NIH Leadership
Acting NIH Director Raynard S. Kington, M.D., Ph.D.On November 1, 2008, Dr. Raynard S. Kington became the Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health. Read Dr. Kington's bio sketch. The NIH Director plays an active role in shaping the agency's activities and outlook. With a unique and critical perspective on the whole of the NIH, the Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Institutes and for constantly identifying needs and opportunities, especially for efforts that involve multiple Institutes. Read more about the role of the NIH Director. Deputy Directors
Institute and Center DirectorsEach NIH Institute and Center has its own director to lead the pursuit of the research mission specific to the Institute. The Role of the NIH DirectorThe NIH Director plays an active role in shaping the agency's activities and outlook. With a unique and critical perspective on the whole of the NIH, the Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Institutes and for constantly identifying needs and opportunities, especially for efforts that involve multiple Institutes. The Director stays in touch with each Institute's priorities and accomplishments through:
The Director also seeks advice from an appointed group of public representatives and the Council of Councils, a special panel of experts convened to advise the NIH Director on matters related to the policies and activities of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives. In addition to this flow of information from scientists, the Director is advised through discussions with the Administration, usually through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and with the Congress. The NIH Director is responsible for advising the President on his annual budget request to Congress on the basis of extensive discussions with the Institute Directors. Related Links
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