Mike Lauer, MD, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, discusses the NIH's revised Inclusion Across the Lifespan Policy, which “requires individuals of all ages (including children and older adults) be included in clinical research studies unless there are scientific or ethical reasons to exclude them,” and goes into effect for all applications due Jan. 25, 2019 or later.
Learn more: Understanding Age in the NIH Portfolio: Implementation of the NIH Inclusion Across the Lifespan Policy