Rare Disease Day
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On February 29, 2012, the National Institutes of Health celebrated the fifth annual Rare Disease Day with a day-long celebration and recognition of the various rare diseases research activities. More details >> |
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| February 3, 2012 was National Wear Red Day. To celebrate those who help advance heart disease research and care every day, the National Institutes of Health held a special event. This video begins with cheering and a woman skipping around the atrium of the NIH Clinical Center holding a sign that reads “Wear Read Day.“ This leads to a gathering of people wearing red shirts who proceed to engage in a choreographed dance to the song "Put a Little Love in your Heart.” |
International Association of Clinical Research Nurses conference
Clinical Center Nursing and Patient Care Services co-hosted the third annual International Association of Clinical Research Nurses conference: “Mapping the Future for Clinical Research Nursing,” November 16-18, 2011. More details >>
Clinical Investigator Student Trainee Forum
Nearly 300 students representing the next generation of clinician-scientists met at the NIH October 20-21, 2011, for the ninth annual Clinical Investigator Student Trainee Forum hosted by the Clinical Center Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education. More details >>
Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion Symposium
The Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) and the American Red Cross co-hosted the 30th annual Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion Symposium in Masur Auditorium on September 15, 2011. More details >>
Pack a Lunch with Punch
At the USA Science and Engineering Festival [disclaimer], kids (and adults) who visited the NIH Clinical Center booth learned about clinical research, how it works, and how promising discoveries can translate into better health for all.
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Caregivers Day
The NIH Clinical Center celebrated its second annual Family Caregiver Day on November 8, 2011. Learn more about the event and view research and resources >>