Genome Meeting Slims Down: From Secret to Speedy Public Affair

2026-17438, Center For Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH's Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in late September 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, affecting researchers applying for funding. No direct money changes are announced, but these reviews decide who gets research grants.

2026-16683, Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Data Use Certification for the NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse Data Share Site

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the information collection requirement for the NIDA Data Share, the data use terms and conditions, and to request a progress report statement at the time of renewal. In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

2026-16544, Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research for the benefit of the public health.

2026-16440, NIH Owned Invention Available for License: Soluble Tissue Factor, a Novel Target, and Antibodies, for Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Thrombosis and Related Conditions

Scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have discovered a novel therapeutic, diagnostic and prognostic target for thrombosis: Soluble Tissue Factor (sTF). NCI has generated first-in- class antibodies and platform selectively neutralizing pathological coagulation while preserving normal hemostasis. This platform technology can be used to prevent, diagnose and treat pathological thrombosis caused by a variety of clinical conditions-including cancer, sepsis, infectious diseases (e.g., COVID), autoimmune disorders, trauma, heart conditions and inflammatory conditions. It offers a much more sensitive and specific test of thrombosis than the current D-dimer test. It may be applicable to any clinical condition which induces necroptosis, pyroptosis and NETtosis, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disease, ischemia-reperfusion and acute injuries, traumatic injuries, bacterial and viral infections, cardiovascular conditions, and atherosclerosis, inflammatory, autoimmune conditions, and others.

2026-16071, Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request: The Impact of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education at the Clinical Center on Physician Careers in Academia and Clinical Research (Clinical Center)

In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Clinical Center, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

2026-15565, Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request, Data Use Certification for the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) Data Hub, (National Institute on Drug Abuse)

In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The purpose of this revision is to update instructions for the Research Data Use Statement and the Progress Report, and to add new instructions for attesting to National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) security compliance, and for a Project Close-out at the time of project completion. Burden levels remain unchanged.

Previous: 2025-10200, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and Diethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP); Draft Risk Evaluations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment

The EPA just shared draft reports showing that two chemicals, DBP and DEHP, might be harmful to people and the environment. If you make, use, or are around these chemicals, this could mean new rules soon to keep everyone safer. The EPA wants your thoughts now before final decisions, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!

Next: 2025-10202, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Practitioner Conduct and Discipline

The USPTO is asking for approval to keep collecting info about how patent and trademark practitioners behave and follow rules. This helps make sure everyone plays fair and keeps paperwork easy for folks involved. If you’re a patent or trademark pro, this update affects you, and there’s a short window to share your thoughts before it’s finalized.