Mind/Body Research and Chronic Disease Conditions; Notice of Intent To Fund a Sole Source Award, 52395-52396 [05-17492]

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DATES: Robert G. Claypool, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public, Health Emergency Preparedness. [FR Doc. 05–17556 Filed 9–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52395 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Program Announcement DP05–133] Mind/Body Research and Chronic Disease Conditions; Notice of Intent To Fund a Sole Source Award A. Purpose The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the intent to fund fiscal year (FY) 2005 funds for a grant program to support research on the impact and effectiveness of relaxation and stress reduction on chronic health conditions. This announcement will build on research currently being conducted in this area by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Mind/Body Medical Institute (MBMI). The results from this study will continue to generate new knowledge on the physiologic mechanisms of the relaxation response, mechanisms of acute changes, and identification of those most likely to benefit in a specific clinical model. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 93.283. B. Eligible Applicant Assistance will be provided only to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Mind/Body Medical Institute (MBMI), Harvard Medical School, 824 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. No other applications will be solicited. The BIDMC, MBMI is specifically referenced in the House of Representatives 2nd Session Conference Report 108–792. Page 1161 of the report states: ‘‘Within amounts provided for Community Health Promotion: * * * $1,974,000 is for the Mind-Body Institute in Boston, Massachusetts to continue practice-based assessments, identification, and study of promising and heavily-used mind/body practices.’’ The BIDMC, MBMI is a non-profit scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study of mind/body interactions, including the relaxation response. The institute uses its expertise to enhance the recognition and understanding of mind/body medicine’s role in the practice of medicine to foster and expand the uses of mind/body interaction in health care and other appropriate settings, thereby advancing health and well-being throughout the world. Today over 9,000 patients throughout the United States participate in the institutes clinical programs. E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1 52396 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 170 / Friday, September 2, 2005 / Notices The MBMI is the foundation of mind/ body medicine as practiced at the BIDMC, MBMI. It is based on the work of Herbert Benson, MD and colleagues at Harvard Medical School. Their pioneering research led to the definition of the relaxation response. The BIDMC, MBMI trains health care professionals from the U.S. and around the world in their highly successful clinical techniques. The mission of the BIDMC, MBMI, its long history of research in relaxation response, and the institution’s extensive network of resources make it highly probable that the BIDMC, MBMI will successfully achieve the activities identified in Section 1 of this RFA; therefore, it is the only eligible organization to conduct the research supported by this RFA. C. Funding Approximately $1,916,915 is available in FY 2005 to fund this award September 30, 2005 and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to three years. Funding estimates may change. D. Where To Obtain Additional Information Dated: August 29, 2005. William P. Nichols, Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 05–17492 Filed 9–1–05; 8:45 am] VerDate Aug<18>2005 18:00 Sep 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Request for Application (RFA) AA084] Enhancement and Integration of Health Sector HIV/AIDS Strategic Information into the National Multi-Sectoral HIV/ AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation System of the United Republic of Tanzania as Part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief; Notice of Intent To Fund Limited Eligibility Award A. Purpose The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the intent to award fiscal year (FY) 2005 funds for a cooperative agreement program to enhance integration of health-sector HIV/AIDS strategic information into the national multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS database linked to the Country Response Information System (CRIS) in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 93.067. B. Eligible Applicant For general comments or questions about this announcement, contact: Technical Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341–4146, Telephone: 770–488–2700. For technical questions about this program, contact: Brenda Colley Gilbert, Project Officer, 4770 Buford Highway N.E., Mailstop K–92, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: 770–488–8390, E-mail: BColleyGilbert@cdc.gov. BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Assistance will only be provided to the Tanzania AIDS Commission (TACAIDS) and the Zanzibar AIDS Commission (ZAC). No other applications are solicited. TACAIDS and ZAC are currently the only appropriate and qualified organizations to conduct a specific set of activities to support the enhancement and integration of health sector HIV/ AIDS strategic information into the national multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS M&E system in the United Republic of Tanzania for the following reasons: 1. TACAIDS and ZAC are uniquely positioned, in terms of legal authority, ability, and credibility among Tanzanian citizens, to coordinate the implementation of zonal initiatives for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. 2. TACAIDS and ZAC have developed national HIV/AIDS policies; a national multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS strategic framework, and strategic plans for enhancing national systems for collection of strategic information and M&E of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania, which allows TACAIDS and ZAC to immediately become engaged in the activities listed in this announcement. 3. The purpose of the announcement is to build upon the existing framework of health policy and programming that TACAIDS and ZAC have initiated. PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4. TACAIDS and ZAC have a mandate under the Tanzanian Constitution to coordinate multi-sectoral activities necessary for the national response to HIV/AIDS. An Act of Parliament mandates TACAIDS and ZAC to monitor and evaluate multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS activities in the United Republic of Tanzania. C. Funding Approximately $500,000 is available in FY 2005 to fund this award to the two identified organizations. It is expected that the awards will begin on or before October 15, 2005, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to four years. Funding estimates may change. D. Where To Obtain Additional Information For general comments or questions about this announcement, contact: Technical Information Management, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341–4146, Telephone: 770–488– 2700. For program technical assistance, contact: Cecil Threat, Project Officer, Global AIDS Program, c/o American Embassy-HHS/CDC, 2140 Dar es Salaam Place, Washington, DC 20521–2140, Telephone: 255 22 212 1407, Cellphone: 255 744 222986, Fax: 255 22 212 1462. E-mail: Cthreat@cdc.gov. For financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact: Diane Flournoy, Grants Management Specialist, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: 770–488–2072, E-mail: dflournoy@cdc.gov. Dated: August 29, 2005. William P. Nichols, Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 05–17491 Filed 9–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 170 (Friday, September 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52395-52396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17492]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement DP05-133]


