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The '''National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council (NHLBAC)''' is an advisory body within the [[National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute]] (NHLBI) at the [[National Institutes of Health]] (NIH). It provides counsel on matters related to heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases, including sleep disorders, blood resources, and research funding.

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/advisory-and-peer-review-committees/advisory-council}}

== Mission ==
The NHLBAC advises the [[Secretary of Health and Human Services]], the [[Assistant Secretary for Health]], the NIH Director, and the NHLBI Director on policies related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. It reviews and recommends funding for research and training grants and cooperative agreements.<ref>https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/advisory-and-peer-review-committees/advisory-council</ref>

== Parent organization ==
The NHLBAC is part of the [[National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)|NHLBI]], which is an institute within the [[National Institutes of Health (NIH)|NIH]].<ref>https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/</ref>

== Legislation ==
The NHLBAC was established by the [[National Heart Act of 1948|National Heart Act]] in 1948, which also created the National Heart Institute (predecessor to NHLBI).<ref>https://history.nih.gov/display/history/National+Heart+Act</ref>

== Number of employees ==
The NHLBAC does not have employees per se; it is composed of appointed members who meet periodically. Membership includes scientists, clinicians, and public representatives.

== Organization structure ==
- The Council is led by the **NHLBI Director** and includes:
* **Ex officio members** from various governmental agencies.
* **Appointed members** from the scientific and public health community.
* **Liaisons** from related organizations or institutes.

== List of programs ==
The NHLBAC does not run programs directly but influences:
* Research grant reviews and funding decisions.
* Strategic planning for NHLBI's research direction.
* Policy development in heart, lung, blood, and sleep health.

== Last total enacted budget ==
The NHLBAC does not have a separate budget; it operates within the NHLBI's budget, which for FY 2023 was approximately $3.7 billion.<ref>https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/budget</ref>

== Leader ==
The NHLBI Director serves as the **Chair** of the NHLBAC.

== Services provided ==
The Council provides advisory services, including:
* Reviewing and recommending funding for research projects.
* Advising on NHLBI's research directions, policies, and program initiatives.
* Evaluating the effectiveness of current research programs and suggesting new areas of focus.

== Regulations overseen ==
The NHLBAC does not oversee regulations directly but influences policy and research strategies through its advisory role within NHLBI.

== Headquarters address ==
The meetings occur at NHLBI's location, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.

== Website ==
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/advisory-and-peer-review-committees/advisory-council

== Wikipedia article ==
There is no specific Wikipedia article dedicated to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. However, it is mentioned in the context of NHLBI: wikipedia:National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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