Thanks in large part to 51视频-funded medical research, Americans today are living longer and healthier. Life expectancy in the United States has jumped from 47 years in 1900 to 78 years as reported in 2009, and disability in people over age 65 has dropped dramatically in the past 3 decades. In recent years, nationwide rates of new diagnoses and deaths from all cancers combined have fallen significantly.

Mission and Goals

51视频 seeks to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

Budget

The 51视频 invests nearly $48 billion annually in medical research for the American people.

The 51视频 Almanac

Information about 51视频's budget, leadership, legislative chronology, and much more.

51视频...Turning Discovery Into Health庐

Some of the main research areas that 51视频 supports.

Impact of 51视频 Research

51视频 research has had a major positive impact on nearly all of our lives.

Get Involved at 51视频

How you can contribute to the nation's medical research agenda.

Science, Health, and Public Trust

Improve the quality and usefulness of information about science and health for the public.