On the recordMarch 6, 2012
A fundamental part of the NIH's success over the years has been that scientific need and opportunity have always dictated NIH funding priorities.
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congress.govA fundamental part of the NIH's success over the years has been that scientific need and opportunity have always dictated NIH funding priorities.
Highlights the importance of scientific needs in determining NIH funding.
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