NIH Clinical Center
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The Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the world’s largest hospital entirely devoted to clinical research. It is a national resource that makes it possible to rapidly translate scientific observations and laboratory discoveries into new approaches for diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
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Clinical Center Facilities
Together, the Hatfield Clinical Research Center and the Magnuson Clinical Center provide compassionate patient care and unparalleled opportunities for advancing clinical research.
Clinical Faculty
Learn about the IRP’s clinical faculty who are at the heart of the NIH Clinical Center.
Advancing Translational Science
The Clinical Center hosts several programs specifically designed to advance bench-to-bedside research.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are a key component of the Intramural Research Program (IRP) portfolio.
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This page was last updated on Tuesday, July 23, 2024