Remembering
Dr. King
In remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we acknowledge his ability to affect change by serving others.
The time is always right to do what is right.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
EDI Blogs
The National Institutes of Health Director, Dr. Francis Collins, shares a message in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his lasting impact.
The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Acting Director, Treava Hopkins- Laboy, pens a message in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. affected change in the scientific field by cultivating an inclusive environment.
Highlighting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s activism and impact through serving others and encouraging allyship from people of diverse backgrounds.
An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and words continue to serve as examples of strength, compassion, and his commitment to equality, justice, and inclusion. In 1994, Congress officially recognized Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as the, "National Day of Service," to reflect Dr. King’s commitment to, "service for all." It is a day that serves as a time of reflection and a call to action. As we celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who devoted himself to service, we encourage you to learn more and participate in the various service opportunities offered at NIH.
Volunteer by Participating in Clinical Trials as a healthy volunteer, see Program for Healthy Volunteers. For information on participating as a patient, see Clinical Trials: Are They For You? and Search the Studies.
Volunteer by Helping Out at the Hospital NIH Clinical Center Volunteer Services.
With the help of 195 dedicated volunteers, The Children’s Inn at NIH is able to help serve children and families coming from around the world for groundbreaking research studies at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
To develop safe and effective vaccines and medicines for COVID-19, we need people from all age groups, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds to participate in clinical trials. The new Combat COVID web portal has information on COVID-19 prevention and treatment clinical trials and how to donate plasma. Help your community with this important public health resource.