November 30, 2018

Gillman Pushes Past Hardships to Help Other Vets
By Dana Talesnik
A year ago, Jake Gillman attended a career fair as a veteran looking for a new opportunity. In September, he attended the same Hiring Our Heroes event at Nationals Park, this time as an NIH contractor.

NIH Honors Legacy of Pioneering Cancer Scientist Rabson
By Sarah Schmelling
Colleagues, friends and family of Dr. Alan S. Rabson gathered at Natcher Bldg. Oct. 30 to celebrate the life of the distinguished physician-scientist.
Adult Care Resources Are Available to NIH’ers
NIH clinical research nurse Martina Lavrisha knew something was wrong when her mother—a devout Catholic who attended services daily for most of her 98 years—started talking about not going to church.
Safra Family Lodge Gets Makeover
By Carla Garnett
The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge recently underwent its first substantial redesign since opening in spring 2005.

On the Cover

Astyanax mexicanus (cavefish). NIH researchers have identified how eye loss occurs in blind cavefish. The study yields potential clues to understanding eye disease and blindness in people.

Daniel Castranova

November 30, 2018

Vol. LXX, No. 24

November 30, 2018

Vol. LXX, No. 24

November 30, 2018

Gillman Pushes Past Hardships to Help Other Vets

NIH Honors Legacy of Pioneering Cancer Scientist Rabson

Adult Care Resources Are Available to NIH’ers

Safra Family Lodge Gets Makeover

On the Cover

The NIH Record