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National Center for                                                                                                                                                                          NIH­NCCAM

Complementary and
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Alternative Medicine
                                                                                               Office of the Director                National Advisory Council
                                                                                                                                     for Complementary and
                                                                                                                    (HND1)           Alternative Medicine




                                                Office of Administrative      Office of Policy, Planning,               Office of Communications
                                                Operations                    and Evaluation                            and Public Liaison
                                                                    (HND12)                        (HND13)                                 (HND14)




                                                Division of Extramural                         Division of Intramural                            Division of Extramural
                                                Research                                       Research                                          Activities
                                                                     (HND2)                                         (HND3)                                           (HND4)




· Studies the integration of alternative treatment, diagnostic and prevention systems, modalities, and disciplines with the practice of conventional medicine and as a complement to such medicine
  and the integration of such alternatives into health care delivery systems in the United States;
· Ensures that scientists with appropriate expertise in research on complementary and alternative medicine are incorporated into the review, oversight, and management processes of all research
  projects and other activities funded by the Center;
· Coordinates efforts with other Institutes and Federal agencies to ensure appropriate scientific input and management;
· Identifies and evaluates alternative and complementary medical treatment, diagnostic and prevention modalities in each of the disciplines and systems with which the Center is concerned,
  including each discipline and system in which accreditation, national certification, or a State license is available;
· Conducts or supports the following activities: outcomes research and investigations, epidemiological studies, health services research, basic science research, clinical trials, and other appropriate
  research and investigational activities;
· Assists the NIH Director in designating specific personnel in each Institute to serve as full-time liaisons with the Center in facilitating appropriate coordination and scientific input;
· Establishes, updates, and makes publicly accessible a bibliographic system for the collection, storage, and retrieval of worldwide research relating to complementary and alternative treatment,
  diagnostic and prevention modalities, disciplines and systems;
· Establishes an information clearinghouse to facilitate and enhance, through the effective dissemination of information, knowledge and understanding of alternative medical treatment, diagnostic and
  prevention practices by health professionals, patients, industry, and the public; and
· Supports the development and operation of multipurpose centers to conduct research and other activities with respect to complementary and alternative treatment, diagnostic and prevention
  modalities, disciplines and systems; the provision of support for the development and operation of such centers shall include accredited complementary and alternative medicine research and
  education facilities.
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National Center for                                                                                                                                   NIH­NCCAM

Complementary and
                                                                                                                                                         2 of 2


Alternative Medicine
                                                                  Office of the Director                National Advisory Council
                                                                                                        for Complementary and
                                                                                       (HND1)           Alternative Medicine




                   Office of Administrative      Office of Policy, Planning,               Office of Communications
                   Operations                    and Evaluation                            and Public Liaison
                                       (HND12)                        (HND13)                                 (HND14)




                   Division of Extramural                         Division of Intramural                                Division of Extramural
                   Research                                       Research                                              Activities
                                        (HND2)                                         (HND3)                                               (HND4)
                   Office of International                                                                              Office of
                   Health Research                                                                                      Scientific Review
                                       (HND22)                                                                                              (HND42)
                   Office of Special                                                                                    Office of Grants
                   Populations                                                                                          Management
                                       (HND23)                                                                                              (HND43)

                   Office of Clinical and
                   Regulatory Affairs
                                      (HND24)




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