Staff Scientist Falk Retires After 38 Years at NCI
Roni Falk, staff scientist in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch (MEB), retired from the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics in December, after 38 years of distinguished service to the National Cancer Institute.
Hunter Serves as OBSSR Acting Director
OBSSR deputy director Dr. Christine M. Hunter began serving as acting NIH associate director for behavioral and social sciences research and director of the Office of BSSR, following the retirement of Dr. Bill Riley in December.
Awoniyi Is New Director of NIH Ethics Office
Tonia Awoniyi joined NIH as the new director of the Ethics Office.
NINDS Mourns Program Director Broome
NINDS mourns the loss of Dr. Ann-Marie Broome, a program director in its Division of Translational Research (DTR), who died Nov. 26 from pneumonia due to Covid-19.
Retired Oral Cancer Scientist Hamner Is Mourned
Dr. James E. Hamner III died June 6 at age 88. An internationally renowned pathologist and author of numerous scientific books and articles, he enjoyed a distinguished career with the National Institute of Dental Research (now NIDCR) and NCI over many years, with a particular focus on oral cancer research.
Former NIH Associate Director Galasso Is Mourned
Dr. George J. Galasso, a leader in antiviral research whose efforts led to the successful treatment of many viral infectious diseases and cancer, died Nov. 5.
Sayre Retires After 22 Years of Service at NIH
Dr. Michael Sayre, director of NIMHD’s Division of Integrative Biological and Behavioral Sciences (IBBS), retired from federal service in September after 22 years at NIH.
Retired NHLBI Public Health Expert Roccella Is Mourned
Dr. Edward Roccella, formerly a leading public health expert in hypertension and cardiovascular disease at NHLBI, died on Nov. 18 at age 77.
CSR’s Cooper Retires After 20+ Years
Dr. Cathleen Cooper retired in September after more than 20 years at the Center for Scientific Review.