U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH)

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a government agency that funds and supports medical research to improve health and prevent disease. It funds scientists and institutions to study everything from cancer to mental health, aiming to discover new treatments, preventions, and understanding of medical conditions. NIH plays a key role in advancing medical knowledge and public health, ensuring that research is rigorous, ethical, and focused on improving health outcomes for people in the United States and around the world.