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Richard Scheuermann, PhD, went from facing a high school counselor’s skepticism about attending MIT to becoming NLM’s premier Scientific Director. Today, his research focuses on using AI to find patterns in information about the millions of cells that make up our bodies to better understand how they work and keep us healthy.
The NLM Division of Extramural Programs supports innovative research and enhancing health through collaborative funding initiatives with other NIH institutes and centers. Their focus on impactful and creative projects positions NLM as a vital research hub for transformative discoveries and a pivotal “home” in the era of AI and machine learning.
From artificial intelligence to ClinicalTrials.gov, women’s health research to gut enzymes, we at Musings sure were busy this year! As we ring in the new year, we invite you to reflect on the five posts from 2024 that kept you coming back for more.
NLM is proud to introduce the new Division of Intramural Research (previously the Intramural Research Program)! This reorganization marks a significant milestone in advancing our research efforts in computational health and biology, with a particular focus on AI and machine learning.
NLM recently brought together 25 researchers from across Africa to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, for a hands-on workshop focused on curating high-quality genomic data for submission to repositories, enhancing research collaboration, and supporting public health efforts.
Since 2002, NLM Traveling Exhibitions have engaged over 8 million people with the vibrant history of medicine. By bringing impactful stories and themes to local venues, these exhibits enrich communities, foster health literacy, and make medical history widely accessible and engaging.
Join us in welcoming Dr. Kin Wah Fung as the new Director of the NLM Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications! His clinical background and expertise in health data standards inform his two principal directions for LHNCBC: moving from research to translation and toward a clinical data emphasis.
This summer’s NLM Data Science and Informatics Scholars Program welcomes its largest cohort of interns who are collaborating on innovative research in bioinformatics, data analytics, and more. Learn how they’re shaping the future of biomedical research and how NLM can accelerate your own career!
The Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) turns 30! Dr. Clem McDonald, creator of LOINC and NLM Senior Investigator, reflects on its history and achievements and the ways it revolutionized how clinical and laboratory data are documented and shared across healthcare systems.
From maximizing the impact of genomic data to using computational methods to analyze articles for key concepts, our NLM exemplars are exploring the boundless potential of open science practices. Groundbreaking initiatives like these are driving better health outcomes and facilitating collaborative research.