NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Dr. Killen Named Deputy Director
© Rhoda Baer
John (Jack) Killen, Jr., M.D., was recently appointed Deputy Director of NCCAM. Dr. Killen joined the Center in 2003 as Director of the Office of International Health Research, where he has fostered international research collaborations studying complementary, alternative, and traditional medicine. He has also served as NCCAM's Acting Deputy Director, Acting Director of the Division of Extramural Research, and Acting Director of the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation.
In his 27-year NIH career, Dr. Killen has served in a number of other senior positions as well, including Head of the Office of Biodefense Research, Associate Director of Research Ethics, and Director of the Division of AIDS at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He was also Head of the International Research Section of the Department of Clinical Bioethics at the NIH Clinical Center, and he has worked with multicenter clinical trials and drug development at the National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Killen received his M.D. degree from Tufts University in 1975. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and has pursued additional training in end-of-life care and mind-body medicine. His awards include the NIH Merit Award, the NIH Director's Award, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Special Recognition Award, and the PHS Superior Service Award.
