BSSR News and Announcements

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Dr. Jane. M. Simoni Selected as NIH Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences and Director, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research 
I am pleased to announce the selection of Jane M. Simoni, Ph.D., as NIH Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, and Director of the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR). She will join NIH on July 30, 2…
Transition in Acting Director, OBSSR and NIH Acting Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
This BSSR News post announces the retirement of Dr. Christine Hunter and interim OBSSR acting director Dr. Wendy B. Smith.