Clinical Center News
December 2023 / January 2024

Pediatric patients welcome Washington Commanders
The Clinical Center welcomed five football players from the Washington Commanders football team. Full Story

U.S. & Australia collaborate on cancer research
The U.S. and Australia have strong research ties - Australian researchers are the United States' second largest international recipients of National Cancer Institute research grants. Full Story

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. Full Story

Profile: Hospital Epidemiologist Dr. Alison Han
Han oversees a team focused on understanding and preventing the causes of disease outbreaks. Full Story
Looking for Safety Superstars
NIH is accepting Mission First Safety Always award nominations through December 31, 2023.
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.
A "Journey to Excellence"
Clinical Center staff gathered in the FAES Terrace on Oct. 26th for a 'Journey to Magnet Excellence' festival hosted by Magnet ambassadors.
Pediatric patients welcome Washington Commanders
The Clinical Center welcomed five football players from the Washington Commanders football team.
Connecting musicians with patients
The hospital makes it easier for local musicians to perform in the Clinical Center's Music in the Atrium series.
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.
Profile: Hospital Epidemiologist Dr. Alison Han
Han oversees a team focused on understanding and preventing the causes of disease outbreaks.
Men in Nursing discussion addresses rewards and challenges
The Clinical Center's Nursing DEI Council sponsored a Men in Nursing event, focused on male nurses who work in a profession that remains 88 percent female.
Clinical Center dedicates Bernstein sculpture
On Oct. 6, the Clinical Center held a dedication event for the Lionel Bernstein sculptures outside the Clinical Center Chapel.
Clinical Center welcomes new CFO
Sunil Vasudevan assumed the role of Clinical Center chief financial officer in June.
The NSO returns to the Clinical Center in full force
The National Symphony Orchestra returned to the NIH Clinical Center atrium on Sept. 13 with a spectacular performance.
A "Journey to Excellence"
Clinical Center staff gathered in the FAES Terrace on Oct. 26th for a 'Journey to Magnet Excellence' festival hosted by Magnet ambassadors.
Pediatric patients welcome Washington Commanders
The Clinical Center welcomed five football players from the Washington Commanders football team.
Connecting musicians with patients
The hospital makes it easier for local musicians to perform in the Clinical Center's Music in the Atrium series.
Transfusion medicine symposium shares practical knowledge
Symposium focused on recent developments, current practices and management issues relevant to transfusion medicine.
Profile: Hospital Epidemiologist Dr. Alison Han
Han oversees a team focused on understanding and preventing the causes of disease outbreaks.
Men in Nursing discussion addresses rewards and challenges
The Clinical Center's Nursing DEI Council sponsored a Men in Nursing event, focused on male nurses who work in a profession that remains 88 percent female.
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.
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.
Transfusion medicine symposium shares practical knowledge
Symposium focused on recent developments, current practices and management issues relevant to transfusion medicine.
Participants needed in clinical trial at the NIH Clinical Center
Information on a research study looking for volunteers.
Daniel Chertow promoted to tenured investigator
Dr. Daniel S. Chertow, an NIH physician-scientist specializing in critical care medicine and infectious diseases, was recently promoted to tenured investigator.
Clinical trials at NIH Clinical Center in need of participants
Latest information on research studies looking for volunteers.