NIH's Secret Powwow: Meeting Announced, Details MIA
Published Date: 12/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The NIH Clinical Center Research Hospital Board is holding a hybrid meeting on January 30, 2026, open to the public both in-person and online. This meeting affects researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public interested in NIH updates and hospital priorities. Attendees can expect leadership announcements and updates on recent activities, with security and access details provided for those visiting in person.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NIH Clinical Center hybrid public meeting
You can attend the NIH Clinical Center Research Hospital Board meeting in person at Building 31, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, or watch it online via the NIH Videocast at https://videocast.nih.gov/ on January 30, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Advance notice for special assistance
If you need special assistance or reasonable accommodations to attend the meeting, you should notify the Contact Person listed in the notice in advance of the January 30, 2026 meeting.
Campus security and ID requirements
If you attend the meeting on campus, NIH will inspect visitor vehicles and require one form of identification (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver's license, or passport) and that you state the purpose of your visit, per NIH security procedures.
Opportunity to file written comments
Any interested person may file written comments for the committee by sending a statement (including name, address, telephone number, and when applicable, professional affiliation) to the Contact Person(s) listed in the notice.
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