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
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.
Can you change your intestinal environment through your diet?
Healthy participants needed for research studies at NIH's research hospital.
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.
Patients, parents and advocates join forces at NIH Rare Disease Day
With more than 700 in-person attendees and over 1,000 livestream viewers, NIH held its 10th annual Rare Disease Day event in the Natcher Building on Feb. 28.
New ergonomic tray system and biodegradable products debut
Annie Cichocki has been up all night arranging the food preparation area for the nutrition staff.
Resource for surgical services available online for NIH staff
The NIH surgery webpages now available for staff on the Clinical Center's intranet are a "one-stop shop" with easy access to key material about surgical services at the hospital.
NIH staff, contractors – free flu vaccine protects you, patients and family
Foil the Flu, the annual seasonal influenza immunization program for NIH employees and contractors, began Oct. 7 and runs through Nov. 15.
NIH Blood Bank donors - making a difference
On Dec. 12, the staff of the NIH Donor Center at Fishers Lane held a Donor Appreciation Open House in honor of the platelet and blood donors that support our Clinical Center patients.
NIH Office of Clinical Research 2019-2020 courses now open for registration
The 2019-2020 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology Course and the 2019-2020 Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Course is now open for registration through July 2020.
Clinical Center welcomes Ukrainian Minister of Health
Ukraine's Minister of Health, Dr. Viktor Liashko, visited the NIH Clinical Center in mid-December to discuss his country's health needs.
Management Intern program unlocks new career paths
Have you heard of the NIH Management Intern (MI) Program?
Farewell to a face of the Clinical Center
After almost 43 years of dedicated service with NIH, Michael Alexander retired from his post as Hospitality Service Coordinator for the NIH Clinical Center’s Office of Hospitality and Volunteer Services.
Hospital staff receive praise from Clinical Center CEO
The Clinical Center CEO presented 775 awards to individuals and groups.
Chittiboina selected as new Surgeon-in-Chief
Prashant Chittiboina, MD, has been appointed as chief surgeon at the hospital.
Clinical Center updates fire plan
The hospital's new fire emergency plan helps Clinical Center staff identify, report and react to fire emergencies in the hospital.
NIH staff needing access to electronic health records can now use an updated request form online
The Clinical Research Information System (CRIS) – NIH's electronic health record – touches virtually everyone at the Clinical Center in one way or another...
NHGRI Scientific Director named 2018 Federal Employee of the Year
Dr. Daniel Kastner of the National Human Genome Research Institute was named 2018 Federal Employee of the Year as a part of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies).
Staff engagement tour program debuts
A lot goes into operations at the largest clinical research hospital in the world. Everyone has an important role to play.
Going above and beyond: learning from lectures, mentors
The 2018 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award was presented Sept. 5 to Dr. Kelly Stone from the NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Clinical Center employees honored for clinical excellence, compassionate care of patients
In October, Dr. Colleen Hadigan with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases was named Staff Clinician of the Year, and Clinical Center colleagues...
Professor presents on "The Digital Doctor," patient safety
In January 2016, Dr. Robert Watcher visited the NIH and presented at a Contemporary Clinical Medicine: Great Teachers Lecture.
Hospital at NIH opens new clinical trials: COVID-19 treatment, improvements for people with mild to moderate psoriasis, a better understanding of the germline RUNX1 mutations
For more information on trials, or to learn about other available opportunities to participate in research studies...
Nobel Prize win for Clinical Center scientist
It began with an early morning phone call. Instead of a telemarketer or an over-eager candidate jarring him out of bed, the Secretary General of the Nobel Committee in Stockholm, Sweden was on the...
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...
Traumatic brain injury can now be diagnosed by a blood test
Two studies conducted by the Rehabilitation Medicine Department at the NIH Clinical Center, demonstrated that a blood test of neurofilament light chain can accurately identify all stages...
Stanford Artificial Intelligence Expert Presents Doppman Lecture
The NIH Clinical Center Radiology and Imaging Sciences Department hosted the 19th annual John Doppman Lecture for Imaging Sciences Oct. 16.
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...