Mind/Body Research and Chronic Disease Conditions; Notice of 
Intent To Fund a Sole Source Award

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
intent to fund fiscal year (FY) 2005 funds for a grant program to 
support research on the impact and effectiveness of relaxation and 
stress reduction on chronic health conditions. This announcement will 
build on research currently being conducted in this area by the Beth 
Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Mind/Body Medical Institute 
(MBMI). The results from this study will continue to generate new 
knowledge on the physiologic mechanisms of the relaxation response, 
mechanisms of acute changes, and identification of those most likely to 
benefit in a specific clinical model.
    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program 
is 93.283.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance will be provided only to the Beth Israel Deaconess 
Medical Center (BIDMC), Mind/Body Medical Institute (MBMI), Harvard 
Medical School, 824 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. No other 
applications will be solicited.
    The BIDMC, MBMI is specifically referenced in the House of 
Representatives 2nd Session Conference Report 108-792. Page 1161 of the 
report states: ``Within amounts provided for Community Health 
Promotion: * * * $1,974,000 is for the Mind-Body Institute in Boston, 
Massachusetts to continue practice-based assessments, identification, 
and study of promising and heavily-used mind/body practices.''
    The BIDMC, MBMI is a non-profit scientific and educational 
organization dedicated to the study of mind/body interactions, 
including the relaxation response. The institute uses its expertise to 
enhance the recognition and understanding of mind/body medicine's role 
in the practice of medicine to foster and expand the uses of mind/body 
interaction in health care and other appropriate settings, thereby 
advancing health and well-being throughout the world. Today over 9,000 
patients throughout the United States participate in the institutes 
clinical programs.

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    The MBMI is the foundation of mind/body medicine as practiced at 
the BIDMC, MBMI. It is based on the work of Herbert Benson, MD and 
colleagues at Harvard Medical School. Their pioneering research led to 
the definition of the relaxation response. The BIDMC, MBMI trains 
health care professionals from the U.S. and around the world in their 
highly successful clinical techniques.
    The mission of the BIDMC, MBMI, its long history of research in 
relaxation response, and the institution's extensive network of 
resources make it highly probable that the BIDMC, MBMI will 
successfully achieve the activities identified in Section 1 of this 
RFA; therefore, it is the only eligible organization to conduct the 
research supported by this RFA.

C. Funding

    Approximately $1,916,915 is available in FY 2005 to fund this award 
September 30, 2005 and will be made for a 12-month budget period within 
a project period of up to three years. Funding estimates may change.

D. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    For general comments or questions about this announcement, contact: 
Technical Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 
2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
    For technical questions about this program, contact: Brenda Colley 
Gilbert, Project Officer, 4770 Buford Highway N.E., Mailstop K-92, 
Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: 770-488-8390, E-mail: 
BColleyGilbert@cdc.gov.

    Dated: August 29, 2005.
William P. Nichols,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 05-17492 Filed 9-1-05; 8:45 am]
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