BioArt Now on View at NLM
They’re vibrant, wild, and colorful. But much more than cool pictures, the art hanging outside of the Lister Hill auditorium at NLM shows life itself in views that most people never get to see. It’s called BioArt. Look closely and then read the captions. The skyline of New York City was created by “printing” nanodroplets… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - August 25, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Exhibitions Source Type: blogs
New Deputy Director Jerry Sheehan ’s Journey to NLM
How did a guy with an electrical engineering degree from MIT wind up at the National Library of Medicine? ♢ The question has two answers ♢ The short answer, said NLM’s new deputy director Jerry Sheehan, is that “NLM is the place to be if you’re interested in information technology and information dissemination, and want to put… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - August 15, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: People Source Type: blogs
Lofty Goal, Amazing Discoveries: NCBI ’ s Work with CRISPR-Cas
“We are interested in understanding the evolution of life.” So begins the statement of research interests for NCBI’s Evolutionary Genomics Research Group, headed by Eugene Koonin, PhD. It’s a lofty, even audacious, goal, perhaps not fully achievable, but the progress toward it has the potential to uncover amazing things. In fact, it already has. Since… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - August 7, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Research & Development Source Type: blogs
An Evolving Job: Focus on Anne Altemus
When Anne Altemus was a teenager, a medical illustrator came to her high school and talked about her career. Altemus missed the presentation, but her friends were there. They had advice for her: This is really cool. You should do this. Altemus agreed. Even though she had no idea what it would be like be… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - August 4, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: People Source Type: blogs
From Doodling to a Career: Focus on Donald Bliss
When Donald Bliss was growing up, he was constantly drawing and doodling. “In high school, my biology teacher, Clark Harris, gave me bonus points for my illustrations in my lab reports,” said Bliss, the videographics lead in NLM’s Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications’ Audiovisual Program Development Branch. “And sometimes, I’d even go from… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - August 3, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: People Source Type: blogs
Communicating Science: Focus on Jeff Day
Dr. Jeff Day says it was his art that gave him the “extra oomph” that set him apart from other medical school applicants. And ironically, Day says it was medical school that paved the way for him to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a cartoonist. Art on the side In high school, Day was… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - August 2, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: People Source Type: blogs
Bridging the Gap: Focus on Kristen Browne
Oh sure, she drew pictures of Ninja turtles when she was growing up, but art was never Kristen Browne’s thing. Biochemistry was. As a biochemist, she ran a lab, did research, and published papers. But one day, the Vancouver native and University of British Columbia graduate was online and came across a graduate program in… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - August 1, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: People Source Type: blogs
Artists in the Basement
Meet NLM’s artists in the basement. They defy expectations. The artist you’ll meet tomorrow hasn’t picked up a pencil since she started working at NLM. On Wednesday, you’ll hear about an artist who gave up a career that most people wouldn’t walk away from. Thursday’s artist never would have considered a career in medical arts… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - July 31, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: NLM Departments Source Type: blogs
NLM Conference Examines How to Leverage Best Practices for Clinical Research
The National Library of Medicine organized a two-day conference last month to highlight best practices for enhancing reproducibility of scientific research through increased rigor and transparency in reporting. “Consequential Clinical Research: Accelerating Continuous Improvement” included 14 sessions covering such topics as enhancing the quality of clinical research studies, achieving trustworthy results, increasing transparency, and delivering… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - July 26, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Events Source Type: blogs
Access Hollywood Performer Liz Hernandez Talks about Alzheimer ’s in NIH MedlinePlus
Posted today in NIH MedlinePlus magazine, Access Hollywood host Liz Hernandez shares her family’s experiences with Alzheimer’s disease. The NBC entertainment reporter talks about her mother’s battle with the disease and why she’s so passionate about reaching out to help others. A Q-and-A with a researcher funded by the National Institute on Aging reveals information… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - July 24, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Publications Source Type: blogs
A Zebrafish Can ’t Change Its Stripes
But NCBI can—and did—produce an updated zebrafish (Danio rerio) genome annotation. The annotation used NCBI’s Eukaryotic Genome Annotation Pipeline and the new and improved zebrafish genome assembly (GRCz11). In releasing the genome annotation, the National Center for Biotechnology Information is making it possible for researchers and scientists all over the world to download more genetic… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - July 19, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Products Source Type: blogs
Busting Myths and Expanding Horizons
The students who came to NLM on June 26 to narrow down their career choices were out of luck. They were introduced to more opportunities than they dreamed possible. Through presentations, demonstrations, tours, dozens of NIH staffers wearing “Ask me about my awesome job” buttons, and even a little wizardry, students from Johns Hopkins University’s… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - July 13, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Events Source Type: blogs
Betsy Humphreys: Farewell to a Leader Who Set the Standard
As Betsy Humphreys was packing up boxes for archiving at the National Library of Medicine, she took a break to talk to NLM in Focus about her career. Humphreys, who retires as deputy director on June 30, will be remembered for many contributions, including serving as acting director of NLM, the Unified Medical Language System… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - June 28, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: People Humphreys Source Type: blogs
Humphreys Honored, Brennan Delivers Keynote at Medical Library Conference
In a city known for its rain, the sun broke through with a vengeance, setting the tone for an upbeat, forward-looking Medical Library Association (MLA) annual meeting in Seattle last month. Dual Honors for Humphreys The sun shined most brightly on NLM Deputy Director Betsy Humphreys, who was honored for her 44 years of service… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - June 21, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: Events Source Type: blogs
NLM Deputy Director Betsy Humphreys Receives Congressional Tribute
NLM in Focus is pleased to share this tribute from US Senator Chris Van Hollen that was recently published in the Congressional Record. The tribute features a resolution presented to Betsy Humphreys by the NLM Board of Regents in May. Humphreys will be retiring from the National Library of Medicine at the end of June after 44 years of public… (Source: NLM In Focus)
Source: NLM In Focus - June 16, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Posted by NLM in Focus Tags: People Source Type: blogs
