NIH’s Steven Ferguson and Michael Salgaller have co-written a chapter in the recently released book, Science for a Better Tomorrow. Their chapter, The U.S. National Institutes of Health: Inspiring Innovation in Biomedicine and Health, is an insightful read for anyone who is looking to better understand the NIH innovation ecosystem, from how to access technologies or funding, to how NIH collaborates with industry, and more.

The full scope of the chapter includes:
•    Introduction
•    NIH Today
•    Structure of the NIH Innovation Ecosystem
•    NIH Innovation Keystone: Bayh-Dole and the Birth of Technology Transfer
•    Accessing Technologies and Collaborations in the NIH Innovation Ecosystem
•    Industry Collaborations in the NIH Innovation Ecosystem
•    Licensing Technologies from the NIH Innovation Ecosystem
•    Funding in the NIH Innovation Ecosystem
•    Using NIH Basic and Clinical Research Assistance to Enhance Innovation
•    Contracting Opportunities with NIH and NIH-Funded Institutions
•    Training and Education in the NIH Innovation Ecosystem
•    NIH Innovation Ecosystem Has Spurred Biotechnology Industry Growth
•    NIH Innovation Ecosystem: Results to Date

You can read the full chapter on our website: The U.S. National Institutes of Health: Inspiring Innovation in Biomedicine and Health