White House Science Chief Lander Visits NIH
Dr. Eric Lander, President Biden’s nominee to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), visited NIH on Feb. 10.
ORWH Organizes Challenge Prize for Gender Diversity
The Office of Research on Women’s Health is now accepting applications for a Challenge Prize competition aimed at increasing gender diversity and removing barriers to equity at colleges and universities.
ORWH Launches 30th Anniversary Virtual Environment
ORWH created a virtual environment website for its 30th Anniversary Virtual Meeting Series, held last December.
Szanton To Present NINR Director’s Lecture
On Thursday, Mar. 4, Dr. Sarah L. Szanton will present the first 2021 NINR Director’s Lecture from 1 to 2 p.m. via NIH videocast.
Memorial Tree Planted
A Japanese maple tree and plaque have been placed in memory of Dr. Stephen I. Katz, NIAMS director (1995-2018) and Gahan Breithaupt, NIAMS executive officer (2004-2019).
New NLM Exhibit Reflects on History of Environmental Pollution Activism
NLM launched its latest online exhibit, “Fifty Years Ago: The Darkening Day,” celebrating the golden anniversary of an NLM exhibition on the health aspects of environmental pollution.
CC Continues to Offer NIH Staff Asymptomatic Testing for SARS-CoV-2
The Clinical Center continues to offer asymptomatic testing for SARS-CoV-2 to all staff, including those who are not yet eligible to return to their physical workspaces.
Campus Construction Sighted
Infrastructure improvements, addition of a new utility vault, and construction of a new Clinical Center patient parking lot are all underway in the northwest area of campus.
Morgan To Speak at DDM Seminar, Feb. 11
The second event of the 2020-2021 Deputy Director for Management Seminar Series will feature Dr. Nick Morgan, a communications coach and theorist, author and blogger, who will present “Connecting in a Virtual World."