New Video Provides Information on NIH HEAL Initiative on Developing Imaging of Biomarkers of Myofascial Tissues

In this video, Dr. Helene Langevin, Director, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and Dr. Bruce Tromberg, Director, National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, discuss a new funding opportunity from the NIH HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) Initiative that will focus on the development of innovative quantitative imaging and relevant biomarkers of myofascial tissues for pain management.

HEAL Initiative: Developing Quantitative Imaging and Other Relevant Biomarkers of Myofascial Tissues for Clinical Pain Management

Researchers Networking Session

January 6, 2021, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. ET

Join us for a virtual researchers networking session, which will provide an interactive, team-building experience for potential applicantsforRFA-AT-22-003.You will have the chance to have facilitated conversations with HEAL program officials and topic experts related to technical requirements of the R33 phase.

Register for the networking session.

Did you miss the December 2 Informational Webinar?

This webinar provided an overview and guidance of this new initiative.

Read more on the funding opportunity:RFA-AT-22-003

View the Videocast recording.

Mindfulness as a Support for Healing Conversations and Actions Toward Social Justice and Equity

December 15, 2021, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. ET; Virtual

Rhonda V. Magee, J.D., professor of law, long-time mindfulness teacher, scholar of contemplative education, and practitioner of mindfulness, will deliver the 2021 Stephen E. Straus Distinguished Lecture in the Science of Complementary Therapies. Professor Magee will describe some of the research on how mindfulness has been shown to help us, for example, increase our emotional resilience; address fears, anxieties, and other emotions; choose how we will respond to injustice; and change unhelpful habits.She will also discussan exciting new area of study: focusing on external mindfulness and its effects as individuals interact with others, their environments, and the array of challenges facing us all.