July 21, 2023

Tolia Creates Algorithm to Improve Vaccines
By Dana Talesnik
As part of an ongoing series on NIH inventors, meet Dr. Niraj Tolia, a NIAID senior investigator who wrote a computer algorithm that, when applied to viral or parasitic antigens, can improve them. This technology, with pending patents, is improving vaccines. His primary research focus is on malaria.

BRAIN Initiative Scientists Share Cutting-Edge Research
By Shannon E. Garnett
More than 2,500 participants gathered for the ninth annual BRAIN Initiative Meeting. The conference brought together federally funded scientists, staff and leadership, as well as non-federal organizations, the media and the public.
Take-a-Hike Day Draws More Than 900
By Jeff Youmans
NIH kicked off its 15th Take-a-Hike Day on June 15 with the traditional whistle start by Dr. Alfred Johnson, NIH deputy director for management. The 3.25-mile trek led participants around the NIH perimeter. The weather was perfect!
Fogarty Celebrates 55 Years of Global Impact
By Mariah Felipe
Learn the history of the Fogarty International Center (FIC), named after the late congressman John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island. For 55 years, the Fogarty International Center has worked to advance global health.

Microscopic image of an Embryonic smooth muscle cell

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Embryonic smooth muscle cell. Immuno-fluorescently labeled actin cytoskeleton (green) and vinculin in cell adhesions (blue). Laser scanning confocal microscopy.

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July 21, 2023

Vol. LXXV, No. 15

July 21, 2023

Vol. LXXV, No. 15

July 21, 2023

Tolia Creates Algorithm to Improve Vaccines

BRAIN Initiative Scientists Share Cutting-Edge Research

Take-a-Hike Day Draws More Than 900

Fogarty Celebrates 55 Years of Global Impact

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The NIH Record