CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
August 5, 2003, Vol. 03-66

UPDATES FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

NIH Council of Public Representatives (COPR)

The Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applicants to fill appointments to the Director's Council of Public Representatives (COPR). New members will be appointed in April 2004.

The COPR advises the NIH Director on crosscutting issues related to medical research and health issues of public interest that ultimately promote individual, family and community health. Examples of such issues include health disparities, the impact of chronic diseases, public trust in the research enterprise, and public input and participation at NIH.

The COPR consists of up to 21 individuals who are selected from among the diverse communities that benefit from, and have an interest in, NIH research, programs, and activities. Members typically serve on the COPR for three years. To be considered for the COPR, applicants must have some interest in the work of NIH and must be in a position to communicate regularly with the broader public about COPR and NIH activities. Applicants must also be willing to fully participate in biannual COPR meetings as well as regular conference calls and working group activities throughout the year.

To request that an application be mailed to you, contact the COPR Resource Staff by phone at (301) 650-8660, by fax at (301) 650-8676, or by e-mail at COPR@palladianpartners.com.

News
Gene More than Doubles Risk of Depression Following Life Stresses http://www.nimh.nih.gov/Press/prgenestress.cfm

Funding Opportunities
Requests for Proposals
NIMH-03-DM-0003 "Treatment Units for Research on Neurocognition and Schizophrenia (TURNS)" Amendment 2 (*pdf format, 2 pages)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/contracts/Amend-02-RFP-NIMH-03-DM-0003.pdf

Program Announcement
PA-03-152. Biobehavioral Pain Research
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-03-152.html