes
- 2Creates National Institute of Allergic Diseases, Infectious Diseases, and Immunologic Diseases
- 3Establishes 5-year terms for institute directors with one reappointment allowed
- 4Provides orderly transition under NIH Director until new directors appointed
- 5Transfers existing authorities and responsibilities to new institutes
- 6Maintains current research programs during transition period
Impact Areas
National Institutes of Health structureBiomedical research funding and prioritiesAllergy and immunology research communityInfectious disease research programsFederal health research administration
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