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

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  

From studying vaping’s impact on lung health to developing 3D models for studying pregnancy complications, the 2024 Research Festival poster session allowed scientists from across The National Institutes of Health to showcase the cutting-edge science that they have been working on. Read on to learn about a few research projects presented at this celebration: https://go.nih.gov/PLCPTKb #NIH_IRP Pictured: Madison Hernandez of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Malique Jones of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), Tommy Jones of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), Siobhan Lawler of the NIH Clinical Center (CC), and Ethan Greenstein of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Sharif Kronemer, a postdoc fellow at The National Institutes of Health, uses visual illusions to learn how the brain tricks us into seeing things that aren’t there. His experiments could shed light on the biological origins of hallucinations and other medical conditions that affect our perceptions of the world around us. Watch the latest #SciBites video to learn more: https://go.nih.gov/EUNQavr #NIH_IRP

Congratulations to the #NIH_IRP's Drs. Stephen J. Chanock of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Nina Schor of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP), Lindsey A. Criswell of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), Avindra Nath of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and Niki Moutsopoulos of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), on their election to the National Academy of Medicine! Learn more about the electees: https://go.nih.gov/RrkxTHg

NIBIB researcher Kaitlyn Sadtler, PhD, ScD hc has been included on TIME Magazine #TIME100NEXT 2024 list for her trailblazing work at the crossing of immunology, regenerative medicine, and materials science. We spoke to Sadtler about her winding career path and how her appreciation for not only science, but communication, has opened doors in and out of the lab. Read about her interdisciplinary journey: https://go.nih.gov/yG5dw3t #BiomedicalEngineering #WomenInSTEM #ScienceCommunication

Brain research's future lies in understanding neural computations over diverse time and spatial scales. Join us for a lecture at The National Institutes of Health with Brad Aimone, Sandia National Laboratories, on Oct. 23 at 2 pm, as we explore how neuromorphic computing can mimic the brain's efficiency and dynamics to advance neuroscience theory: https://go.nih.gov/qXAhmQR #BrainInspiredTech #AI

Research shows that the microbiome a baby has at the start of their life affects their microbiome and health as they get older. Babies born via C-section are not exposed to certain microorganisms that could have a positive effect on their long-term health. #NIH_IRP researchers, including National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)'s Dr. Suchitra Hourigan are exploring a new practice that exposes babies born via C-sections to these microorganisms: https://go.nih.gov/LqMMhjA

This year has seen a record number of dengue cases, and it might not be an anomaly as climate change expands the range where the mosquito that transmits the tropical disease can thrive. In our new Speaking of Science episode, hear how scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) are developing new measures for treatment and protection: https://go.nih.gov/6GqU39x #dengue #SpeakingofScience #NIH_IRP

It’s with a heavy heart that I share the news that our dear colleague Dr. John Gallin has passed away. He was the longest-serving director of the NIH Clinical Center (CC). With a 50+ year career at NIH, he leaves an incredible legacy that lives on in the important work at the NIH Clinical Center and in generations of clinician-scientists. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. https://lnkd.in/eXx3r9JT