On July 27, Dr. Kay L. Wanke joined NINR as Acting DESP Director, along side recently appointed Deputy Director, Dr. Martha Matocha. The position was previously held by Dr. Kathleen Anderson, who will be leaving in August to assume a leadership position at another NIH Institute. Dr. Wanke is responsible for scientific leadership and overseeing policy and management for grants and contracts to support NINR research and training.

Other staff updates include current NINR Acting Deputy Director, Dr. Jessica Gill, who will return to the role of Acting Scientific Director. Check out other NINR staff updates here.

Source: ninr.nih.gov/newsandinformation/newsandnotes/staffupdates-202007