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A mouse's fat cells (red) are shown surrounded by a network of blood vessels (green)

January 19, 2024

  • Bertagnolli smiles at podium next to U.S. and HHS flags in Masur Auditorium.

    Bertagnolli Energizes Crowd in First Town Hall

    By Dana Talesnik

    NIH’ers recently gathered to get better acquainted with NIH Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli at her first Town Hall on Dec. 19. Bertagnolli—the 17th NIH director —took the helm in November and was enthused to share her vision for the agency.
  • The event's speakers hold ceremonial gold shovels in front of the quarters

    Children’s Inn Breaks Ground on Young Adult Quarters

    By Eric Bock

    The Children’s Inn at NIH marked the start of construction for the Young Adult Quarters at Bldg. 15B during a groundbreaking event on Dec. 1. Scheduled to open in a year-and-a-half, the quarters will provide accommodations designed to meet the needs of young adults undergoing clinical studies at the Clinical Center and their caregivers.
  • Woman in labcoat beside man wearing glasses, both smiling into camera

    Necessity Breeds Tool for Neurologists

    By Carla Garnett

    Dr. Bibi Bielekova and Dr. Peter Kosa, both of NIAID, designed a digital timesaver--a computer program that neurologists can use to visualize, digitize and record patient exam data quickly and readily. Neurologists love it.
  • Woman at computer monitor gestures toward screen as man and two other women look on.

    NIH, NCI Directors Take Campus Tour

    NIH Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli and NCI Director Dr. Kimryn Rathmell took a tour of campus on Dec. 20 coordinated by Dan Wheeland, director of the Office of Research Facilities.
A mouse's fat cells (red) are shown surrounded by a network of blood vessels (green)

On the Cover

mouse’s fat cells (red) are shown surrounded by a network of blood vessels (green). Fat cells store and release energy, protect organs and nerve tissues, insulate us from the cold and help us absorb important vitamins.

DANIEL MALIDE, NHLBI

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