Previous NIH Directors

Lawrence A. Tabak
Acting Director, December 20, 2021 – November 8, 2023

Francis S. Collins
Director, August 17, 2009 – December 19, 2021

Raynard S. Kington
Acting Director, October 31, 2008 – August 16, 2009

Elias A. Zerhouni
Director, May 2, 2002 – October 31, 2008

Ruth L. Kirschstein
Acting Director, January 1, 2000 – May 2, 2002

Harold E. Varmus
Director, November 23, 1993 – December 31, 1999

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