Thanksgiving – What I am Giving Thanks for This Year

Banner artwork showing thanksgiving fruits and vegetables

This time of year reminds us to reflect with gratitude on our lives and our work. This week, I want to share what I am thankful for as the director of NLM. I could go on forever, as evidenced by this list. While I tried to do a top 10, that wasn’t enough — which … Continue reading Thanksgiving – What I am Giving Thanks for This Year

How NIH Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve Operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, from the online marketplace to the laboratory! When you read an article or shop online, the experience is probably supported by AI. And scientists are applying AI methods to find indications of disease, to design experiments, and to make discovery processes more efficient. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has … Continue reading How NIH Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve Operations

Saluting All Veterans with a Salute to my Father, Thomas Michael Flatley

Occasionally, through Musings, I’ve introduced you to my family — my brothers, who sometimes read my posts; my sisters, with whom I’ve shared many joys; my mom, who proudly watches over my progress in life; and my son, who has been known to broadcast some of my posts to the Twitterverse. But I’ve never introduced … Continue reading Saluting All Veterans with a Salute to my Father, Thomas Michael Flatley

Marking an Anniversary

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for Musings. It’s also time to celebrate! Musings from the Mezzanine is now 3 years old, and we’re marking the occasion with a new masthead, and some reflections. When I began this blog three years ago, I wanted to use it to reach NLM stakeholders and offer them a … Continue reading Marking an Anniversary