IC Directors’ Meeting Highlights — Thursday, November 10, 2016

Announcements: Francis Collins

Dr. Collins welcomed Diana Bianchi as the new Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. He also reported on the recent Presidential and Congressional elections.

Administration Transition Update: Lawrence Tabak, Adrienne Hallett

Dr. Tabak (DEPD) provided an update on the transition materials that NIH developed for the new Administration and preparations for meeting with the NIH transition team.

Ms. Hallett (OLPA) discussed Congressional and Administrative changes that can be expected post-election and post-inauguration. The group discussed steps NIH can take to prepare for the new Administration.