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Innovations in Health Information from the National Library of Medicine
NLM’s 2025-2026 Associate Fellowship Program invites early- and second-career librarians to enhance their skills through a unique, year-long program. Current fellowship participants discuss their experiences learning about user engagement, data curation, and library services while collaborating with NLM experts. Fellowship applications are open until January 24, 2025.
TrialGPT is an innovative AI tool developed by NIH that uses large language models to efficiently identify and rank relevant trials for patients based on their medical and demographic data. The goal of TrialGPT is not only to increase patient enrollment in clinical trials, but to also reduce barriers for populations that have traditionally been underrepresented in clinical research.
NIH is committed to making research accessible to all with a new Public Access Policy. The new policy eliminates the twelve-month embargo to accelerate access to published results. This milestone ensures patients, families, and researchers can benefit quickly from discoveries, promoting transparency and equitable access to federally funded research.
For over 50 years, NLM’s G08 grants have supported innovative projects that improve health information management, empower communities, and reduce health disparities. From telephone ECG monitoring to interactive heart-healthy resources, the G08 program continues to drive public health advancements in unique ways.
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.
With DiscoverWHR—a new resource from the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and NLM—users now have easy access to NIH-funded research on the important topic of women’s health research. Explore studies, grants, clinical trials, and more on topics like menopause, PCOS, and autoimmune diseases.
This Veterans Day, NLM is celebrating U.S. veterans not only in recognition of their service to our nation but also for their vital contributions to biomedical research. Through the Million Veteran Program and resources like ClinicalTrials.gov, veterans are expanding genetic research and supporting health advancements for all communities. Thank you, veterans!
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.
