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In 1863 the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) was established by charter to advise the government on scientific matters. Almost 100 later, in 1971, the Academy created the Institute of Medicine within the to focus on health-related problems and issues. Today the IOM has a budget of about 13 million, which includes both private and funds, and is regarded as a leading center for health policy. After briefly explaining the structure and general goals of IOM, article describes several new or anticipated projects as well as some completed reports that have a strong ethical component. Bulger is of IOM's Division of Health Sciences Policy.
Ruth Ellen Bulger (Sun,) studied this question.