Company Research Report: National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
Company Overview
Name and Mission
- Name: National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
- Mission: To advance science, inform policy, and catalyze action to achieve human health, equity, and well-being.
Founding and Key Personnel
- Founded: 1970 (originally as the Institute of Medicine)
- Key People:
- Victor J. Dzau, MD - President
- J. Michael McGinnis, MD - The Leonard D. Schaeffer Executive Officer
- Founded By: NAM operates under the 1863 Congressional charter of the National Academy of Sciences.
Headquarters and Employees
- Headquarters: 500 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
Financials
- Revenue: No information is available.
Company Recognition
- Known For: NAM is recognized for providing objective advice on matters of science, technology, and health and is one of three academies forming the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Products
Offerings
- Products/Services: NAM offers expert commentaries, discussion papers, consensus studies, and special publications. They engage in interdisciplinary programs and collaboratives, focusing on global health issues, climate change, clinician well-being, and more.
Key Features
- Research and Publications: High-quality, peer-reviewed publications that provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Collaborative Programs: Engaging with various stakeholders in health systems and policy to address major health challenges.
- Fellowships and Leadership Programs: NAM administers national and international fellowships and scholarship programs to foster leadership in health policy and medicine.
Recent Developments
Organizational Updates
- New Members and Honors: NAM elected 100 new members in 2024 and honored four members for outstanding service.
- New Leadership: New councilors for the 2024–2027 term were inducted.
New Initiatives
- Climate Action Resource: Launched a resource showcasing how health organizations are driving climate action.
- New Programs and Collaborations:
- New Pediatric Disaster Science Series
- Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use launched a pilot project for substance use education.
Launches & Recognition
- Awards and Acknowledgments:
- NAM Member Gary Ruvkun received the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
- Members received prestigious awards like Lasker Awards and the Dickson Prize in Science.
New Partnerships
- Partnerships: Collaboration with the New England Journal of Medicine to launch a new series focusing on evidence-based policy insights.
For further inquiries and detailed information, please contact NAM through the available channels, at `NAMedicine@nas.edu` or visit [their website](http://www.nasonline.org/).
