NCI Frederick Authors and Collaborators Map Full Transcriptome of Cottontail Rabbit Papillomavirus

CRPV has long served as a stand-in for studying HPV. However, researchers at NCI Frederick and Pennsylvania State University Cancer Institute have only recently decoded its transcriptome—the complete map of its active RNA—revealing how CRPV’s RNA toggles genes on and off in host cells, allowing the virus to replicate and  modulating the cells’ functions.
Karolina Wilk, Editor, Staff Writer
 06.10.2025

Events

Occupational Health Services Shows Its Support for American Heart Month

The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized February as American Heart Month since President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1964 proclamation made it an annual occurrence. Throughout the month, Occupational Health Services did its part to help educate NCI and Frederick National Lab employees about the dangers of heart disease.
By Esther Shafer, Cancer Research Training Associate; photos by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer 03.06.2017
Community Events Health & Safety Occupational Health Services March 2017

Classic Christmas Movies Win 3rd Annual Holiday Decorating Contest

For the third year in a row, the R&W Club of Frederick has sponsored the Annual Holiday Decorating contest, and the bar is only getting higher with each competition.
By Marsha Nelson-Duncan; pictures by Richard Frederickson, staff photographer 02.13.2017
Community Events January 2017

Scientific Library to Hold Annual Winter Video Series

The Scientific Library is getting ready for its Annual Winter Video Series. Beginning on Monday, January 9 and concluding on Friday, February 17, the Winter Video Series will consist of two different PBS programs, each with three episodes.
By Robin Meckley, Contributing Writer; images from PBS 02.13.2017
Events Community January 2017

Craig Reynolds, Ph.D., to Retire as NCI Associate Director for Frederick

On December 2, Craig Reynolds, Ph.D., director, Office of Scientific Operations, and NCI associate director for Frederick, will put the finishing touches on a 37-year career with the National Cancer Institute.
By Chris Worthington, Staff Writer, and Harini Ganesh, WHK Student Intern; photos from SPGM archive 11.30.2016
People Community Events Retirement November 2016

NCI Prevails at 11th Annual Defelice Cup

The NCI has pulled off a three-peat, winning the Ronald H. Defelice Cup, the annual golf tournament between NCI and Leidos Biomed, for three consecutive years.
By Eric Williams, Guest Writer; photos by Rich Folkers, Communications Manager, plus contributed images 11.28.2016
Community Events November 2016