Overview of NCCAM
June 2008 – Presentation delivered at NCCAM Grantsmanship Workshop
Outline of Presentation
- Introduction to NCCAM
- Mission and History
- Organization
- Facts
What is NCCAM?
- A component of the NIH
- The primary U.S. agency for the support of research on CAM
- Composed of an extramural and an intramural program
- Employs about 85 people
- Supports more than 300 research projects and fellowships throughout the U.S.
When did NCCAM begin?
Important events in NCCAM's history
| 1991 October | The U.S. Congress provides NIH funds to establish the OAM (P.L.102-170) |
| 1993 June | The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 (P.L.103-43) formally establishes the OAM |
| 1998 October | NCCAM is established by Congress under Title VI, Section 601 of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1999 (P.L. 105-277) |
| 1999 October | Dr. Stephen E. Straus is appointed the first Director of NCCAM |
| 2000 September | NCCAM's first strategic plan is published |
| 2005 February | NCCAM publishes its second strategic plan |
| 2008 January | Dr. Josephine P. Briggs is named second Director of NCCAM |
NCCAM's Strategic Plan
Expanding Horizons of Health Care
Strategic Plan 2005–2009
NCCAM's Mission
- Explore complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science
- Train complementary and alternative medicine researchers
- Disseminate authoritative information to the public and professionals
NCCAM Strategic Plan: General Priorities
- Master health goals
- Enhance health and wellness
- Manage pain and other symptoms and disabilities
- Make an impact on the treatment and prevention of important public health conditions
- Reduce health problems of specific populations
- Increase basic research
- Partner and collaborate (CAM and conventional)
10 Areas of Emphasis
Mind-Body Medicine
Biologically Based Practices
Manipulative and Body-based Practices
Energy Medicine
Whole Medical Systems
Biologically Based Practices
Manipulative and Body-based Practices
Energy Medicine
Whole Medical Systems
Training CAM Researchers
Outreach
Health Services Research
International Health Research
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of CAM
Outreach
Health Services Research
International Health Research
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of CAM
Organization of NCCAM
View the NCCAM Organizational Chart (PDF)
The grants process at NCCAM
DEA and DER
Where All the Pieces Fit to Fund Outstanding Research
Division of Extramural Activities
Office of Scientific Review
- Coordinate review of application assigned to NCCAM review groups.
- Intermediary between the applicant and reviewers.
- Prepares summary statements for all applications reviewed by NCCAM.
Office of Grants Management
- Evaluate grant applications for administrative content and compliance with statutes, regulations, and guidelines.
- Provide consultations and technical assistances to grantees.
- Issues grants and administers them after award.
Division of Extramural Research
Program Staff:
- Develop and oversee NCCAM-funded research and research training programs.
- Provide guidance regarding NCCAM research interests and priorities, and funding mechanisms and opportunities.
Office of International Health Research
- Serves as a resource for information on international CAM research policies and activities.
- Facilitates establishment of international research collaborations and research training programs.
Office of Special Populations
Focal point of NCCAM's activities to contribute to the elimination of
racial and ethnic health disparities.
Office of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
- Reviews and monitors NCCAM-funded trials.
- Serves as a resource for NCCAM's clinical investigators.
- Helps to ensure the safety of clinical trials.
- Oversees the NCCAM Data Safety Monitoring Board.
- Ensures compliance with Institutional Review Board and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations.
What is NCCAM's budget?
NCCAM Appropriations History: Flattening Growth but Still Robust
NCCAM Portfolio: CAM Domains by FY
NCCAM Portfolio FY 2006: Health Conditions
Resource Links
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