A simultaneous commitment to excellence in clinical research, patient care and management lies at the heart of how the National Institutes of Health Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center conducts business. The year 2001 affirmed the revitalization of clinical research efforts throughout the NIH intramural science program and many positive organizational changes occurred at the Center to facilitate new and expanding research initiatives.

Looking into the Main Lobby of NIH Clinical Center from the South Drive entrance.

In tandem with this upward momentum the NIH Clinical Center stood alongside the rest of the nation and the world ready to help those directly affected by September 11, 2001. Center staff responded quickly and efficiently to a sea of donors at the NIH Blood Bank’s doors, handled requests for analysis of thousands of lab samples for potential anthrax infection, and provided rescue worker assistance at Ground Zero in New York in the aftermath of the traumatic events.

Patients come to NIH from every corner of America seeking answers to their scientific and medical questions. Finding these answers through leading-edge clinical research represents the sole mission of the Center and guides all aspects of its existence.

This publication profiles the work carried out at the NIH Clinical Center.

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Contents

Introduction

Message from the Director

Historical Highlights

Clinical Center Governance and Accreditation

Major Programs

The Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center

The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge

Clinical Research Initiatives

Clinician Highlight

Clinical Research Training Programs

Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency Initiatives

Public Outreach