CSR’s Sigmon Says So Long, After 30 Years at NIH
Dr. Hillary Sigmon retired recently after 30 years at NIH, the last 15 as a scientific review officer in the Center for Scientific Review.
NIMHD Welcomes Three New Staffers
The Office of Strategic Planning, Legislation and Scientific Policy at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has added three staffers.
Former FAES Executive Kochanski Mourned
Lois Whidden Kochanski, 93, who served for many years as executive director of the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences, Inc., died Jan. 12 in Bethesda.
NIDCD’s Platt Bids Farewell
As Dr. Christopher Platt—who joined NIDCD as a program director in 2003 and retired at the end of December—will tell you, all species of fish do not navigate through their liquid habitat in the same way.
NIMHD Executive Officer Brooks Retires
Donna A. Brooks, executive officer at NIMHD, retired recently after four decades of service. “I have had an incredible journey at the National Institutes of Health with many great people for almost 43 years," she said.
Olufokunbi Sam Named Chief of CSR Review Group
Dr. Delia Olufokunbi Sam has been named chief of the population sciences and epidemiology integrated review group at the Center for Scientific Review.
Three New Program Directors Join NIGMS Scientific Staff
NIGMS recently added three new program directors to its scientific staff: Dr. Kenneth Gibbs, Dr. Irina Krasnova and Dr. Amanda Melillo.
NICHD Council Welcomes Five
Five new members joined the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council.