Alexander, Former NICHD Director, Dies
Dr. Duane Alexander, a former director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for more than 20 years, died Feb. 16 from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79 years old.
NIA’S Barr, Extramural Director, Ends Long Career
Dr. Robin A. Barr, director of NIA’s Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), retired from federal service on Jan. 31 after 33 years with the institute.
After 40 Years, Kleinerman Retires from NCI
Dr. Ruth Kleinerman, staff scientist and deputy chief in the Radiation Epidemiology Branch (REB) retired from NCI’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) recently after 40 years of federal service. She is widely recognized for her work in second cancers following treatment for retinoblastoma, a rare malignant tumor of the eye that occurs in childhood.
Nobel Laureate Cohen, Longtime NICHD Grantee, Dies
Dr. Stanley Cohen, a former researcher at Vanderbilt University and longtime NICHD grantee, died Feb. 5 at the age of 97.
Pioneering Geneticist Leder Mourned
Dr. Philip Leder, among the world’s most accomplished molecular geneticists, died on Feb. 2 at age 85. His work with Nobel laureate Dr. Marshall Nirenberg helped set the stage for the revolution in molecular genetic research that Leder himself would continue to lead for the next three decades.
NICHD’s Basser Honored
Dr. Peter Basser has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his work in developing diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging and streamline tractography.
NIDCR Director Somerman Celebrated Upon Her Retirement
A song, a surprise video and a story about a bear marked the retirement celebration for Dr. Martha Somerman, who stepped down as director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research on Dec. 31 after more than 8 years of service.
‘Recombination Hotspots’ Illuminated
Dr. Molly Przeworski, a professor of systems biology at Columbia University, spoke about genetic recombination.
Liu Named Deputy Director of CSR Division
The Center for Scientific Review has named Dr. Yujing Liu new deputy director of its Division of Receipt and Referral. He comes to CSR from the National Institute of Nursing Research.