Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

01/05/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE: February 13, 2026!

Get ready for our next event! Hosted by Woman to Woman Mentoring, Frederick National Laboratory, and Hood College, this event is your chance to connect with inspiring women in STEM.

Whether you're a college student exploring your path or a rising STEM professional, this free hybrid event is your opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired. Register now: https://heyor.ca/uiancO

12/18/2025

For more than 30 years, Denise Whitby has devoted her career to studying Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) and KSHV-associated diseases. From the early days of the AIDS epidemic to her current leadership of the Viral Oncology Section at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Whitby has become a recognized global leader in the KSHV community: https://heyor.ca/NxLN2M

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12/15/2025

The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is proud to partner with the Frederick Arts Council on an exhibition that celebrates the intersection of art and science. Where Energy Meets Matter showcases artists exploring physics, biology, and the unseen forces that shape our universe—reflecting the innovation happening every day at FNLCR.

Featuring local creators like Lisa Shierer and internationally known artist and mathematician Erik Demaine, the show highlights the creative spark that emerges when scientific discovery inspires artistic expression.

The Where Energy Meets Matter exhibition will run through January 20, 2026, at Gallery 115 inside the Y Arts Center (115 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701). We invite the community to experience this unique blend of art and innovation.

11/24/2025

Elevated pulse, body warmer than comfortable, knots in your stomach, and a little short of breath? Running between projects in our work life and personal life can leave us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and at times, a little hopeless.

Join us for the next Project Management Night Out seminar at Hood College on December 10th where we'll learn classic tools, techniques, and strategies to help us manage our busy lives. Register today 👉 https://heyor.ca/QsGiO8

11/20/2025

The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research meets the nation's most urgent biomedical research needs and serves as a national and global resource for the scientific community. Our scientists conduct basic, translational, and applied research, develop new technologies, and collaborate with government, industry, and academic colleagues: https://frederick.cancer.gov/about

09/02/2025

The Frederick National Laboratory continues to make impactful contributions to lung through scientific discoveries and collaborations that are shaping the future of cancer treatment. Explore our recent discoveries:

⭐️ RAS drug discovery at FNL reaches lung cancer patients in a clinical trial: https://heyor.ca/gCf1up

⭐️ Controlling blood sugar may improve outcomes for diabetic lung cancer patients: https://heyor.ca/fMHOzH

⭐️ CDK2 inhibition may have potential for treating lung and other cancers: https://heyor.ca/W2fpbC

An investigational treatment co-discovered by RAS Initiative scientists at the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) is now being tested in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer driven by mutant KRAS G12C.

08/06/2025

We had a great time at the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s kickoff to yesterday, celebrating the power of momentum! The event was truly inspiring – a day filled with meaningful connections, empowerment, and personal growth as we honored the remarkable women driving change in our community and beyond.

07/16/2025

🌶️ It’s growing season, and many employees in our Cancer Research Technology Program head home from the lab to tend to their chili pepper plants. They trade seeds, share seedlings, and in the fall, gather for a chili pod tasting. Even non-gardeners get to join the fun, enjoying recipes and homemade hot sauces.

While cancer research and pepper cultivation don’t exactly go hand in hand, these scientists still flex their skills. Whether it’s sowing seeds, breeding new variations, controlling pests or making hot sauce, there are countless opportunities to hone scientific skills and optimize pepper growth.

06/27/2025

This year, Marjorie and BJ Bosche are celebrating 32 years of marriage and 30 years of service at the Frederick National Laboratory!

Their journey began as grad students at Syracuse University, where they got to know each other as they proctored a lab. Decades later, they’re still side by side – both in life and in science. From advancing HIV research to clinical trial support, they’ve dedicated their careers to advancing biomedical research.

06/04/2025

Ruth Nussinov, Ph.D., a senior principal investigator in the FNL's Basic Science Program and a pioneering biophysicist and computational biologist has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Nussinov has published numerous foundational studies in biophysics and computational biology. This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional and sustained contributions to science.

Congrats on another professional accomplishment, Dr. Nussinov 👏

Read more about her: https://heyor.ca/7r8uM9

05/01/2025

One in six children in Frederick County experience limited access to adequate food. To help address this need, FNL employees recently volunteered to pack 1,300 bags filled with nonperishable food items. These bags support children who rely on FCPS Maryland for their weekday meals.

Thanks to Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick Chapter, a local nonprofit, the food is sent home with students each Friday, providing them with nourishment over the weekend.

04/14/2025

that we are the only national laboratory focused exclusively on biomedical research? To learn more about our mission and values, visit: https://frederick.cancer.gov/about/mission-core-values