National Institutes of Health: Kidney Disease Research Funding and Priority Setting
Abstract
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), within the Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal agency that conducts biomedical research on kidney disease, as well as various other diseases and conditions. NIHs budget$30 billion in fiscal year 2015mostly funds extramural research that supports research personnel working at universities, medical schools, and other institutions. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)one of NIHs 27 institutes and centers (IC)has primary responsibility for kidney disease research. NIH funding for biomedical research on kidney disease in fiscal year 2015 was approximately $564 millionan increase of 2.7 percent from fiscal year 2014. NIDDK provided the majority (60percent) of this funding, supporting a broad range of projects, such as chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treatment, and kidney donation. GAO also reviewed NIH research funding levels for other diseases and conditions in the United Statesthose that are associated with high mortality or are among the most prevalent chronic conditions. GAO found that funding for fiscal year 2015 varied widely among these diseases and conditionsfor example, from $28 million for emphysema to nearly $5.4 billion for cancer. This variation in funding reflects a range of factors, including each ICs mission, budget, and research priorities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1167595
Entities
People
- Elizabeth H. Curda
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office