NIGMS (National Institute of General Medical Sciences)

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is a part of the U.S. government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH). It funds basic scientific research to understand how living organisms function, such as how cells work or how diseases develop. NIGMS supports scientists and projects that explore fundamental biological processes, aiming to advance medicine and improve health. Its work forms the foundation for innovations in treatments, diagnostics, and health practices by expanding our knowledge of biology and medicine.