Several groups brought festive holiday cheer to the Clinical Research Center atrium during December.

Israeli Minister of Health Yakov Litzman and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer visited NIH on Jan. 4, following a memorandum of understanding signing with HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell.

The Clinical Center hosted a Horn Quartet performance by National Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 8

NIH’s 12th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest began on Dec. 7.

The Maryland School of Dance spread holiday cheer to pediatric patient families on Dec. 13 by performing excerpts from The Nutcracker at the Children’s Inn at NIH.

Recently, the ONE NIH recruitment approach traveled to Long Beach, Calif., to participate in the annual conference of SACNAS (Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science), one of the largest organizations dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals.

Dr. Collins and I are delighted to report that we have exceeded our NIH CFC 2016 goal and have raised $2,400,154 for CFC charities, writes NIDA director and NIH CFC co-chair Dr. Nora Volkow.

Election to the National Academy of Science (NAS), the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) or the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is considered a prestigious honor for U.S. scientists. From 1977, there has been a growing number of female scientists elected to the academies.

When rock band U2 played FedEx Field on June 20 as part of a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of its album The Joshua Tree, a contingent of NIH staff and patients were on hand to enjoy both the concert and some pre-show festivities.

The annual Camp Fantastic BBQ set up on June 15 on the Bldg. 31A patio. Proceeds from meal ticket sales and the silent auction will go to Camp Fantastic, the week-long summer getaway for kids with cancer.