National Institute of General Medical Sciences

New STEM Teaching Resources Site

The free K-12 STEM education materials on this new site are provided by the institutes and centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH grantees.

2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Two NIGMS Grantees Among Winners of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
10/3/2018

Two long-time NIGMS grantees are among today's winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. They include Frances H. Arnold, Ph.D., of the California Institute of Technology, and George P. Smith, Ph.D. of the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Science for the Public

Strengthening public understanding and appreciation of science is a key NIGMS goal. As part of its efforts, the Institute provides free science education materials on a range of topics.

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About NIGMS

Learn more about NIGMS' mission, vision, organizational structure, and leadership.

Overview
Learn about NIGMS, including its mission and divisions.
Director’s Corner
See a biographical sketch and photo of NIGMS Director Jon R. Lorsch, Ph.D.
Strategic Plan
Read the NIGMS 2021-2025 strategic plan and strategic plan for research training.
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Feedback Loop Blog

A catalyst for interaction with the scientific community

"Cloud computing provides access to the exponentially growing volume of biomedical research data, data analytic tools, and data storage capacity. If you’re interested in learning cutting-edge biomedical research methods and/or carrying out your own research on the cloud, we welcome you to an upcoming webinar aimed to help you start or enrich your cloud-computing journey: Friday, June 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ET."

Biomedical Beat Blog

Follow the process of discovery

"The earliest Andrew Santiago-Frangos, Ph.D., remembers being interested in science was when he was about 8 years old. He was home sick and became engrossed in a children’s book that explained how some bacteria and viruses cause illness."

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2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Science for the Public

About NIGMS