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Who is the head of NIH?
Lawrence A. Tabak
Chronology of NIH Directors
| Name | In Office from | To |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence A. Tabak (Acting) | December 20, 2021 | Present |
| Francis S. Collins | August 17, 2009 | December 19, 2021 |
| Raynard S. Kington (Acting) | October 31, 2008 | August 16, 2009 |
| Elias A. Zerhouni | May 2, 2002 | October 31, 2008 |
How many labs does NIH have?
NIAID supports 21 laboratories and two free-standing sections that conduct peer-reviewed research as well as several branches that focus on new research technologies and animal care.
Who does the NIH report to?
the Department of Health and Human Services
An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation.
How much money does NIH get?
Grants Awarded * This amount reflects the sum of discretionary budget authority of $40.3 billion received by NIH in FY 2020 under the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020”, Public Law (P.L.)
What is director of CDC salary?
$209,700
Two weeks after questions were raised about his high salary, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield has released his exact annual salary he agreed to after taking a pay cut to avoid being a distraction: his new pay rate is $209,700.
What is the role of the NIDCR executive staff?
NIDCR Executive Staff, including the Deputy Director, assist the NIDCR Director and share in the overall direction of the Institute’s activities. The Executive Staff advises the NIDCR Director on issues concerning the Institute, NIH, and the broader dental, oral, and craniofacial research community.
What is NIDCR?
Dental Clinical Research Core : NIDCR conducts investigator-initiated clinical research to develop state-of-the-art diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic interventions for dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases. NIDCR Clinical Research Protocols emphasize rare diseases.
What is Intramural Research at NIDCR?
Scientists in the NIDCR Division of Intramural Research conduct basic laboratory, translational, and clinical research in support of craniofacial and dental health.