Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Digestive Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee (DDICC) |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The Digestive Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee, chaired by NIDDK, is charged with facilitating cooperation and collaboration in research efforts in digestive diseases among NIH Institutes and other relevant Federal health agencies to provide a structure for coordinated efforts to combat digestive diseases. The Committee also prepares reports on the status of digestive disease research funding as well as needs for future research in specific areas of digestive diseases. The Committee meets to encourage exchange of information among member organizations and develop common initiatives. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
1985 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NCI, NIBIB |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
CDC, CMS, FDA |
