Fibroblasts are cells that play a role in forming connective tissue throughout our bodies. These cells can also lead to fibrosis, a process that causes tissue to thicken and scar. #NIH_IRP researchers are studying the relationship between #fibroblasts, fibrosis, and a

💡NEW FINDINGS: A CCR study found that a type of #Lymphoma that can originate in the gut may be linked to dietary factors: go.nih.gov/uteIRIY

Dr. June Kwon-Chung knew from a young age that she wanted to become a scientist. Almost six decades after she arrived at NIH in 1966 as a Fogarty International Fellow, she was elected to the National Academy of Sciences for her groundbreaking research on #fungaldiseases. Learn more about Dr.

News: Increases found in preteen suicide rate nih.gov/news-events/ne…

The 2024 NIH Summer Poster Day kicked off today. Did you get a chance to check it out? The two-day event continues tomorrow and offers an opportunity for NIH summer interns to share the research that they have been conducting in #NIH_IRP labs. Learn more about the event here:

The Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center is one of two major facilities at the NIH Clinical Center, the largest facility in the nation dedicated to clinical research. The 870,000-square-foot Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center opened to patients in 2005. #NIHFirst

Research from #NIH_IRP suggests that a gene responsible for helping cells dispose of malfunctioning proteins may play a crucial role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (#ALS), a disease caused by the death of neurons that help our bodies move. Read on to learn more about this

Check out RADM (ret.) Richard Wyatt, M.D.’s oral history go.nih.gov/flhVXIp. He was deputy director of NIH Intramural and talks about human subject research; rotavirus, norovirus, and AIDS; revitalizing USPHS Commissioned Corps; and the importance of high school experiences.

The NCI Center for Cancer Research's Dr. Giorgio Trinchieri, has long stood at the forefront of #cancertherapies. This year, he was elected to National Academy of Sciences for his achievements in studying the immune system and how it might be better leveraged to combat cancer. More: go.nih.gov/R2v0nAz

News: Leading AI models struggle to identify genetic conditions from patient-written descriptions nih.gov/news-events/ne…

News: New imaging method detects fungal infections caused by Aspergillus fumigatus sooner nih.gov/news-events/ne…

News: Candidate malaria vaccine provides lasting protection in NIH-sponsored trials nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Neutrophils are white blood cells that play an important role in helping our bodies fight off infection. #NIH_IRP research suggests that for some people with alcohol-related liver disease, #neutrophils turn against the body instead of defending it. Learn more:

Nearly 800 #NIH_IRP summer interns participated in this year’s NIH Summer Poster Day event, presenting a variety of research, from new applications for virtual reality technology to experimental antifungal treatments. Learn more: go.nih.gov/MgPJStb

Tiny parasitic worms can wreak havoc in our bodies, causing a condition known as #lymphaticfilariasis, which causes swelling in the arms or legs. Hailey Johnson, a postbac fellow at NIH, is trying to figure out how to kill these parasites by targeting the bacteria that live

Dr. Thomas Kunkel at the NIEHS was elected to National Academy of Sciences for his research in understanding #DNA replication, a process important for cell division, growth, and repair. His work has led to discoveries of what happens when the process goes wrong, and what influences the

News: ‘Low-intensity’ blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health nih.gov/news-events/ne…

#NIH_IRP researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of different radiation therapies used to treat cancer. Results from the study could help inform doctors’ treatment decisions and follow-up care for #childhoodcancer survivors. Read on: go.nih.gov/ljqSwvO