In Science, the Arts, and Real-world Problem-solving, Creativity is Creativity
Have you ever wondered why so many of us in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine are avocational artists of one sort or another? Indeed, in my seven years at NIH, I have met scientists and physicians who are dancers, singers, instrumentalists, writers, visual and textile artists, and photographers. What is it about science that fuels the artistic muse?
Read about scientific advances and discoveries by NIH intramural scientists: an endocrine disrupting chemical found in a common fragrance; infections linked to neurodegeneration; an antibody that protects against Nipah virus; how diet and obesity changes the brain; fotonovelas used to educate patients about cancer risk; and how pregnancy alters the brain in dynamic ways.
The 2024 Research Festival did not disappoint! From high-profile lectures to poster sessions, and from vendor events to workshops, these three days of festivities dedicated to highlighting NIH’s latest and greatest intramural research had something for every curious mind.
Harden Lecturer Traces NIH’s Role in Statistics in the Transformation of Clinical Medicine
In the mid- to late 20th century, clinical medicine underwent a series of major shifts due to innovations in statistical methods and concepts. Christopher Phillips, professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh), discussed several of NIH’s major contributions in the second annual Victoria A. Harden Lecture in NIH History.
Meet your recently tenured colleagues: Rebecca Brown(NIDDK), Eric Calvo(NIAID), Chengkai Dai (NCI), Mitchell Machiela (NCI), and D. Rebecca Prevots (NIAID).
On September 19, a commemorative bronze plaque was placed in the NLM herb garden to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Research Act, which was legislation that established federal protections for human research participants.
Congratulations to seven NIHers elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2024, and to Kaitlyn Sadtler, named to Time Magazine’s 2024 TIME100NEXT list.
