Description of Collaborative Activity: |
This collaboration between NIA and NIOSH supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that address/mitigate/improve issues related to diagnostic or treatment uncertainty with respect to individuals, including enrolled World Trade Center (WTC) responders and certified-eligible WTC survivors, receiving monitoring and/or treatment under subtitle B, of the James Zadroga 9/11 health and Compensation Act (Public Law 111-347). A suitable mix of exploratory and developmental research projects are sought to help advance treatment and diagnostic effectiveness and the understanding of the health and well-being of the WTC Health Program members related to the September 2001 terrorist attacks. |
