Trade & Sanctions

OFAC Adds Persons to SDN List and Updates Identifying Information

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List and updated identifying information for an existing SDN. These designations block all property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction and prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with the listed individuals.

NIH Research Misconduct Findings Against Daniel Andrade

The NIH has issued findings of research misconduct against Daniel Andrade, Ph.D., for falsifying and fabricating data in grant applications for PHS funds. Administrative actions, including a three-year period of supervision, have been implemented.

AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the Conference Grant Programs (R13) under Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-22-238. No further applications will be accepted for this program.

AHRQ Mentored Clinical Scientist Award (K08) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice that the Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) funding opportunity announcement (PA-22-232) has expired. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

Notice: Diagnostic Safety Grant PA-23-290 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-23-290, which supported research on improving diagnostic safety in ambulatory care. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIH Notice: Funding Opportunity PA-24-093 Expired Early

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of funding opportunity PA-24-093, which focused on systems-based approaches to improve patient and healthcare worker safety. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIH Notice: Expiration of AI in Healthcare Safety Funding Opportunity

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the funding opportunity PA-24-261, which focused on examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare safety. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIDCD Seeks Input on Clinical Trial Support

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on how to strengthen its support for clinical trials. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by April 15, 2026, to help shape the future of NIDCD's clinical trial infrastructure.

Grant Opportunity: AI's Impact on Healthcare Safety

The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for research grants examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare safety. The opportunity is open to various eligible entities, including small businesses and non-profit organizations, with applications due by March 17, 2026.

AHRQ Funding for Diagnostic Safety Strategies and Interventions (R18)

The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced funding opportunities for research on diagnostic safety strategies and interventions in ambulatory care settings. Applications are open to various non-profit, government, and educational institutions, with a closing date of March 17, 2026.