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Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an inherited disorder of the heart’s electrical system that leads to chaotic heartbeats. A new NIH-supported study has found that people who exercise vigorously and have LQTS do not have a higher risk of adverse cardiac events compared to those who exercise moderately or not at all. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zQSHVW

NIH researchers have discovered the source of dysfunction in the process whereby cells in the eye's retina remove waste. The study offers a potential therapeutic target for "dry" age-related macular degeneration, a degenerative eye disease. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cYQVAN #AMD #EyeDisease #vision #retina #research #science #NEI #NIH

The National Cancer Institute is seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Supervisory Regulatory and Clinical Operations Specialist with the Office of Sponsor and Regulatory Oversight, Office of Clinical Director, Center for Cancer Research. The incumbent duties include management of all Sponsor clinical operations obligations, Sponsor activities, provide expert guidance, and more. To learn more and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dhR5jDsZ (DE, Open to the Public) or https://lnkd.in/djukNcvJ (MP, Status Candidates) The National Cancer Institute is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training, and manages a broad range of research, training, and information dissemination activities that reach across the entire country. The application period is open now through July 29, 2024. #nih #nihforjobs #NationalCancerInstitute #ClinicalOperations

NIH is taking steps to re-envision the postdoctoral training experience, but the feedback of the biomedical research community is a crucial part of this process. Among the actions under consideration are: ➡️Limiting the amount of time a postdoctoral scholar can be supported by NIH funds to five years to speed transition into research careers. ➡️ Shorten the eligibility window and refocus review criteria for a key mentored career development award (K99/R00) to facilitate more rapid transition of postdoctoral scholars. ➡️Enhancing training and professional development for postdoctoral scholars and their mentors. Share your feedback by October 23, 2024: https://go.nih.gov/amqQ7DD

Current or previous use of the antiretroviral drug abacavir was associated with an elevated risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in people with HIV, according to an exploratory analysis from a large international clinical trial primarily funded by NIH. https://bit.ly/3LBt4uT #abacavir #HIV #ClinicalTrial #research #NIH

Long-acting injectable cabotegravir, an HIV prevention method, was safe and well tolerated before and during pregnancy, according to an NIH-sponsored study. https://bit.ly/46gPPxG #HIV #HIVPrevention #research #NIH

Apply now! Do you have experience developing health related communications materials, engaging public audiences, and evaluating communications materials and programs? If so, please consider joining the Office of AIDS Research (OAR) as a Communication Specialist! Public candidates: https://lnkd.in/ewa4YRRg Merit promotion: https://lnkd.in/eCFQrs89

Are you an innovative, energetic, Pharmacist bored with the daily grind of traditional pharmacy roles? Do you want a new leadership challenge in a place where what you do each day impacts millions of lives? If this sounds like you, the National Institutes of Health’s Pharmacy Informatics Program is looking for you! Opening July 29, 2024! Search: NIH-CC-DH-24-12474458 on usajobs.gov!

The NIH Clinical Center (CC) seeks a candidate to serve as the Chief Medical Technologist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM), Hematology Service. They will assist the Service Chief, DLM Department Chief, and Lab Manager in setting goals and priorities, assigning responsibilities and workload, resource management, and addressing the needs of the various NIH Institute investigators! Opening August 1, 2024: Merit promotion: https://lnkd.in/eZ5ZHdpf Public candidates: https://lnkd.in/eYrbXXpQ