September 23, 2016

Marine Microorganisms Show Promise as New Cancer Drugs
By Dana Talesnik
Marine scientists now have the tools to reel in and analyze some of the vast, previously untapped potential of marine microorganisms. It turns out that the ocean contains a plethora of dynamic molecules that have shown great potential as cancer drugs and new antibiotics.

Olympic-Style Competition To Showcase Use of Advanced Assistive Devices
By Raymond Macdougall
A small team from Cleveland has had their eyes set on an athletic competition for human-machine teams. This first-of-its-kind event, the international Cybathlon, features contests for people with disabilities using assistive technologies.
Hospital Harnesses Power Of Science, Technology to Improve Surgery for Kids
By Margot Kern
Recently, NIBIB staff had the opportunity to tour the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, part of the Children's National Health System, and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the projects currently under way, many of which are NIH-funded.
Bianchi Named NICHD Director
Dr. Diana W. Bianchi has been named director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. She is expected to join NIH on Oct. 31.