OSTP Director Dr. John Holdren last week issued a memo outlining the science and technology priorities for the Administration’s last budget cycle. The OSTP, in partnership with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), advisees the President on the Federal Research and Development (R&D) budget and shaping R&D priorities across those Federal agencies that have significant portfolios in science and technology, as well as the coordination of interagency research initiatives. The OSTP is charged with assisting in the development and implementation of sound science and technology policies that reflect Administration priorities toward important national policy goals.

Key priorities in the health space included neuroscience and precision medicine. The full memo is available here.