Office of the Scientific Director

Overview

The Office of the Scientific Director provides scientific, program, and administrative leadership for the Division of Intramural Research; promotes an environment conducive to productive research; and coordinates activities, establishes priorities, and analyzes and evaluates progress.

Scientific Director: Antonello Bonci, M.D.

Deputy Scientific Director: Amy Hauck Newman, Ph.D.

Chief of Staff: Michelle Leff, M.D. ( CAPT, USPHS)

Regulatory Affairs Officer: Leslie Premo (MPP, MS)

Associate Director for Education and Training: Stephen Heishman, Ph.D.

Associate Director for Diversity and Outreach: Jean Lud Cadet, M.D.

Animal Care and Use Program

The Animal Care and Use Program of the Office of the Director is responsible for directing animal care and use at the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and for providing animal research support services to the various branches of the intramural research program. The Program also provides advice, guidance, and consultative services to scientific and administrative staff of the Institute.

Animal Program Director: Kyle Stump, DVM, DACLAM