National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
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A United States organization of distinguished scientists and engineers established for the purpose of investigating and reporting upon any subject of art or science as requested by any department of government. The National Research Council organized by NAS serves as the principal operating agency to stimulate and support research. |
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add UNITED STATES (NIM); research support by this agency is checked as NON-US GOVT SUP; DF: NAS NRC CATALOG: use NAF entry |
| Also Called: |
National Research Council |
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) Categories.
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Institute of Medicine (U.S.) - Identifies, for study and analysis, important issues and problems that relate to health and medicine. The Institute initiates and conducts studies of national policy and planning for health care and health-related education and research; it also responds to requests from the federal government and other agencies for studies and advice. |
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) Definitions and Terms
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