Publications and Public Liaison Office

The Publications and Public Liaison Office (PPLO) serves as the main point of contact for all media inquiries about NIAID’s research programs and activities and NIAID-related health topics.

PPLO facilitates external communication with various public audiences by writing, designing, and producing print, Web-based, and audiovisual information materials, as well as by providing support for lectures and special events.

PPLO's responsibilities include:

• Performing community liaison and educational communication activities, including establishing and maintaining collaborations between NIAID and the advocacy community
• Developing communications program strategies, policy, and evaluation methods
• Providing guidance on the clearance of NIAID publications, advertising, and logo use
• Managing and administering communication services contracts that provide a wide range of communications support for OCGR