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Mission:	The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides global leadership for research, training, and education to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. It fosters scientific discoveries and their translation into clinical practice to enhance public health and reduce disease burden.
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Services:	Biomedical research; research training; public health education; clinical trials
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'''National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)''' is one of the institutes within the [[National Institutes of Health]] (NIH) dedicated to research, training, and education in heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. NHLBI supports research that leads to better health outcomes and improved quality of life for people with these conditions. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/}} == Mission == The mission of NHLBI is to provide global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. NHLBI aims to translate research discoveries into improved health practices and policies. == Parent organization == NHLBI is part of the [[National Institutes of Health (NIH)]] within the [[U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]]. == Legislation == NHLBI was established by the [[National Heart, Lung, and Blood Act]] of 1972, which expanded and reorganized the earlier National Heart Institute<ref>https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/key-documents/nhlbi-history</ref>. == Number of employees == While exact numbers are not publicly specified, NHLBI employs numerous scientists, researchers, administrators, and support staff. == Organization structure == * Division of Cardiovascular Sciences focuses on heart diseases * Division of Lung Diseases researches lung health and diseases * Division of Blood Diseases and Resources studies blood disorders * Division of Prevention and Population Sciences works on prevention strategies and population health == List of programs == * [[Framingham Heart Study]], a long-term cardiovascular study * [[Women’s Health Initiative]], focusing on major health issues for postmenopausal women * [[Jackson Heart Study]], investigating cardiovascular disease among African Americans * [[Sleep Disorders Research Program]] to study sleep and its disorders == Last total enacted budget == For FY 2023, NHLBI's budget was approximately $3.7 billion<ref>https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/budget</ref>. == Leader == The title of the leader is '''Director''', currently held by Gary H. Gibbons, M.D.<ref>https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/director</ref>. == Services provided == NHLBI provides research funding, conducts and supports clinical trials, offers training and educational resources, develops health guidelines, and disseminates scientific information to both the public and health professionals. It also works on translating research into practical health improvements. == Regulations overseen == NHLBI does not directly oversee regulations but influences health policy through its research findings, which often lead to changes in clinical practice guidelines, public health policy, and the development of new treatments and prevention strategies. == Headquarters address == 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA == Website == https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ == Wikipedia article == wikipedia:National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute <references /> [[Category:National Institutes of Health]] [[Category:Organizations]]

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