The mission of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. To achieve its mission, NINR supports research and research training through grants and fellowships.
The NINR DESP Team
Part of the NINR Division of Extramural Science Programs (DESP), NINR Program Directors are scientists who oversee the conduct of research programs within specific science areas. They are the main contact between NINR and the extramural research community, and serve as an advocate and resource for applicants and investigators seeking NINR research and training grants.
NINR-supported research is divided into five areas of science:
• Symptom Science
• Wellness
• Self-Management
• End-of-Life and Palliative Care
• Technology and Training
Individuals are strongly encouraged to contact the Program Director in their area of interest to discuss proposed research projects and/or training opportunities. If you are interested in a topic area not identified, please contact any of the Program Directors listed below and they can direct you to the right person.
Dr. Marguerite Littleton Kearney
Director, Division of Extramural Science Programs (DESP)
301-402-7932/7889
marguerite.kearney@nih.gov
Dr. Yvonne Bryan
Deputy Director, DESP
301-594-1580
yb5y@nih.gov
Symptom Science
Dr. Martha Matocha
Team Lead
Biology of Symptoms, Clinical Research Methods
301-594-2775
matocham@mail.nih.gov
Dr. Michelle Hamlet
Symptom Recognition/Assesment, Symptom Clusters
301-496-9623
hamletm@mail.nih.gov
Dr. Lois Tully
Genomic Science, Symptom Management
301-594-5968
tullyla@mail.nih.gov
Wellness
Dr. Rebecca Henry
HIV/AIDS, Immune Function
301-594-5976
rebecca.henry@nih.gov
Dr. Sung Sug (Sarah) Yoon
Dr. Mary Roary
Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Environmental Influences, Health Disparities
301-594-2154
mary.roary@nih.gov
Self-Management
Dr. Karen Huss
Self-Management in Acute and Chronic Conditions, Caregiving
301-594-5970
kh337v@nih.gov
Dr. Becky Roof
Chronic Disease Self Management
301-594-5971
Rebecca.roof@nih.gov
End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Dr. Jeri Miller
Chief, Office of End-of-Life & Palliative Care Research (OEPCR)
Interim: Centers Programs
301-594-6152
jmiller@mail.nih.gov
Dr. Lynn Adams
Palliative Care
301-594-8911
lynn.adams@nih.gov
Dr. Karen Kehl
End of Life, Hospice
301-594-8010
karen.kehl@nih.gov
Technology and Training
Dr. Augie Diana
Team Lead
Small Business (SBIR/STTR), Technology & Informatics, Community-Based Interventions
(including mHealth, Big Data Management & Analysis, and Team Science)
301-402-6423
dianaa@mail.nih.gov
Dr. David Banks
Training - Individual and Institutional National Research Service Awards (NRSAs)
301-496-9558
banksdh@mail.nih.gov