In the News

A colorful 3D rendering of a neuronal wiring diagram of the adult fruit fly brain.

Mapping Neural Connections

The first complete map of the fruit fly brain will help us understand larger brains.

Inside the brain. Concept of neurons and nervous system.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists uncover distinct phases of cell harm.

Boy standing in a row with young father behind him and grandfather in back.

Can We Slow Aging?

Aging is a leading cause of disease and disability.

Transmission electron micrograph of HIV-1 virus particles

Myeloid Cancer Study

A large clinical trial of personalized treatments has started.

NIH at a Glance

Take the Virtual Tour

Explore the Bethesda campus and how NIH turns discovery into health.

The NIH Director

Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., is the NIH Director and provides leadership for the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up NIH.

Funding for Research

NIH is the largest source of funding for medical research in the world, creating hundreds of thousands of high-quality jobs.

Labs at NIH

Scientists conduct research on NIH campuses across the U.S., as part of our Intramural Research Program.

Impact of NIH Research

NIH-supported research has had a major positive impact on nearly all of our lives.

Jobs at NIH

The central recruitment point of access to all NIH jobs and training opportunities