New Members Appointed to NICHD Council
New appointments have been made to the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council, NICHD’s advisory body.
Zuk Named NIGMS Genetics Division Director
Dr. Dorit Zuk recently joined NIGMS as new director of its Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology (GDB). She is a molecular biologist whose research has focused on muscle development and RNA metabolism.
NIEHS Alumnus Nettesheim Mourned
Former NIEHS senior science advisor Dr. Paul Nettesheim passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 16.
NIH Toastmasters Mark Golden Anniversary
The NIH Toastmasters Club-3421 recently celebrated its golden anniversary at a local restaurant.
NIA Division Director Haaga Retires
Dr. John G. Haaga, director of NIA’s Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR), retired on Dec. 31 after 16 years of federal service.
Denny Appointed CEO of All of Us Research Program
Dr. Joshua Denny of Vanderbilt University has been selected as chief executive officer of the All of Us Research Program.
NHLBI Staff Recognized for Efforts Against COPD
Four members of the NHLBI Division of Lung Diseases were presented with the John W. Walsh Award at the COPD10USA conference in Chicago recently.
Alumnus Hyatt Mourned
Dr. Asher A. Hyatt, whose name was often considered to be synonymous with peer review, died on Aug. 27 at the age of 87.