42 USC 287c-21 - Purpose of Center

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 287c–21.

Purpose of Center

(a)

In general

(b)

Advisory council

(c)

Integration of new and non-traditional approaches

(d)

Appropriate scientific expertise and coordination with institutes and Federal agencies

(e)

Evaluation of various disciplines and systems

(f)

Ensuring high quality, rigorous scientific review

In order to ensure high quality, rigorous scientific review of complementary and alternative, diagnostic and prevention modalities, disciplines and systems, the Director of the Center shall conduct or support the following activities:

(1)

Outcomes research and investigations.

(2)

Epidemiological studies.

(3)

Health services research.

(4)

Basic science research.

(5)

Clinical trials.

(6)

Other appropriate research and investigational activities.

The Director of NIH, in coordination with the Director of the Center, shall designate specific personnel in each Institute to serve as full-time liaisons with the Center in facilitating appropriate coordination and scientific input.

(g)

Data system; information clearinghouse

(1)

Data system

(2)

Clearinghouse

(h)

Research centers

(i)

Availability of resources

(j)

Availability of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 485D, as added Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VI, § 601(2)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–387; amended Pub. L. 113–235, div. G, title II, § 224, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2490.)

cite as: 42 USC 287c-21