Building 549 Becomes the Backdrop for an Updated Mural

The overlapping images represent the collaborative battle against cancer and AIDS.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Next time you walk through Building 549 at the National Cancer Institute at Frederick campus, make sure you check out the bright new mural adorning the walls outside the auditorium. A collaboration between the Office of Scientific Operations and Scientific Publications, Graphics and Media, the mural evokes the goals and efforts of the Frederick National Lab and NCI at Frederick.

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Free Books for Everyone!

A woman checks out with her new books at the 2017 Book and Media Swap.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Last year, scientists from Yale University published the results of a study showing that people who read books for at least 30 minutes each day may live almost two years longer than people who don’t read. It’s the perfect reason to visit the 17th Annual Book & Media Swap at the Scientific Library, where you can pick up free books during the month of November.

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Employees Honored at NCI Director’s Awards & Appreciation Ceremony

NCI Director Dr. Norman E. Sharpless says a few words at the NCI Director’s Awards & Appreciation Ceremony.

Thursday, November 2, 2017

The NCI Director’s Awards & Appreciation Ceremony began with a video of NCI employees talking about their roles, whether in transportation, nursing, IT, or research. Many spoke of family members who have or had cancer, and all were proud to be able to contribute to NCI’s mission.

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Operations and Maintenance November Newsletter

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Winter is once again upon us. Here are some informational tidbits to help you better understand what to expect during inclement weather events via FAQs, contact information, and a snow removal priority map, as well as some important safety tips. Enjoy!

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Former NCI Scientist Leaps into 80th Year of Adventurous Life

Monday, October 30, 2017

Dolph Hatfield, Ph.D., doesn’t let much slow him down. Outside the lab, the newly minted octogenarian, a scientist emeritus in NCI’s Center for Cancer Research, has spent much of his life traveling the world and completing exploits of athletic endurance. So it’s only fitting that he would celebrate his latest birthday by bungee jumping off the Macau Tower in China.

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