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    Katherine (Kate) Klimczak

    September 21, 2023

    Kate Klimczak named NIH Associate Director for Legislative Policy and Analysis

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    Patricia Flatley Brennan, R.N., Ph.D.

    August 31, 2023

    Statement on the retirement of Patricia Flatley Brennan

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    August 29, 2023

    Recommendations on responsible stewardship of personal health data in clinical research

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    August 24, 2023

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    Jane M. Simoni, Ph.D

    July 6, 2023

    Dr. Jane M. Simoni selected as Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, NIH

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    May 4, 2023

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    April 19, 2023

    Testimony on the FY 2024 Budget Request before the House

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    March 30, 2023

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Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S, Ph.D.Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D., became the Acting NIH Director on December 20, 2021. 

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