Stephen E. Straus, M.D., first Director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), stepped down from his position on November 7, 2006, for health reasons. Dr. Straus plans to continue his scientific work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as Senior Advisor to the NIH Director.
Tools That Are Transforming Discovery in CAM The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's medical research agency—making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives. NIH-supported scientists study ways to prevent disease, as well as the causes, treatments, and cures for common and rare diseases. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), as a part of NIH, shares in these goals.