NCI and FNL Researchers Turn Lessons Learned into Stepping Stones

Imagine you’re building a dresser. You find all the wood and hardware you need and have the instructions, the right tools, and a team of professionals to help. As you and your team put it together, you realize that while the frame is solid, the drawers don’t open and close correctly. You might be tempted to feel discouraged by the results. But a group of scientists from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL), and other collaborating institutions share a different perspective in their recent work published in PNAS. They weren’t trying to assemble furniture but rather generate a new, better mouse model of the most common kidney cancer, clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).
Karolina Wilk, Editor, Staff Writer
 04.29.2025
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Science & Technology | A New Molecular Platform for Authentic Transmitted/Founder Viruses

In the past, nonhuman primate research has relied on only a few infectious molecular clones for numerous diverse research projects including pathogenesis, preclinical vaccine evaluations, transmissions, and host vs. pathogen interactions. But new data suggests that there is a selected phenotype of the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) that causes infection.
By Marie Haughey, Staff Writer; photos by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer 10.24.2016
Science & Technology Publications Platinum Highlight October 2016

Students | Student Poster Days Showcase Young Minds

Each year, two Student Poster Days—one at the NCI at Frederick campus and one on the Bethesda campus—give students a chance to showcase the work they do in NCI and NIH labs and offices. NCI at Frederick’s event was held in the Building 549 lobby, while the Bethesda poster day was held at the Natcher Conference Center in Building 45 on NIH’s main campus.
By Marsha Nelson-Duncan, Guest Writer; photos by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer, and Rich Folkers, Communications Manager 10.14.2016
Students Community Events Science & Technology October 2016

Community | Scientific Library Will Hold 16th Annual Book and Media Swap

The Scientific Library has begun collecting materials for the 16th Annual Book and Media Swap and will continue to do so through Tuesday, October 25. Opening day for the Swap is Wednesday, October 26, and the event will continue through Wednesday, November 30.
By Robin Meckley, Contributing Writer; photos by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer 10.12.2016
Community Events Book and Media Swap October 2016

Community | Everyone a Winner at 4th Annual Softball Mini Tournament

Leidos Biomed and NCI recently held their 4th Annual Softball Mini Tournament. Teams consisted of Leidos, NCI at Frederick, and Nymeo Federal Credit Union employees.
By Chris Ohler, Protective Services Officer I; photos by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer 10.07.2016
Community Events softball October 2016

Publications | Platinum Publications, July 29–September 29, 2016

Platinum Publications are selected from articles by NCI at Frederick scientists published in 42 prestigious science journals. This list represents articles published during the time period shown above, as generated from PubMed. Articles designated as Platinum Highlights are noteworthy articles selected by Dr. Craig Reynolds, associate director, National Cancer Institute, from among the most recently published Platinum Publications.
10.06.2016
Publications Platinum Publications October 2016