National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP)

Meet the newest NIH Lasker Scholars: Drs. Chris Grunseich at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Lisa McReynolds at National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics, Samira Sadowski at NCI Center for Cancer Research, and andrea lisco at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) are early-career physician-scientists who are working on new discoveries that could one day improve their patients’ lives. From investigating the roots of muscle-weakening genetic conditions to probing the mysteries of rare, hormone-producing tumors, learn about the cutting-edge research that each scholar is working on: https://go.nih.gov/YRsK6J2 #NIH_IRP

Epilepsy, addiction, autism—what do they have in common? Glycine receptors. Dr. Sudha Chakrapani at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine will explore how understanding these receptors can lead to targeted therapies, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. ET at The National Institutes of Health: https://go.nih.gov/2leZ7i4. #NIH_WALS #Neurobiology #DrugDevelopment

For many, the cost of healthcare in the US can feel like a barrier to accessing the proper medical care that they need. Lee Mason, a graduate student at The National Institutes of Health is hoping to help change that with an #AI program that can help people learn about the prices of medical treatments. Learn how his ‘MedicaidGPT’ tool is helping to increase transparency around healthcare costs: https://go.nih.gov/uLRld2v #NIH_IRP

#NIH_IRP researchers' findings into how COVID-19 affects the levels of thousands of proteins in the blood revealed that the virus causes long-lasting changes. This could provide a better understanding into the ‘long-COVID’ phenomenon. Learn how these findings by IRP researchers, such as Dr. Anthony Suffredini at the NIH Clinical Center (CC), could lead to new ways to help patients with long-COVID: https://go.nih.gov/uXhmQKe

What’s the link between autoimmune diseases and early #cardiovascular risk? Mariana Kaplan of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will share insights about this neglected health issue at The National Institutes of Health Astute Clinician Lecture on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. ET: https://go.nih.gov/6rhKYHF #NIH_WALS #autoimmunity #Lupus #autoimmunediseases

#NIH_IRP scientists at The National Institutes of Health's Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias are examining the role that the brain's immune system plays in the development of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Read on to learn more about this research and how it could lead to more treatment options for different types of dementia: https://go.nih.gov/ciuppvx #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #NationalAlzheimersDiseaseAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersResearch

The C.W. Bill Young Center for Biodefense & Emerging Infectious Diseases was built in 2006. The center focuses on studying naturally occurring infectious diseases and infectious agents. #NIHFirst Go here to learn more about the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)'s research regarding biodefense and emerging infectious diseases: https://go.nih.gov/noSvaKE #NIH_IRP

A snapshot of The National Institutes of Health Distinguished Scholars Program (DSP) meeting in October with 2024 scholars, program leaders, and the NIH Director, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli. The DSP facilitates the hiring and career progression of tenure-track investigators who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the biomedical research workforce. To learn more about the program, and the 2024 cohort, visit: https://go.nih.gov/XViRfSX #NIH_IRP Seated (Front row, left to right): Drs. Pamela L. Schwartzberg, Valerie Darcey, PhD, MS, RD, LD, Nicole Farmer, Allison Herman, Indira C. Turney, Victoria ACOSTA RODRIGUEZ, and Philip P. Adams. Standing (Middle row, left to right): Drs. Risa Isonaka, Stephanie J. London, Nina F. Schor, Monica M. Bertagnolli, Amreen Mughal, Rajula Elango Alleva, Rasika Mathias, and Camila Odio. Standing (Back row, left to right): Drs. Carl Hashimoto, Roland Owens, Ifechukwude Ebenuwa, Farran Briggs, Carlos Ferreira, and Joe Nguyen.

Brushing and flossing regularly are the best ways to prevent gum disease, but people with certain genetic mutations may need more help to keep their mouths healthy. #NIH_IRP researchers, Laurie Brenchley (pictured left) and Dr. Niki Moutsopoulos (pictured right) of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) are exploring how these genetic mutations contribute to periodontal disease. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/yBvvlno #NationalDentalHygieneMonth

🦠 The 2013–16 #Ebola outbreak highlighted the need for faster detection tools. Dr. Christian Happi will discuss cutting-edge genomic tools enabling real-time diagnosis of viral outbreaks to help local health workers stop them. Join the #NIH_WALS lecture on Oct. 30 at 2pm: https://go.nih.gov/aDAS7vs #GenomicSurveillance