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Our mission
We provide hope through pioneering clinical research to improve human health. The NIH Clinical Center has been in the business of understanding, diagnosing and treating illnesses since it opened its doors in 1953.
Who we are
Our organization
We are a unique resource with over 1,200 credentialed physicians, dentists, and PhD researchers; 620 nurses; and 450 allied health care personnel work in patient care units and laboratories focused on medical care and clinical study.
Leadership
Meet those in charge of ensuring a safe, compassionate and patient-centric environment dedicated to medical discovery.
Advisory groups
The Clinical Center Research Hospital Board (CCRHB) was established in 2016 to oversee operations at the NIH Clinical Center focused on fortifying a culture and practice of safety and quality and strengthening leadership for clinical care quality, oversight and compliance.
Research and Patient Care
Our research
Clinical research is at the heart of the Clinical Center's mission. Over 1,600 clinical research studies are conducted at the NIH Clinical Center, including those focused on cancer, infectious diseases, blood disorders, heart disease, lung disease, alcoholism and drug abuse. Most of these studies are sponsored by the Institutes and Centers at NIH.
Our patients
Patients at the Clinical Center are our partners in research and your participation is invaluable to advancing medical knowledge. We are committed to making your experiences here as safe, comfortable and satisfying as possible.
History
CC was established in 1953. Explore significant events and legislative milestones that shaped the Center, its work, and its continuing role in advancing NIH’s mission.