GENETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

临床研究计划（CRP）在国家环境健康科学研究所（NIEHS）的校内研究部（DIR）内进行或监督临床研究。这些研究的目的是：1)将基本的实验室发现转化为临床应用；2)研究遗传易感性与环境因素之间的相互作用，因为它们与人群中的复杂性状和疾病有关；3)通过使用预防、治疗、手术、放射和其他技术，或通过改变环境暴露、饮食和生活方式来改变这些因素，干预疾病的发生和/或进展。该合同的目的是为DIR、NIEHS及其合作者的主要研究者（pi）提供医疗、诊断、治疗、科学、技术、数据管理、管理、文书和统计支持。承包商应协助政府确定和招募受试者，并管理、管理和开展由pi单独或与NIEHS内外的其他科学家合作设计和监督的临床研究。该合同的另一个目的是向NIEHS临床研究单位（CRU）提供技术专长和卫生保健人员，以支持在该机构进行的临床研究。承包商应在执行具体工作任务时发挥纯粹的辅助作用，不得从事独立研究。

The Clinical Research Program (CRP) conducts or oversees clinical research studies within the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The objectives of these studies are to: 1) translate basic laboratory findings to clinical applications; 2) investigate the interaction between genetic susceptibility and environmental factors as they relate to complex traits and disease in human populations; and 3) intervene in disease development and/or progression by modifying these factors using preventative, therapeutic, surgical, radiation and other techniques, or by altering environmental exposures, diet and lifestyles. The purpose of this contract is to provide medical, diagnostic, therapeutic, scientific, technical, data management, managerial, clerical, and statistical support to Principal Investigators (PIs) within the DIR, NIEHS and their collaborators. The Contractor shall assist the Government by identifying and enrolling subjects, and administering, managing, and conducting clinical studies designed and supervised by PIs alone or in collaboration with other scientists inside or outside of the NIEHS. Another purpose of this contract is to provide technical expertise and health care staff to the NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU) in support of clinical studies conducted in that facility. The Contractor shall function in a purely supportive role carrying out specific work assignments, and shall not engage in independent research.