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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.

2026-14964, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting

The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on August 19, 2026, to review neuroscience career development grant applications. This meeting is private to protect sensitive info like trade secrets and personal details. Researchers applying for these grants should note the date, as funding decisions could impact their projects and careers.

Previous: 2026-09291, Notice of Public Meeting of the Virginia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Virginia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on May 26, 2026, to plan their study on how Virginia public universities are following rules about student admissions. Anyone interested can join, share their thoughts, or send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. This is a great chance for students, families, and community members to get involved and have their voices heard—no cost to attend online!

Next: 2026-09294, Ampersand Hollow Dam Hydro, LLC; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation

Ampersand Hollow Dam Hydro, LLC gets the green light to keep running their hydroelectric project from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, or until a new license is issued. This means no interruptions in power or operations while the licensing process moves forward. If no new license is ready by then, the current license automatically renews, keeping the energy flowing smoothly without extra paperwork or delays.