Clinical Center News
July / August 2024
A Roadmap to Improve Communication in the ICU
This is the third installment of Marcy Mager’s observations about the processes and procedures used in the NIH Clinical Center to provide care to patients who are severely ill. Full Story
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
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
Sterile Processing Service: Innovation Unveiled!
The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) held an open house on May 2. The Materials Management Department welcomed Building 10 staff to explore their newly renovated facilities located on B1 level in the Magnuson Building. Full Story
Decoding the Brain: Insights into Neuropsychiatric Disorders
On April 10, Dr. Daniel Geschwind was recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Clinical Research Scholar and Educator in Research (DCRSER). Dr. Geschwind is a pioneer neuroscientist recognized by his groundbreaking work in autism, genetics and functional genomics. He currently serves as the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology and Psychiatry at UCLA. Full Story
Department of Transfusion Medicine Makes Final E-Wing Move
The Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) has completed its long-awaited move into the Clinical Center’s newly renovated E-Wing.
A Day Full of Discovery: Take Your Child to Work Day
Children filled the spaces of the hospital to learn about the different jobs at the CC.
The Joint Commission Evaluation Results
Every three years, the Clinical Center anticipates the arrival of delegates from the Joint Commission, the country’s premiere healthcare standards-setting and accrediting body, for a rigorous evaluation of its compliance with established standards. This year, the Joint Commission’s visit arrived four months early.
Decoding the Brain: Insights into Neuropsychiatric Disorders
On April 10, Dr. Daniel Geschwind was recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Clinical Research Scholar and Educator in Research (DCRSER). Dr. Geschwind is a pioneer neuroscientist recognized by his groundbreaking work in autism, genetics and functional genomics. He currently serves as the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology and Psychiatry at UCLA.
Sterile Processing Service: Innovation Unveiled!
The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) held an open house on May 2. The Materials Management Department welcomed Building 10 staff to explore their newly renovated facilities located on B1 level in the Magnuson Building.
New Sculpture Graces Clinical Center Walkway
On April 25 a new sculpture was unveiled in front of the NIH Clinical Center in an uncommon confluence of National DNA Day and Take Your Child to Work Day. “The Ladder” is a 7-foot high, 700-pound sculpture which features four babies climbing a DNA helix, reflecting the power of genetics to advance the health of children.
Department of Transfusion Medicine Makes Final E-Wing Move
The Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) has completed its long-awaited move into the Clinical Center’s newly renovated E-Wing.
Sterile Processing Service: Innovation Unveiled!
The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) held an open house on May 2. The Materials Management Department welcomed Building 10 staff to explore their newly renovated facilities located on B1 level in the Magnuson Building.
New Sculpture Graces Clinical Center Walkway
On April 25 a new sculpture was unveiled in front of the NIH Clinical Center in an uncommon confluence of National DNA Day and Take Your Child to Work Day. “The Ladder” is a 7-foot high, 700-pound sculpture which features four babies climbing a DNA helix, reflecting the power of genetics to advance the health of children.
A Roadmap to Improve Communication in the ICU
This is the third installment of Marcy Mager’s observations about the processes and procedures used in the NIH Clinical Center to provide care to patients who are severely ill.
The Quest to Find Better Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Inside the NIH Clinical Center, a "pint"-size lab is making an outsize impact on children living with cerebral palsy. Known as the Pediatric Imaging and Neuroplasticity Team, or PINT, the lab is part of the Rehabilitation Medicine Department's Neurorehabilitation and Biomechanics Research Section and is led by Diane Damiano, PhD.
Leap(ing) Into Rare Disease Day
February 29 saw the return of the annual NIH Rare Disease Day 2024 conference, which is sponsored by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and the Clinical Center.
Department of Transfusion Medicine Makes Final E-Wing Move
The Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) has completed its long-awaited move into the Clinical Center’s newly renovated E-Wing.
A Day Full of Discovery: Take Your Child to Work Day
Children filled the spaces of the hospital to learn about the different jobs at the CC.
The Joint Commission Evaluation Results
Every three years, the Clinical Center anticipates the arrival of delegates from the Joint Commission, the country’s premiere healthcare standards-setting and accrediting body, for a rigorous evaluation of its compliance with established standards. This year, the Joint Commission’s visit arrived four months early.
Decoding the Brain: Insights into Neuropsychiatric Disorders
On April 10, Dr. Daniel Geschwind was recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Clinical Research Scholar and Educator in Research (DCRSER). Dr. Geschwind is a pioneer neuroscientist recognized by his groundbreaking work in autism, genetics and functional genomics. He currently serves as the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology and Psychiatry at UCLA.
Sterile Processing Service: Innovation Unveiled!
The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) held an open house on May 2. The Materials Management Department welcomed Building 10 staff to explore their newly renovated facilities located on B1 level in the Magnuson Building.
New Sculpture Graces Clinical Center Walkway
On April 25 a new sculpture was unveiled in front of the NIH Clinical Center in an uncommon confluence of National DNA Day and Take Your Child to Work Day. “The Ladder” is a 7-foot high, 700-pound sculpture which features four babies climbing a DNA helix, reflecting the power of genetics to advance the health of children.
Looking for safety superstars
NIH is accepting Mission First Safety Always award nominations through December 31, 2023.
Interested in healthy eating and the mediterranean diet?
Is a Mediterranean-like diet that eliminates many ultra-processed foods healthier than a Western diet?
The CLEAN-MED diet intervention study was designed to test this concept.
Dr. Sriram Gubbi recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Clinical Teacher
Dr. Sriram Gubbi, a staff clinician in the Metabolic Diseases Branch of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, received the NIH 2023 Distinguished Clinical Teacher Award (DCTA).
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.
Collins looks to Clinical Center's past, present and future
Speaking to his first NIH-wide audience since December 2021, Dr. Francis S. Collins sounds a positive note on the NIH Clinical Center's past, and its future prospects.
Register now for Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion Symposium
The hospital's Department of Transfusion Medicine is co-hosting the 42nd Annual Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion Symposium on September 20, 2023.
Decoding the Brain: Insights into Neuropsychiatric Disorders
On April 10, Dr. Daniel Geschwind was recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Clinical Research Scholar and Educator in Research (DCRSER). Dr. Geschwind is a pioneer neuroscientist recognized by his groundbreaking work in autism, genetics and functional genomics. He currently serves as the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology and Psychiatry at UCLA.
Clinical Trials at NIH Clinical Center in Need of Participants
Latest information on research studies looking for volunteers.
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.
Clinical trials at NIH Clinical Center in need of participants
Latest information on research studies looking for volunteers.
Lab report: Inside the neurorobotics research group lab
In a 900-square-foot lab on the NIH campus, scientists develop novel technologies to improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.
Scientists searching for treatments for severe aplastic anemia
NIH researchers want to work with patients with severe aplastic anemia to explore new treatments and medications.
