Michael Huerta, PhD, NLM Deputy Director for Operations and Innovation (Acting), Associate Director for Strategy at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s National Library of Medicine (NLM) will retire effective January 11.
NIH-developed AI algorithm matches potential volunteers to clinical trials
A team of researchers from NIH’s National Library of Medicine and National Cancer Institute developed an AI algorithm that could successfully identify relevant clinical trials for which a person is eligible and provide a summary that clearly explains how that person meets the criteria for study enrollment. The tool can help make it easier for both clinicians and patients to find and connect with the right clinical trial opportunities.
NLM and AAHSL Announces 2024-2025 Leadership Fellows and Mentors
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) are pleased to announce the members of the 2024-2025 class of the NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program. The jointly sponsored program matches fellows and mentors in a one-year leadership development program.
NLM Announces New Colloquia on Biomedical Data Science and Computational Biology Research
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce the launch of the NLM Colloquia on Biomedical Data Science and Computational Biology Research, a new series of regular scientific lectures from experts in the rapidly evolving fields of biomedical data science and computational biology research. The series is presented by NLM’s Division of Intramural Research (DIR), a premier hub of innovation for biomedical data science and computational biology research.
National Library of Medicine Establishes New Division of Intramural Research
The National Library of Medicine (NLM)’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) has been officially renamed and reorganized as the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) led by NLM Scientific Director Richard Scheuermann, PhD. This milestone reflects NLM’s ongoing activities based on recommendations from a Blue Ribbon Panel Review of the intramural research program, aligns with NLM’s strategic direction, and represents a positive investment in growing a center of excellence for innovation in computational biology and health informatics research.
An Extramural Program Webinar: Toward Gold Standards in Data Creation – AI Strategies to Address Data Accessibility Challenges in Biomedical Research
This webinar is a unique opportunity for data scientists, researchers, technologists, and those curious about NLM funded research to delve into collaborative strategies for creating high-quality datasets, reducing expert burden through innovative data processing techniques, and fostering community engagement and collaboration.
Kin Wah Fung, MD, Named Director of the Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications (LHNCBC) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Dr. Kin Wah Fung has been named Director of the Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications at the National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine (NLM), effective July 28, 2024.
NIH Findings Shed Light on Risks and Benefits of Integrating AI into Medical Decision-Making
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that an artificial intelligence (AI) model solved medical quiz questions—designed to test health professionals’ ability to diagnose patients based on clinical images and a brief text summary—with high accuracy. However, physician-graders f
NLM Welcomes 2024-2025 Associate Fellows
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 cohort of Associate Fellows. Read more to learn about them and the Associate Fellowship Program, which offers an insider’s view of the world’s largest medical library.
The Modernized ClinicalTrials.gov Will Become the Singular Website Experience
Starting June 25, 2024, the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) modernized ClinicalTrials.gov website will become the singular website experience for all users. As part of its commitment to enhance the user experience and deliver improved functionality for searching, viewing, and downloading information about clinical trials, NLM is retiring the classic version of the website and its application programming interface.