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Research Services

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NIAAA is the world’s largest funder of alcohol research, focusing on topics that touch the lives of almost everyone.

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About us

The mission of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the adverse effects of alcohol on health and well-being, and apply that knowledge to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan. NIAAA leads the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by: • Conducting and supporting a portfolio of alcohol-related research in a wide range of scientific areas including neuroscience and behavior, epidemiology and prevention, treatment and recovery, and metabolism and health effects • Coordinating and collaborating with other research institutes and federal programs on alcohol-related issues • Collaborating with international, national, state, and local institutions, organizations, agencies, and programs engaged in alcohol-related work • Translating and disseminating research findings to health care providers, researchers, policymakers, and the public By supporting a broad range of basic, translational, and clinical research, NIAAA aims to: • Better understand the health effects of alcohol misuse across the lifespan • Reveal the biological and socio-cultural origins of alcohol misuse • Reduce the stigma associated with alcohol problems • Develop evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies that address alcohol-related issues across the lifespan

Industry

Research Services

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Bethesda, MD

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1970

Specialties

research, alcohol, alcohol use disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, alcohol misuse, federal grant funding, biomedical research training, and biomedical research

Locations

Employees at National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Updates

• This image was captured by Lee Peyton, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in NIAAA’s Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research. This is an image of a mouse brain slice. The mouse was injected with a virus to specifically label astrocytes (AAV-gfaABC1D-tdtomato) in red. To confirm specificity of the virus, the tissue was then processed for immunofluorescence. In Green, there is a marker for astrocytes (GFAP) and in blue is a marker for neurons (NeuN). The areas of yellow depict colocalization of the virus (red) and the GFAP marker (green). #sciart
  
• Does taking a break from alcohol for #DryJanuary help? Yes! You could see benefits immediately (like sleeping better and waking without fatigue). Get tips and resources at: https://brnw.ch/21wQ3F5.
  
• Prenatal alcohol exposure is a leading preventable cause of birth defects in the United States. You can support your pregnant coworkers—and coworkers who might have problems with alcohol—by organizing alcohol-free social activities. #NationalBirthDefectsMonth
  
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  Effective evidence-based treatment for alcohol use disorder exists. Learn from Laura Kwako, Ph.D. about the options to help support coworkers, friends, and family members who may be struggling with alcohol. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/nOXcssD
  
• Tip Tuesday: Ready to make your application stand out from the crowd? This month's tip is simple: Schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation with an NIAAA Program Officer! Here's how they can help: 🎯 Align your research with program priorities 💪 Identify and address potential weaknesses 🚀 Provide valuable insights for a stronger application Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge! Contact NIAAASBIRSTTR@mail.nih.gov to schedule a meeting today.
  
• Finding healthy ways to cope with stress at work or at home—such as social connectedness, exercise, or meditation—could help you have a stronger performance at work and enjoy life without relying on alcohol. #DryJanuary
  
• A recent NIAAA supported study examined the health in midlife of adults with known prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) or childhood diagnosis of FASD. They found that PAE is associated with an increase in poorer outcomes across many health domains at midlife. Read the article here: https://go.nih.gov/nWvr8zd
  
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  Interested in learning more about small business opportunities for women’s health research? Join the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) virtual webinar on Jan. 29 at 11 AM EST to hear more about #NIAAA SBIR / STTR funding opportunities available. 🗓️ Date: January 29 at 11 a.m. ET ➡️ Register now: https://brnw.ch/21wPTDR #SBIR #STTR
  
• Alcohol-free strategies are healthier and more lasting ways to manage stress related to work or home life. Regular exercise, social connectedness, and better sleep have been shown to be effective. By supporting work-life balance and effective stress relief, you can support your own and your co-workers mental health goals. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wPToG.
  
• During Dry January, many of your patients, including some with alcohol use disorder, may take this opportunity to start a new, healthier life chapter. Those who drink heavily may need to cut back gradually, however, because stopping suddenly can be life threatening. Learn tips to help you support all of your patients who wish to rise to the Dry January challenge: https://go.nih.gov/DBBUWD3 #DryJanuary #Alcohol
  

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