The following are the technical and logistical objectives in support of the National Eye Institute's (NEI) education and communications programs: (1) provide support for the planning, development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of public and professional information and education projects related to the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) and other information/education programs of the NEI; (2) assist in the development of mechanisms and products for the dissemination of topical and timely eye disease and eye health information to the public through the news and entertainment media; (3) support the development and maintenance of a network of eye health-concerned intermediaries, known as the NEHEP Partnership; (4) support confcrencc and meeting management activities; (5) support the public inquiry/response function of the NEI Scientific Reporting Branch as needed; (6) provide labor, facilities, equipment, services, and supplies necessary to perform the warehouse functions of receiving, maintenance, shipping, and inventory control; (7) support NEI exhibit activities; (8) develop plans and materials and provide technical support to clinical studies and applied research endeavors; (9) respond to requests for special projects; and (10) provide messenger service.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01EY032138-000
Application #
2312187
Study Section
Project Start
1993-09-30
Project End
1995-09-29
Budget Start
1993-09-30
Budget End
1994-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Prospect Associates, Ltd.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20901
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