Clinical Center News

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.

Communication key to patient success
This is the second installment of Marcy Mager's observations about the processes and procedures used in the Clinical Center to provide care to patients who are severely ill.
Secretary Becerra recognizes CC duo for pandemic response
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra honored the Clinical Center's Dr. Valeria De Giorgi and Debbie Gutierrez for their leadership and outsize effort during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Clinical Center spotlights exceptional contributions
Five professionals were selected as a part of the NIH Clinical Center's 2023 Clinical Recognition award program.

New CC exhibit honors Dr. Harvey Alter
An installation by the NIH Office of History and Stetten Museum tells the story of 2020 Nobel laureate Dr. Harvey Alter and his discovery of the hepatitis C virus.
Clinical trials at NIH Clinical Center in need of participants
See the latest information on research studies looking for volunteers.

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.

The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge receives a calming and refreshing makeover
The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge initiated a series of updates in October 2022 including reupholstering furniture, new kitchen fixtures, updating doors and the fireplace, new fitness room equipment and refreshing the pergolas outside.

Dr. Francis Collins on 70 years of Clinical Center research
Pioneering researcher and former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins addressed the Clinical Center community in a recent Grand Rounds talk in honor of the center’s 70th anniversary.

Hard cases, compassionate care
Marcy Mager reflects on the 10 days her husband of 30 years spent in intensive care at the NIH Clinical Center, with an introduction by hospital CEO Dr. James Gilman.

Leaning in or leaning out
I am grateful that we have finally reached the point in our battle with COVID-19 that I can work in my Clinical Center office unmasked and with the door open.

Gallin retires from NIH after storied career
Dr. John I. Gallin, retiring after more than 50 years at NIH, leaves an impressive legacy.

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 Sept. 20.