Clinical Center News
July / August 2024
Center for Cellular Engineering Unveils New Manufacturing Facility
The Center for Cellular Engineering (CCE) will soon unveil its new, roughly $20 million Modular Terrace Facility. Full Story
Healing through Music
To celebrate Black History Month, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee (DEIAAC) and the Office of Communications & Media Relations' Music in the Atrium series joined forces to present a special performance featuring the vibrant music of Howard University's Music Department. Full Story
Clinical Center Honors Its Own Nobel Laureate
The Clinical Center recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the NIH History Center and Stetten Museum exhibit on Dr. Harvey Alter. Full Story
NIH Director Scrubs In at the Clinical Center
NIH Director, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli and NCI, Dr. Stephanie Goff operated on a woman with metastatic melanoma to remove a tumor from her thigh muscle, which is part of a clinical trial's protocol to test the effect of using combo immunotherapy drugs in a patient with metastatic melanoma. Full Story
How the NIH Clinical Center Cured Elyas Khandwalla
Participating in a clinical trial, a seventh-grader received a life-saving bone marrow transplant, shedding light on a promising new preoperative conditioning treatment. Full Story
Lecture recap: DEIA hosts engaging panel on sex and gender
"When Cece Henry, the Clinical Center's scientific diversity advisor, asked me if I would talk for at least a couple of minutes and welcome you, I actually was reasonably uncomfortable - because this is a topic that I know very little about," said Dr. Gilman, Clinical Center CEO, in an uncharacteristically uncertain voice as he opened his Welcome Address to the discussion panel on July 12th.
The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge receives a calming and refreshing makeover
The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge serves as a welcoming respite for patients who have spent a long day at the Clinical Center attending medical appointments. Recognizing the importance of making patients feel comfortable, The Lodge initiated a series of updates in October 2022. These changes include reupholstering furniture, adding new kitchen fixtures, updating doors and the fireplace, new fitness room equipment, and refreshing the pergolas outside.
Dr. Francis Collins on 70 years of Clinical Center research
Pioneering researcher and former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins addressed the Clinical Center community in a recent Grand Rounds talk in honor of the center’s 70th anniversary.
Hard cases, compassionate care
Marcy Mager reflects on the 10 days her husband of 30 years spent in intensive care at the NIH Clinical Center, with an introduction by hospital CEO Dr. James Gilman.
Leaning in or leaning out
I am grateful that we have finally reached the point in our battle with COVID-19 that I can work in my Clinical Center office unmasked and with the door open.
Hospital welcomes students back for Take Your Child to Work day
Take Your Child to Work Day held activities virtually and in person in the Clinical Center and across campus.
Mysteries of sleep explored with combined MRI, EEG information
Understanding sleep is no snore to researchers at NIH's National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) who are studying an intriguing question in sleep science – what changes can we...
Halloween celebrations continue during pandemic for hospitals youngest patients
The NIH Clinical Centers youngest patients celebrated Halloween despite infection control requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clinical Center recognizes staff clinician, physician's assistant and two administrators of the year
In October, Dr. Stephanie Goff, with the National Cancer Institute, was named Staff Clinician of the Year, Theresa Jerussi, with the Clinical Center, was named Physician Assistant of the Year and...
Join a clinical trial at the NIH Clinical Center and pave a path forward for research, science and healthcare
For more information on trials, or to learn about other available opportunities to participate in research studies...
Clinical trials on COVID-19, brown fat, dopamine and weight recruiting
A research study is now open for health care personnel who have had close contact with patients and work at the NIH Clinical Center to determine if they have been infected in the past with...
Dr. Charles Natanson awarded the 2020 Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award
The 2020 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award (DCTA) was awarded in a virtual presentation on June 10, 2020 to Dr. Charles Natanson, senior investigator and chief of the Anesthesia Section...
New Pediatric Department streamlines care
The hospital expands pediatric services; looking at early interventions that may cure diseases and prevent negative outcomes that can occur in some rare diseases.
"This is a noble purpose"
The hospital celebrates seven decades of supporting "firsts" – first diagnoses of diseases, applications of technology and treatments for its patients.
Gallin retires from NIH after storied career
Dr. John I. Gallin, retiring after more than 50 years at NIH, leaves an impressive legacy.
Clinical Center features STEM innovators
The NIH Clinical Center is hosting ten 3-D printed, life sized statues featuring women innovators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, an observance that has been in effect for over 30 years.
Hospital namesake ended Chinese exclusion
Former legislator Warren G. Magnuson has many connections to the NIH.
U.S. Public Health Service nurses at the NIH Clinical Center receive high honors
Two Clinical Center U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) nurses recently received high honors from the USPHS Nurse Professional Advisory Committee.
Project SEARCH NIH graduates eighth class
Congratulations to the eighth class of graduates from the NIH Project SEARCH program!
Clinical Center patient experiences enrich International Degos Disease Symposium
A group of clinicians and researchers in vascular medicine, dermatology, hematology and other specialties gathered in the NIH Clinical Center April 27 for the...
Two NIH employees hit milestone 50 years of service at the NIH
During the two most recent Town Hall meetings (April 10 and July 10), Dr. James Gilman provided a variety of hospital updates and distributed length-of-service awards to staff...
Words into action – Barbra Streisand visits NIH to speak about her support and involvement with women's heart health
On May 15, the 2018 J. Edward Rall Cultural lecture brought vocalist, actress/producer and cultural icon Barbra Streisand to NIH to speak about her interest and activism in women's heart health.
Insurance information and gender identity now incorporated in electronic health record
As of May 31, patients coming to Building 10 are asked to provide their medical insurance information.
Featured study from the NIH Clinical Center's Office of Patient Recruitment
NHLBI researchers, in partnership with Loyola University Chicago, seek individuals with kidney cancer for a new treatment study using gene therapy.
On the frontline of research for COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, NIH has been on the frontline and is conducting and supporting research to prevent, treat and better understand the virus.
Should unused clinical samples be repurposed for further research?
Many clinical research studies struggle to find enough participants. Meanwhile, during their regular operations, clinicians, hospitals and clinics frequently see many patients.
Participate in a Clinical Trial at NIH
The NIH Clinical Center's Office of Patient Recruitment has an important mission – connecting patients with the more than 1,500 research studies happening at the National Institutes of Health.
Clinical Center CEO Awards celebrate innovations in 2020
A videocast celebration took place Dec. 18 during the fourth annual Clinical Center CEO awards to honor hospital staff and employees from across the NIH Institutes and Centers.
Featured Studies from the NIH Clinical Center's Office of Patient Recruitment
People of African ancestry have a higher incidence of asthma and allergic diseases compared to other population groups.
