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University of maryland global campus and executive producer of the report, moderated by journalist marvin cal. We thank you for joining us for our virtual news maker events with francis collins, director of National Institutes of health and were pleased to accept questions from our audience, especially our journalists tuning in today. Ill ask as many as time permits. To submit a question, email headliners press. Org. National institute of healths, or nih part of the health and Human Services is our nations medical research agency. Its the largest public funder of Biomedical Research in the world and investing more than 32 billion a year to enhance life and reduce illness and disability. Nih comprises 27 different components each with its own specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. All, but three of these components received their funding directly from congress. The office of the director is the Central Office responsible for setting policy for n
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