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NIH HEAL Initiative Press Office Contacts

Members of the media, please direct questions and interview requests related to the NIH HEAL Initiative® to National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) who are co-leads. For inquiries on research related to improving the prevention and treatment of opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose email [email protected]. For inquiries on research related to improving the understanding, management, and treatment of pain email [email protected]

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2024 NIH HEAL Initiative Awards

At the 5th Annual NIH HEAL Initiative Scientific Meeting, researchers were recognized for Excellence in Research, Mentorship, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Community Partnership. Early to middle-career stage researchers were recognized with the Trailblazer Award.

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Past Director’s Messages

Rebecca G. Baker, Ph.D., was the director of the Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative®  between 2018-2023. 

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