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Interview conducted by Laura DeStefano The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, and a large portion of those deaths arise from cardiovascular complications. A new report from the National Academies reveals

The National Academy of Medicine today announced that Emilie Marcus, PhD, has been appointed as the Leonard D. Schaeffer Executive Officer effective August 24, 2026. Emilie Marcus Marcus will serve as the NAM's chief operating executive, working closely w

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected seven outstanding health professionals for the 2026 class of NAM fellows. The fellows were chosen for their professional qualifications, reputations, and accomplishments, and based on the relevance of th

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today released guidance on how to align the U.S. health system's financial incentives to achieve improved access, affordability, and better outcomes for every individual and community. The paper highlights the struct

Preserving America's Capacity to Save and Improve Lives Through Science The approach the United States has taken to funding biomedical and health research for more than seven decades rests on a straightforward premise: awards are chosen through rigorous,

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today named the 2026-2027 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows. Beginning in September, eight health professionals will spend a year in Washington, D.C., immersing themsel

Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, began a 6-year term as president of the National Academy of Medicine on July 1, 2026. She will also serve as Vice Chair of the National Research Council, which houses the majority of programs within the National Academies of Sci

Through the LEA-WH Fellowship, the National Academy of Medicine and Kenya Medical Research Institute are nurturing a network of emerging leaders working to transform women's health research and innovation across Africa. By Komal Syed Leaders and staff fro

NAM Member Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc and NAM Fellow Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH discuss what the new cholesterol guidelines mean for patients and how we understand cardiovascular risk. Interview by Laura DeStefano In March 2026, the American College of Cardiolog

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has launched Phase 3 of its Action Collaborative on Achieving a Climate Resilient and Sustainable Health Sector (Climate Collaborative), marking the next stage in a multi-year effort to advance climate action across