Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Amended Notice of Meeting
Published Date: 2/2/2026
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Summary
Heads up! The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is extending its big May 2026 meeting from one day to two days. This change affects anyone interested in medical rehab research and means more time for important discussions, all happening in Bethesda and open to the public.
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