Clinical Center News

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.

"This is a noble purpose"
The hospital celebrates seven decades of supporting "firsts" – first diagnoses of diseases, applications of technology and treatments for its patients.

New Pediatric Department streamlines care
The hospital expands pediatric services; looking at early interventions that may cure diseases and prevent negative outcomes that can occur in some rare diseases.

Building "facilities equal to our mission"
The hospital addition will help modernize hospital facilities and support high-quality patient care alongside cutting-edge biomedical research.

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.
Clinical Center Art Exhibit: "Science Related"
Artwork with a scientific focus or created by people with scientific and medical backgrounds will be featured through January 2024.

Great Teachers lecture addresses perinatal depression research and treatment
On April 12, Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody was recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Clinical Research Scholar and Educator in Research.

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.
Can you change your intestinal environment through your diet?
Healthy participants needed for research studies at NIH's research hospital.

Clinical Center features STEM innovators
The NIH Clinical Center is hosting ten 3-D printed, life sized statues featuring women innovators in science, technology, engineering and math.