CCR-FYI Colloquium Is an Unparalleled Opportunity; Registration Closes Soon

The CCR-FYI Colloquium, planned and coordinated almost entirely by fellows, is a two-day scientific meeting devoted to giving early-career scientists a chance to share their work and learn new skills. This year’s theme is The NIH Advantage: Where High Risk Meets High Reward. Registration and abstract submissions to present a poster at the 26th Center for Cancer Research Fellows and Young Investigators Colloquium, NCI’s headline conference for early-career scientists, close April 1. Registration to attend closes May 1. Presenters and attendees can register on the event website.
Samuel Lopez
 03.23.2026

Events

OHS Continues to Encourage Cardiovascular Fitness

Even on a brisk fall day, NCI at Frederick employees came out to enjoy a walk during their lunch hour at the latest Occupational Health Services (OHS) Walk for Health event. It was the third such event that OHS has sponsored in 2016.
By Esther Shafer, WHK Student Intern; photos by Richard Frederickson, Staff Photographer 11.15.2016
Community Events Occupational Health Services November 2016

Hundreds of Area Residents Visit the National Lab Booth at the Annual In The Street Festival

Light-up yo-yos, brightly colored portion plates, and a fast spinner game lured hundreds of area residents to the Frederick National Lab booth at this year’s In The Street festival, where they also heard a message from the lab: Stay healthy through healthy habits.
By Frank Blanchard, Staff Writer; photos by Brian O’Shea and Frank Blanchard 11.09.2016
Community Events Outreach November 2016

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

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

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