Review
From the reviews:
"This introduction to the structure, activities, and mission of the NIAID includes a section on building a sustainable research career. … The book is intended for students and early career biomedical researchers … . Useful introductory and career planning sections help readers understand the NIH and the grant writing process." (Kari A. Simonsen, Doody’s Review Services, January, 2009)
Product Description
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH: Volume 1, Frontiers in Research contains presentations given at the 2006 NIAID Research Conference held in Opatija, Croatia which brought internationally known researchers from the United States and Central and Eastern Europe to focus together on shared interests in microbiology, infectious disease, HIV/AIDS, and basic and clinical immunology. Some of the topics covered include emerging and re-emerging infections, the development of infectious disease prophylactics and therapeutics, drug resistance, and various topics in immunomodulation, autoimmunity, infections and immunity, and the development of vaccines.
Extensive and in-depth, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH: Volume 1, Frontiers in Research is a valuable, comprehensive guide to the state of research today.
