*New* NIH Seeks Input on Structural Racism Impacts on Brain and Behavioral Health (Due 6/14/24)
Posted: 4/1/2024 ()
The NIH issued a Request for Information (RFI) on identifying and addressing gaps in (1) the impact of structural racism on brain, cognitive (such as learning, memory, attention, decision-making), and behavioral function across the lifespan and (2) the role of structural and systemic racism on the conduct of brain and behavioral health research. This RFI seeks input from healthcare providers, scientific research communities, patient advocacy groups, people with lived experience of brain or behavioral health disorders (such as substance use and mental health disorders), educators, and other interested parties. All responses must be submitted electronically on the RFI submission website by June 14th.