Kondratyev Heads CSR Review Group
In his new post, Dr. Alexei Kondratyev will oversee 10 study sections that review NIH grant applications that cover a broad range of neuroscience research.
NCI Scientist Bliskovsky Remembered
Dr. Valery Bliskovsky, a staff scientist in the Genomics Core of NCI’s Center for Cancer Research, died on Nov. 13, in the aftermath of a heart attack suffered while swimming. He was 55 years old.
After 40 Years at NIH, Kosh Says So Long
Carol Kosh began her career at NIH in 1978 as a GS-1 office automation clerk in NHLBI’s intramural research program. More than 40 years later, Kosh retired as a branch chief.
NCATS Mourns Communicator Spencer
Geoffrey Spencer, 46, an accomplished and colorful NIH communications professional, died Oct. 27 due to complications from adrenomyeloneuropathy, a rare, incurable, genetic neuro-degenerative disorder.
Guadagno Retires from CSR
Summer 1996 was a watershed season for Dr. Mary Ann Guadagno, who retired recently as a senior scientific review officer (SRO) in the Center for Scientific Review.
Tromberg Named Next NIBIB Director
A pioneering leader in the field of biophotonics, Dr. Bruce Tromberg has been named director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
NIDA’s Rapaka Earns Two Lifetime Achievement Awards
NIDA’s Dr. Rao Rapaka was honored with two awards for his dedicated support and significant contributions to research and development related to drug abuse.
NINDS Alumnus Spector Mourned
Dr. Novera Herbert Spector, who had retired from the Division of Fundamental Neurosciences, NINDS (1978-1995), died on Nov. 15.
APAO Presents Annual Awards
NIDCR's clinical director Dr. Janet Lee spoke on improved diagnoses through new imaging technologies at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Organization's annual awards ceremony.