Clinical Center News
NIH and The Children's Inn at NIH celebrate Sibling Day to support the brothers and sister of patients being treated at the NIH Clinical Center
On July 9, the NIH Clinical Center and The Children's Inn at NIH celebrated Sibling Day – a day focused on the important role siblings play in the care of their brothers and sisters who are...
Former NIAMS Director Stephen I. Katz Remembered in Speech and Song
On May 3, friends, colleagues and co-workers gathered in the NIH Clinical Center Masur Auditorium to remember and reflect on the life and professional influence of former NIAMS Director Stephen I. Katz.
Volunteer for a clinical trial and make a difference in the health of the nation
For more information on trials, or to learn about other available opportunities to participate in research studies...
First randomized, controlled study finds ultra-processed diet leads to weight gain
Studies throughout the world have shown associations between processed food and negative outcomes.
Focused on transparency, Clinical Center expands patient access to medical record notes
On July 1, the NIH Clinical Center expanded how it shares information with its patients.
First-in-human gene therapy launches with pediatric patient with rare disease
In May, a ten-year-old girl named JoJo received a gene therapy for an extremely rare neurogenerative disease called GM1 gangliosidosis.
Patient proposal pays tribute to the place that gave her a 'second chance at life'
On May 9, after completing her outpatient appointment, patient Marissa Amuso walked out to the common area in Building 10 to find her boyfriend Branden Bolivar on one knee asking for her hand.
Nobel Laureate Discusses Recent Progress in Advanced Microscopy
On April 24, Dr. Eric Betzig, of the Howard Hughes Medical institutes' (HHMI) Janelia Research Campus and a 2014 Nobel Laureate for super resolution in microscopy, visited the NIH Clinical Center’s...
Project SEARCH NIH graduates ninth class
Congratulations to the ninth class of graduates from the NIH Project SEARCH program!
Patient celebrates 50th anniversary of open heart surgery at Building 10
Former Clinical Center patient Tom Kaminski (center) returned "home" to the NIH in June in celebration of his successful open heart surgery five decades ago in Building 10.
Lost in the laundry: a patient's stuffed animal lamb goes missing in action
Pants? Check. Shirts? Check. Stuffed animal Lamb? Check.
NCI investigator earns 2019 Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award for commitment to training clinical investigators and contribution to medical education
The 2019 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award was presented June 12 to Dr. Marijo Bilusic for his commitment to training clinical investigators at the NIH and his overall contribution to.
From jazz to a capella, music in the atrium filled the air
The series "Music in the Atrium" brought some fine performances to the Clinical Center over the Spring and Summer months in 2019.
Platelets for our brave patients – contribute to the miracle by donating
The NIH Blood Bank and Donor Center at Fishers Lane in Rockville, MD is in need of local members of the community to donate a special type of blood donation called platelet donation.
NIH Clinical Center celebrates National Nurses Week and all those who serve our patients and the research mission in Building 10
Nurses working the late shift enjoy breakfast served by their department's leadership as a part of Nurses Week at the NIH Clinical Center, May 6-12, 2019.