Dr. Bryan Traynor of NIA’s Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Dr. Rosa Rademakers of the Mayo Clinic have been awarded the 2016 Potamkin Prize for their contributions to research in Pick’s, Alzheimer’s and related neuromuscular diseases.

The NIH Office of the Director recently welcomed the second class of the Administrative Career Enhancement Program.

Dr. Matthew W. Kelley, chief of the Laboratory of Cochlear Development, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, has been named president of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology.

New appointments have been made to the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council, NICHD’s advisory body.

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.

Former NIEHS senior science advisor Dr. Paul Nettesheim passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 16.

The NIH Toastmasters Club-3421 recently celebrated its golden anniversary at a local restaurant.

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.

Four new members recently joined NIDDK’s advisory council.

Dr. Joshua Denny of Vanderbilt University has been selected as chief executive officer of the All of Us Research Program.