NIH Intramural Research Program

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IRP graduate student Joe Chapman is scrutinizing cells' surveillance systems.

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Research in Action: Abating the Burden of Aging
Nathan Basisty looks for molecular markers to assess biological age and prevent future disease.

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

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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.

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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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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