Chesley Bonestell, “The Exploration of Mars” (1953), oil on board, 143/8 x 28 inches, gift of William Estler, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Reproduced courtesy of Bonestell LLC.

Spending NIH Funding Wisely

November 10, 2015

 

11/10/15 – With the recent lifting of budget caps on federal government spending, hopes are rising for an increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health. In Issues, an experienced observer of medical policy has offered suggestions on how the agency can get the most bang for its bucks, including by linking its goals of creating and disseminating knowledge with sharper attention on the role of research in boosting economic growth.