NIDDK Director’s Update (July 2009)
Greetings from NIDDK! The first half of the year has been exciting and busy, and I would like to share with you some of the many activities from around the Institute and NIH.
As you are aware, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) into law in February. ARRA has afforded NIH an exciting opportunity to advance medical research, while providing economic stimulus to communities throughout the country. More about ARRA, including links to NIDDK ARRA funding information, follow.
The NIDDK has welcomed several new senior staff members including Deputy Director Gregory Germino, as well as a new Scientific Director and a new Communications Director. We also had four new members join our National Advisory Council. These individuals bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the Institute and I look forward to working with them to advance NIDDK's mission.
These are just a few of the many exciting events from around NIH and NIDDK. I am sure that the next six months of 2009 will be as exciting and dynamic as the first, as we continue to pursue the most compelling research to combat the many debilitating and costly chronic diseases facing the nation.
Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P.
Director
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
For the complete NIDDK Director’s Update (July 2009), click here:
http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/AboutNIDDK/Director/Update/Archives/Directors_Update_Jul102009.htm
Message from the Director:
http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/AboutNIDDK/Director/default.htm
For general information on the NIDDK:
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
For information from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov
For information on funding opportunities for new investigators:
http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/Funding/Grants/Resources_NewInvestigators.htm
For information on training and career development opportunities:
http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/Funding/TrainingCareerDev
For a copy of the Action Plan for Liver Disease Research:
http://liverplan.niddk.nih.gov
For information on the National Commission on Digestive Diseases:
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/federal/ncdd/index.htm