NIH’s Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Launches Redesigned Web site
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February 5, 2009
A redesigned and enhanced Web site for scientists, advocacy groups, the media, and the general public, providing key information on behavioral and social science research and activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is now available.
The site, which features a new appearance, format, and architecture, was launched by the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), in the Office of the Director at NIH. An addition is the “From the Director” column, which highlights critical issues and developments in the behavioral and social sciences fields.
The site contains readily accessible and searchable information on funding opportunity announcements, key scientific areas, a calendar of news and events and videocasts of the OBSSR Lecture Series.
“The new Web site allows the office to communicate with researchers, advocacy groups, media, and the general public about critical research and training opportunities, lectures, and news,” said Acting Director Christine A. Bachrach, Ph.D. “Our new site enhances our ability to communicate activities that support our mission of stimulating and coordinating behavioral and social science research across NIH.”
In addition to a new look and feel, including a newly designed OBSSR logo, the Web site has improved navigation and has significant new content areas. Visitors can quickly navigate its scientific areas of concentration:
- Biopsychosocial Interactions
- Genes, Behavior, and Environment
- Health and Behavior
- Methodology
- Social and Cultural Factors in Health
- Translation
For more information, visit the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Web site.