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Dr. Walter Koroshetz @NINDSdirector
Walter J. Koroshetz
Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) asked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take the lead in implementing the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act, with support from the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. As a first step, NIH is soliciting nominations for individuals to serve on an Advisory Council for Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services.
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NINDS PODCAST BUILDING UP THE NERVE

Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees and scientists that takes you through topics from the life cycle of a grant to demystifying scientific research at all career stages. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job!

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