NIH Intramural Research Program

One Program,
Many People,
Infinite Possibilities
A premier environment where creative scientists conduct fundamental biomedical research for the betterment of human health—we are the IRP.

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Research in Action: Turning Face Perception on Its Head
Dr. David Leopold is devising new ways to study how our brains process social cues.

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IRP Accomplishments
Learn about major IRP discoveries.

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SciBites video shorts
Watch IRP researchers provide a quick taste of their scientific projects.

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Welcome to the IRP

The Intramural Research Program (IRP) is the internal research program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), known for its synergistic approach to biomedical science. We invite you to explore the possibilities.

Research in Action

Learn about our researchers, their goals, achievements, inspirational moments, and most of all, why they are passionate about the research they do here.

David Leopold is devising new ways to study how our brains process social cues.

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Sean Agbor-Enoh uses an innovative test to predict complications in organ transplant recipients.

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Mariana Kaplan aims to stop the immune system from harming the cells it is supposed to defend.

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Emily Chew has a vision to reduce the risk of eye disease by filling gaps in nutrition.

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Avindra Nath investigates the mysterious ways viruses affect the nervous system.

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