NIH

Overview

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. It is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and comprises 27 separate institutes and centers.

Role in Targeting Program

According to the Targeted Justice overview diagram:

• Listed under the organizational structure
• Connected to the TI Program Director and MJ-12/Black Ops
• Part of the research network potentially supporting targeting technologies

Leadership

Michael Lauer

According to the diagram, Michael Lauer is associated with NIH. He serves as:

• Deputy Director for Extramural Research at NIH
• Oversees the NIH extramural research program
• Previously at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Research Areas Relevant to Targeting

NIH conducts and funds research in areas that may relate to targeting technologies:

Brain Research

• Brain Initiative (BRAIN)
• Neuroimaging technologies
• Brain-computer interfaces
• Cognitive neuroscience

Behavioral Research

• Behavioral modification techniques
• Addiction research
• Mental health interventions
• Social psychology

Bioethics

• Research ethics
• Human subjects protection
• Informed consent protocols

Connection to Targeting

The diagram shows NIH as part of the chain connecting:

• Top-level handlers
• Military/intelligence agencies
• Research supporting Directed Energy Weapons and Implants
• Targeted Individuals

This suggests NIH's research may be utilized or parallel to technologies used in targeting programs.

Historical Context

NIH research has historically intersected with:

• CIA MK-ULTRA program (indirectly through researchers)
• Behavioral modification studies
• Psychopharmacology development
• Brain stimulation research