In this episode of The Director’s Desk, NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is joined by Dr. Nicole Kleinstreuer, Acting Deputy Director for Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives at the NIH.They discuss the evolving role of animal testing in biomedical research, explore cutting-edge alternatives, and examine the ethical and scientific challenges that come with modernizing research practices.Get an inside look at how NIH leaders are shaping the future of biomedical innovation, research policy, and public health strategy.

In this episode of The Director's Desk, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sits down with Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the NIH. Together, they explore the science behind addiction, the ongoing opioid crisis, and the groundbreaking research shaping the future of drug abuse prevention and treatment.🔬 Topics Covered:-The biology of addiction-The opioid epidemic and its public health impact-NIH research on substance use disorders-Policy, stigma, and innovation in addiction science📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe/follow for more in-depth conversations on public health, biomedical research, and science policy.

Welcome to The Director’s Desk, the official NIH podcast hosted by Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. In this episode, Dr. Bhattacharya speaks with Dr. Matt Memoli, NIH Principal Deputy Director, about his career path and early experiences as a scientist at NIH. They also discuss the current state of early-career scientists at NIH and the broader scientific community, highlighting the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of biomedical research.