The Director's diagnosis, and the machinery arriving to treat it

The Director's diagnosis, and the machinery arriving to treat it

The Director's diagnosis, and the machinery arriving to treat itOliver Bogler
Published on: 11/08/2026

A discussion about the NIH Director's take on what ails the NIH and how to fix it.

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The New Golden Age of Science

The New Golden Age of Science

The New Golden Age of ScienceOliver Bogler
Published on: 28/07/2026

A summary of the recent report from the White House about science.

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NIH Wants to Rethink How It Measures "Impact" and It's Asking You First

NIH Wants to Rethink How It Measures "Impact" and It's Asking You First

NIH Wants to Rethink How It Measures "Impact" and It's Asking You FirstOliver Bogler
Published on: 30/06/2026

NIH is seeking input on better ways to measure scientific impact - crucial as science evolves to be more team-based, collaborative and interdisciplinary. Also, AACR sounds the alarm on OMB's proposed rule change and warning about using AI for data.

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A New On-Ramp for Postdocs: NIH's Academic Career Excellence (ACE) K32 Award

A New On-Ramp for Postdocs: NIH's Academic Career Excellence (ACE) K32 Award

A New On-Ramp for Postdocs: NIH's Academic Career Excellence (ACE) K32 AwardOliver Bogler
Published on: 16/06/2026

NIH's new K32 ACE Award for early postdocs, a proposed grant cap per PI, significance vs. innovation distinctions, and 2026 peer review changes.

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