October 4, 2019

Research Festival Speakers Inspire Trainees
By Rich McManus
If you think world-class science lacks humor or the ability to stun, you probably didn’t attend NIH’s 33rd Research Festival, which took over most of the public space within Bldg. 10 on Sept. 11.

NIH Investigates Foreign Influence at U.S. Grantee Institutions
By Eric Bock
NIH has identified more than 100 instances of troubling foreign influence on extramural research, including withholding information about funding sources and conflicts of interests and violating the confidentiality of peer review, said Dr. Michael Lauer.
NIH’er Writes Children’s Book About a Herpetologist
By Dana Talesnik
Fascinated by Komodo dragons and inspired by fellow women scientists, NIH's Patricia Valdez wrote a children's book about a herpetologist named Joan Procter. A century ago, Procter cared for the first Komodo dragons to arrive in Europe, while serving as the first female curator of the London Zoo's Reptile House.
NIDCR Seeks Ways to Reduce Dental Fear
By Anna Maria Gillis
People range from being comfortable to fearful when it comes to visiting the dentist. Being afraid enough to skip basic care often results in more cavities and poorer oral health. To explore the problem, NIDCR convened a workshop.