NIH Intramural Research Program

Six NIH Scientists Among Newly Elected AAAS Fellows
Six scientists in NIH's Intramural Research Program were elected to the latest class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows in April in recognition of their momentous scientific achievements.
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SciBites video shorts
IRP postbaccalaureate fellow Ahlina Archibald is investigating how molecular gardeners curtail colorectal cancer.
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Research in Action: The Mind’s Map Maker
Yi Gu is on a journey to find out how the brain learns the lay of the land.

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Speaking of Science Podcast
Hear conversations with world-leading researchers working at the NIH IRP on challenges across the spectrum of biomedicine.

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“I Am Intramural” Blog
Ever wondered what goes on at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world’s largest biomedical research institution? Look no further!

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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.

Yi Gu is on a journey to find out how the brain learns the lay of the land.

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Shahinaz Gadalla aims to improve outcomes for stem cell transplants.

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Nathan Basisty looks for molecular markers to assess biological age and prevent future disease.

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Neil Hanchard searches for genetic secrets in the birthplace of humanity.

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Yaron Rotman seeks treatments for an increasingly common cause of liver injury.

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