National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Acronym list...: DHHS/NIH/NIDDK
Web site.......: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Mission
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and applied research and provides leadership for a national program in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases and nutrition; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases. Several of these diseases are among the leading causes of disability and death; all seriously affect the quality of life of those who have them.

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Immediate Staff Positions