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NIH Reform: New Research Institutes for Allergy, Infectious, and Immunologic Diseases

This act splits the existing National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases into three separate entities. The goal is to better focus research on allergies, infectious diseases, and immune system disorders. These changes could impact the efficiency of medical research, potentially leading to faster discoveries and improved treatments for diseases affecting many citizens.
Key points
Three new institutes are created: the National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Diseases.
Directors of these new institutes will be appointed by the President with Senate approval for five-year terms, increasing public oversight.
The changes aim to streamline research and programs related to allergies, infectious diseases, and immune disorders, potentially leading to new therapies and better prevention.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_664
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2025-02-20