Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications (OSPPC)
Overview
The Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications (OSPPC) plans and directs a comprehensive strategic agenda for national mental health policy, including science program planning and related policy evaluation, research training and coordination, and technology and information transfer. OSPPC plans and implements portfolio analysis, scientific disease coding, and program evaluations for developing and assessing NIMH strategic plans and portfolio management. OSPPC also creates and implements the Institute's communication efforts, including information dissemination, media relations activities, and internal communications. The Office proposes and guides science education activities concerned with informing the scientific community and public about mental health issues. The Office is also responsible for managing issues related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), correspondence control, and clearance services for the Institute.
Contact
Della Hann, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8208, MSC 9667 Bethesda, MD 20892-9669
(301) 443-4335, dhann@mail.nih.gov
