Clinical Center News
Summer 2022
Concert unites Clinical Center patient and staff in music
As the sweet sounds of the ballad "Hallelujah" wafted through the NIH Clinical Center's atrium, there were some damp eyes and all were reminded just how amazing this place is. Full Story
These complex patients were being screened out; now they’re being screened in
New Autoimmune Brain Disorders Program highlights patient inclusion and interdisciplinary collaboration Full Story
Clinical Center receives outstanding nursing quality award
The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center was among six medical centers recognized with the NDNQI (National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators) Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality for “elevating nursing excellence, and in turn, improving patient outcomes.” Full Story
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at the Clinical Center
The NIH Clinical Center has developed a comprehensive program to combat racism and reduce disparities across its workforce. Full Story
New game introduces youngest patients to the Clinical Center
The NIH Clinical Center is giving its patients the chance to "level up" with a new app. Full Story
Clinical Center Fine Art Program helps promotes healing environment
Do you know you don’t necessarily need to go to an art gallery to see fine art?
Updates from the NIH Clinical Center Patient Recruitment Office
NIH Clinical Center researchers seek 18-55 year-olds with kneecap pain
Women's History Month 2022
Every March, Women’s History Month presents an opportunity to honor and reflect upon the achievements and accomplishments of generations of trailblazing women who have played an instrumental role in building our nation, shaping our progress and strengthening our character.
Looking for some help? Check out the NIH Management Intern program
What do a social worker, NIH police detective and a dietician have in common? They are some of the varied backgrounds of participants in the NIH Management Intern (MI) Program
Patient Library reopens
The NIH Patient Library has faced challenges since its inception in 1955, from relocations to federal government shutdowns - but perhaps no time has been more challenging than the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting pause in library services from March until September 2020.
Undiagnosed Diseases Program brings hope to patients with perplexing conditions
No one likes to be sick. But imagine having an illness that your doctor can't identify.
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.
Emerging from the pandemic: leadership charts a way forward
With vaccines for coronavirus becoming widely available, we can see a light at the end of the tunnel.
50 years of Clinical Center News
The NIH Clinical Center celebrated the 50th anniversary of Clinical Center News, first published in June 1971 as Closeup.
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 Prepares for Joint Commission Survey
Tests can cause high anxiety for students. But how about when a whole organization is being examined?
Staff in the Spotlight: Dr. Frances Gavelli receives Clinical Research Award
Dr. Frances T. Sheehan-Gavelli, a principal investigator and research engineer in the NIH Rehabilitation Medicine Department, is the co-recipient of the 2021 Orthopedic Research and Education...
Looking for some help? Check out the NIH Management Intern program
What do a social worker, NIH police detective and a dietician have in common? They are some of the varied backgrounds of participants in the NIH Management Intern (MI) Program
Patient Library reopens
The NIH Patient Library has faced challenges since its inception in 1955, from relocations to federal government shutdowns - but perhaps no time has been more challenging than the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting pause in library services from March until September 2020.
NIH researcher recounts pursuing a treatment for childhood tumors
In December 2021, Dr. Brigitte Widemann, Chief of the Pediatric Branch for the National Cancer Institute, presented the Astute Clinician Lecture, Advancing Therapies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1): Lessons Learned from Every Patient.
Building for all
Cranes and fresh asphalt are appearing around the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center as the NIH prepares for a bout of construction on campus.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at the Clinical Center
The NIH Clinical Center has developed a comprehensive program to combat racism and reduce disparities across its workforce.
Clinical Center staff take home 2021 NIH Director’s awards
The pandemic isn’t over, but some of the hard work in getting us closer to that goal has been recognized by the NIH Director.
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.
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...
The Year of the Nurse 2020
Since 1953 the NIH Clinical Center has been through a lot of change – building size, clinical trial designs, therapeutic approaches – but one aspect of clinical research that has remained constant...
The Lunch and Learn series returns to the NIH Clinical Center in 2020
Launching in January 2020, and open to all Clinical Center staff, the Leadership Lunch and Learn series will help staff tackle important, work-related issues by tapping into strategies and tips...
2019 Staff Clinician of the Year - Dr. Douglas Rosing
Dr. Douglas Rosing, head of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Cardiac Consultation Service, was honored this past fall as the 2019 Staff Clinician of the Year.
Taking the "jobs no one else wants"
From his beginnings as a medical student, Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic always looked for new opportunity and experiences in unlikely places - a habit that eventually led him to capture the CEO role...
These complex patients were being screened out; now they’re being screened in
New Autoimmune Brain Disorders Program highlights patient inclusion and interdisciplinary collaboration
Science, society and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
In addition to being a public health challenge, pandemics are also an economic and social challenge.
Obesity shown to be a significant factor in COVID-19 complications
People with obesity have an increased risk of catching the virus as well as intensified adverse effects - this topic was front and center...
Collins Steps Down as NIH Director
Dr. Francis S. Collins announced he would be stepping down as NIH Director by the end of 2021.
Updates from the Patient Recruitment Office
Help the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases fight the flu!
Department of Transfusion Medicine leads two days of blood science symposia
The NIH Clinical Center's Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) held two events in September focused on the science and innovation surrounding human blood, antigen-antibody reactions to viruses and diseases and strategies to treat blood disorders.
