Looking Back on Nancy Martin’s Service at the Media Laboratory

After a productive year in business, the NCI Frederick Media Laboratory is closing again. The service, with its longtime goal of sustainability, was in the hands of Nancy Martin and Dan McVicar, Ph.D. The move comes on the heels of Martin’s retirement from NCI. In light of the change, Poster recognizes her steadfast dedication for the past year.
Sophia Yang
06.24.2025
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Features | Parenting Outside the Box, Part Three: The New “Normal”

Parents of special-needs children do their best to help their kids thrive in typical society, but at times this can be challenging. For instance, I want my son, Harrison, to be able to participate in as many activities as he would like—but this can involve more than just signing him up and paying the registration fee. Fortunately, with a flexible approach and some simple tools, we have found that Harrison can still enjoy “normal” activities. Sometimes, all it takes is an honest conversation.
Article and photos by Melissa Porter, Staff Writer 04.26.2016
Features Community Health & Safety April 2016

Scientific Library | The Scientific Library Presents “How to Get Published in a Research Journal” on May 16

When aiming to publish a scientific work, every writer should consider the following questions: Do you know the best way to structure a scientific paper? Have you identified the most appropriate journal? Do you understand the peer-review process? Answering these three questions is a critical step toward getting your work published.
By Robin Meckley, Contributing Writer; photo illustration by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer; images courtesy of Elsevier B.V. 04.25.2016
Scientific Library Community Events April 2016

Events | Celebrating 25 Years of Student Mentoring

Most employees of NCI at Frederick have heard of the Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program (WHK SIP). The reason is simple—it has been wildly successful. And on Friday, April 22, the program will celebrate 25 years of mentoring and learning at the WHK SIP 25th Anniversary Symposium and Awards Ceremony. During the morning session, several former interns will talk about the impact that the WHK program has had on their lives. The afternoon session will begin with a panel of current and former mentors who will answer questions from students interested in the program and staff members interested in becoming mentors.
By Marsha Nelson-Duncan, Contributing Writer 04.19.2016
Events Awards Community April 2016

Science & Technology | HIV-1 Viral RNA Dynamics at the Plasma Membrane May Provide Insight into Viral Assembly

Many aspects of how infectious viruses assemble in cells have yet to be completely deciphered. However, as reported in a recent Journal of Virology paper, researchers may be one step closer to understanding how HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS, assembles and replicates.
By Ashley DeVine, Staff Writer, and photo by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer 04.18.2016
Science & Technology Platinum Publications Platinum Highlight April 2016

Health & Safety | New Automated System Available for Reporting Safety Concerns

A new system has been developed for reporting safety issues in the workplace. The Environment, Health, and Safety’s (EHS’) Safety Inspection and Issue Management System (SIIMS) is an online resource where any employee can report a problem or issue, said Siobhan Tierney, program manager at EHS.
By Brian O’Shea, Staff Writer; photos by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer 04.15.2016
Health & Safety April 2016