July 18, 2025

Celi Cautions Developers, Clinicians to Beware of Bias in Healthcare AI Models
By Eric Bock
Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is advancing at a rapid pace. “Those who are at the cutting edge of AI are convinced we are a year or two away from dumping a whole dataset into an AI model and asking it to write a full research manuscript,” said Dr. Leo Anthony Celi.

Hammoud, Swenson Develop New PET Tracer for Fungal Infections
By Amber Snyder
More than 1 million people worldwide die from fungal infections each year. To date, diagnosing these infections can be especially tricky. This story in our NIH Makers Series, describes the work of two NIH investigators who have developed a new imaging method to more rapidly diagnose invasive fungal infections.
NIH to Fund Long-Term Health Studies for Ohio Town after 2023 Train Derailment
NIH has launched a five-year, $10 million research initiative to assess and address the long-term health outcomes stemming from a 2023 train derailment.
NIH Labs Compete in the Freezer Challenge
Since its inception in 2017, the Freezer Challenge has encouraged labs to reduce energy consumption, which reduces operating costs and environmental impact.