The NINR Office of Extramural Programs (OEP) is divided into four Sections:
- Section on Neuroscience, Genetics, & Symptom Management
- Section on Child & Family Health, & Health Disparities
- Section on Immunology, Infectious Disease, & Chronic Disorders
- Section on Acute & Long-Term Care, End-of-Life, & Training
The Program Directors listed in each Section are experienced scientists who oversee the conduct of programs within their research portfolios. They are the main contact between NINR and the extramural research community, and serve as an important resource for current investigators, and for applicants seeking NINR research and training grants.
Individuals are strongly encouraged to contact the Program Director in their area of interest to discuss proposed research projects and/or training opportunities. Please note that the areas of responsibility provided below are not an exhaustive list. If you have an interest in a topic area not identified, please contact any of the Program Directors below.
Section on Neuroscience, Genetics, & Symptom Management
Dr. Susan Marden
301-496-9623
Portfolio includes: Symptoms/Symptom Clusters and Symptom Management (e.g., Pain, Fatigue, Nausea, Symptom Clusters)
Dr. Lois Tully
301-594-5968
Portfolio includes: Genetics and Neurological Conditions (e.g., Dementia; Alzheimer's Disease; Neurological Disabilities, Conditions and Rehabilitation) and Caregiving in These Conditions
Section on Child & Family Health, & Health Disparities
Dr. Paul Cotton
301-402-6423
Portfolio includes: Health Disparities, Health and Risk Behaviors, Environmental Health, Men's Health
Dr. Martha Matocha
301-594-2775
Portfolio includes: Preterm Birth/Infant Development, Sleep, Renal/Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Donna Jo McCloskey
301-594-5971
Portfolio includes: Women's Health
Dr. Lynda Hardy
301-594-5976
Portfolio includes: Child & Family Health
Section on Immunology, Infectious Disease, & Chronic Disorders
Dr. Sue Marden
301-594-5976
Portfolio includes: Cancer (Treatment, Management, and Rehabilitation)
Dr. Martha Matocha
301-594-2775
Portfolio includes: Infectious Diseases & Immune Function
Dr. Lynda Hardy
301-594-5976
Portfolio includes: HIV/AIDS
Dr. Donna Jo McCloskey
301-594-5971
Portfolio includes: Self-Management (Metabolic/Diseases)
Dr. Lois Tully
301-594-5968
Portfolio includes: Chronic Disorders (Musculoskeletal, Transplants, GI, Wound Repair/Healing)
Section on Acute & Long-Term Care, End-of-Life, & Training
Dr. Noreen Aziz
301-594-2542
Portfolio includes: Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Long-Term Care
Dr. David Banks
301-496-9558
Portfolio includes: Training and Fellowships in All Science Areas
Dr. Karen Huss
301-594-5970
Portfolio includes: Acute and Chronic Care (Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care), Institutional Care
Dr. Donna Jo McCloskey
301-594-5971
Portfolio includes: Institutional Training Grants (T32) in All Science Areas
Crosscutting Area Contacts
Below please find additional science areas. For information on these topics, please contact the corresponding Program Director.
- Centers programs (general information): Dr. Donna Jo McCloskey
- Clinical decision-making: Dr. Noreen Aziz
- Community-based initiatives: Dr. Donna Jo McCloskey
- Genetics: Dr. Lois Tully
- Research methods: Dr. Susan Marden
- Small business research (SBIR/STTR): Dr. Paul Cotton
