The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Seeks Industry Collaborators for NAFLD, NASH & Cryptogenic Cirrhosis Clinical Studies
ID: NIH-NICHD-2020-DK-01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/30f7000a959d4f63bda74f03d8270065/view
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    Special Notice: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) from the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking industry collaborators for NAFLD, NASH, and Cryptogenic Cirrhosis clinical studies. The NIDDK is looking for partners to collaborate on clinical studies related to these liver diseases. For more information, please refer to the attached Special Notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Averell H. Sherker, MD, FRCPC Scientific Advisor for Viral Hepatitis and Liver Diseases
    (301) 451-6207
    averell.sherker@nih.gov
    Agnes Rooke, JD
    (301) 451-6072
    Agnes.Rooke@nih.gov
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