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Division of Intramural Research

New Page: Biobehavioral Unit

Dr. Wendy Henderson

Led by Unit Chief/ Investigator Dr. Wendy Henderson, this research team works to understand the mechanisms involved in symptom distress related to digestive disorders, specifically the biobehavioral relationships between inflammation and patient symptoms.
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NINR IRP Scientist Featured on New NIH IRP Website




NINR IRP Deputy Clinical Director Dr. Leo Saligan's research on fatigue and quality of life was featured as part of the launch of the new NIH-wide Intramural Research Program website irp.nih.gov.

The new site, the first unified web presence for all of NIH's IRP research, was designed to complement ongoing efforts to reach a broad audience as well as fellow scientists outside of the NIH.

Dr. Saligan is pictured on the new site's main homepage, and was one of the first researchers to be profiled in the IRP site's "Research in Action" section.

NINR's Intramural Research Program (IRP) seeks to understand the underlying biological mechanisms of a range of symptoms, their effect on patients, and how patients respond to interventions. The NINR IRP is comprised of two major activities: The Symptoms Management Branch and Research Training.

Recent scientific efforts in the Symptoms Management Branch have included evaluating the efficacy of novel interventions for managing symptoms associated with cancer treatment, and exploring the molecular and genetic mechanisms that influence an individual's response to analgesic treatment for acute pain.

Under IRP Research Training activities, training is provided through several mechanisms, including the novel K22 Career Transition Award. This award affords a unique career development opportunity by providing research fellows with both intramural and extramural training towards the goal of achieving status as an independent investigator.

The IRP also supports the Graduate Partnerships Program, which provides support for the predoctoral training of future scientists through university partnerships. As part of this program, students from U.S. or international universities conduct part, or all, of their dissertation research activities within the IRP.

Additionally, the IRP conducts the NINR Summer Genetics Institute (SGI), which provides students with a foundation in molecular genetics for use in research and clinical practice to develop and expand research capacity among graduate students and faculty in nursing. This program is approved for graduate credit in nursing at the doctoral level. For more information on the SGI, click the link on the right side of this page.

To establish its research and training goals, the IRP conducts and participates in a range of workshops and conferences, as well as centrally through NINR planning activities.

About the Division of Intramural Research
More information about the NINR IRP.  More...
Laboratory of Symptom Management
The Laboratory of Symptom Management incorporates the Mucosal Injury Unit (MIU) and the Patient Reported Outcomes Core (PRO).  More...
Pain Research Unit
The Pain Research Unit focuses on pain, the most common symptom responsible for individuals seeking health care.  More...
Research Protocols
Clinical trial protocols led by NINR IRP investigators. Updated August 5, 2011, with more updates coming soon.  More...
IR Publications
Updated 5/8/2012 -- NINR IRP research publications for 2007-2012, and a link to archived publications.  More...
Biobehavioral Branch, Biobehavioral Unit
Led by Unit Chief/ Investigator Dr. Wendy Henderson, the focus of this program of research is to more fully understand the mechanisms involved in symptom distress related to digestive disorders, specifically the biobehavioral relationships between inflammation and patient symptoms. This research aims to identify genetic or other biologic/physiologic factors that predict patient-related clinical outcomes.  More...
Drs. Mary and Marguerite Engler Join NINR IRP
NINR is pleased to welcome Dr. Marguerite Engler and her sister Dr. Mary Engler to its Intramural Research Program (IRP). The Englers bring with them prestigious track records as nurse scientists with a focus on cardiovascular health, including the possible health benefits of substances found in cocoa, dark chocolate and other sweet treats.  More...
IR Staff and Organization Chart
NINR IRP staff directory and contact information (Update coming soon).  More...
NINR IRP Deputy Clinical Director Receives Nursing Research Award
Dr. Leo Saligan was recently awarded the Rear Admiral Faye G. Abdellah Award for Nursing Research.  More...