NIH’s Indirect Costs 101

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Ever wondered what those indirect costs, also referred to as “overhead” or “Facilities and Administration (F&A)” costs, are used for? Dr. Sally Rockey, Deputy Director for Extramural Research at NIH, recorded the following presentation to explain the background and use of indirect costs in supporting research. For a better understanding of the costs of research, both direct and indirect, check it out:

For tips and reminders that may help in preparing your research grant applications, particularly SF424 (R&R) applications, see Developing Your Budget.

Directed Drug Delivery by Fish-Shaped Microrobots

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According to a news release posted at EurekaAlert, researchers at the University of California, San Diego have used an innovative 3D printing technology they developed to manufacture multipurpose fish-shaped microrobots. These proof-of-concept synthetic microfish swim around efficiently in liquids and could inspire a new generation of “smart” microrobots with diverse capabilities such as detoxification, sensing and directed drug delivery.

The research, led by Professors Shaochen Chen and Joseph Wang of the NanoEngineering Department at the UC San Diego, was recently published in the journal, Advanced Materials.

New Open-Access Journal Edited by an MSK Doctor

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Gastrointestinal Cancer: Targets & Therapy is a new open-access journal from @DovePress that has recently been added to the library’s collection. It focuses on gastro-intestinal cancer research, identification of therapeutic targets and the optimal use of preventative and integrated treatment interventions to achieve improved outcomes, enhanced survival and quality of life for the cancer patient.

The journal is edited by Dr. Eileen O’Reilly, an Attending at MSK, and may be found in our eJournals A-Z list. Authors interested in publishing in Gastrointestinal Cancer: Targets & Therapy should consult Dove Press’s Author Guidelines.