| Atopy/Allergy | Atopy or Allergy research focus. | | |
| Autoimmune | Autoimmune research focus. | | |
| Cardiovascular system disease | A disease of anatomical entity which occurs in the blood, heart, blood vessels or the lymphatic system that passes nutrients (such as amino acids and electrolytes), gases, hormones, blood cells or lymph to and from cells in the body to help fight diseases and help stabilize body temperature and pH to maintain homeostasis. [database_cross_reference: url:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulatory_system][database_cross_reference: url:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulatory_system][type: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ECO_0007638][type: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ECO_0007638] | | |
| Cell Biology | The study of the internal workings of cells at the microscopic and molecular level. | | |
| Computational Modelling | The development of mathematical or computational models to mimic or study a biological phenomenon.(NCI) | | |
| Development | Processes that involve and promote formation of more mature organs, organ systems, or organisms; general development. | | |
| Epidemiology | Field concerned with the determination of causes, incidence, and characteristic behavior of disease outbreaks affecting human populations. It includes the interrelationships of host, agent, and environment as related to the distribution and control of disease. (MSH) | | |
| Immune Response | Immune Response research focus. | | |
| Infection Response | Infection Response research focus. | | |
| Method Development | An approach to develop novel, or enhance existing, scientific tools and methods for use in research. (NCI) | | |
| Molecular Biology | The study of biology at a molecular level. It chiefly concerns itself with understanding the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interrelationship of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and learning how these interactions are regulated. The field overlaps with other areas of biology, particularly genetics and biochemistry. | | |
| No Research Focus Specified | No Research Focus currently specified. | | |
| Oncology | The study of tumors encompassing the physical, chemical, and biologic properties. | | |
| Other | Different than the one(s) previously specified or mentioned. (NCI) | | |
| Pregnancy | The state or condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body (uterus), after union of an ovum and spermatozoon, during the period from conception to birth. | | |
| Preterm Birth | Birth when a fetus is less than 37 weeks and 0 days gestational age. | | |
| Psychopathology | The branch of pathology focusing on mental illness and abnormal behavior. | | |
| Radiation Biology | The study of the mechanisms and biological effects of ionizing radiation, including repair processes. | | |
| Transplantation | Transplantation research focus. | | |
| Vaccine Response | Vaccine Response research focus. | | |