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 4Branch Chief
Dr. Arora oversees the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) and IDeA Regional Entrepreneurship Development (I-RED) Program​, and manages grants for the INBRE, the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)​, IDeA Regional Entrepreneurship Development (I-RED), and Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) programs.​
KrishanAroraPh.D./about/Pages/arora.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-krishan-arora-small.jpgNetworks and Development Programs BranchBranch Chiefarorak@mail.nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 8Branch ChiefMichaelSesmaPh.D./About/pages/sesma.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michael-sesma-small.jpgPostdoctoral, Early Career, and Workforce DevelopmentBranch Chiefmsesma@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 13Program Director
Dr. Bender manages predoctoral T32 training grants in Genetics.​
MichaelBenderPh.D./about/Pages/bender.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michael-bender-small.jpgProgram Directormbender@nigms.nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAllTraining Program Staff
 22Branch ChiefKennethGibbsPh.D./about/Pages/gibbs.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kenneth-gibbs-small.jpgUndergraduate and Predoctoral Cross-Disciplinary TrainingBranch Chiefkenneth.gibbs@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 23Program DirectorL. TonyBeckPh.D./about/Pages/beck.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-tony-beck-small.jpgNetworks and Development Programs BranchProgram Directorbeckl@mail.nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 25Program Director
Dr. Krasnova oversees the Support for Research Excellence​ (SuRE) program and manages grants for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program.​
IrinaKrasnovaPh.D./about/Pages/krasnova.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-irina-krasnova-small.jpgResearch Advancement Programs BranchProgram Directoririna.krasnova@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 30Program Director
Dr. Ainsztein oversees grants in the areas of motor proteins, cytoskeletal filaments, and cell migration.
AlexandraAinszteinPh.D./about/Pages/ainsztein.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-alexandra-ainsztein-small.jpgCell Biology BranchProgram DirectorAlexandra.Ainsztein@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 33Director
Dr. Beckett oversees the division's research programs in biomedical technology, bioinformatics and computational biology.
Dorothy BeckettPh.D./about/Pages/beckett.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-dorothy-beckett-small.pngDivision Directordorothy.beckett@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 37Title 1
Dr. Sakalian manages research grants in the biophysical studies of the viral life-cycle and in biophysical studies of nucleic acids and nucleoprotein complexes.​​
MichaelSakalianPh.D./about/Pages/sakalian.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgBiophysics BranchProgram Directorsakalianm@nigms.nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 39Title 1
Dr. Sesma oversees research grants in the areas of the genetics of behavior and circadian biology, primarily in nonhuman research organisms.
MichaelSesmaPh.D./About/pages/sesma.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michael-sesma-small.jpgProgram Directormsesma@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 43Title 1
Dr. Krasnewich oversees grants in the area of the genetic basis of human biology and co-manages grants in the area of transcriptional mechanisms. She manages the Predoctoral MD/PhD or Other Dual-Doctoral Degree Fellowships for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (F30).
DonnaKrasnewichM.D., Ph.D./about/Pages/krasnewich.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-donna-krasnewich-small.jpgGenetic Mechanisms BranchProgram Directordkras@nigms.nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 49Program Director
Dr. Bender oversees grants in the areas of RNA processing, mRNA metabolism and translational control, and regulatory RNAs. He also oversees predoctoral T32 training grants in Genetics​.​
MichaelBenderPh.D./about/Pages/bender.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michael-bender-small.jpgGenetic Mechanisms BranchProgram Directormbender@nigms.nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 51Title 1
Dr. Reddy oversees grants in the areas of DNA replication & repair. He also manages protein synthesis grants.
MichaelReddyPh.D./about/Pages/reddy.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michael-reddy-small.jpgGenetic Mechanisms BranchProgram Directorreddymk@nigms.nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 53Title 1
Dr. Ansong oversees grants in the areas of trace metal homeostasis, bioenergetics, and redox reactions.​
CharlesAnsongPh.D./about/Pages/ansongc.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-charles-ansong-small.jpgBiochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology BranchProgram Directorcharles.ansong@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 54Title 1
Dr. Barski oversees grants in the areas of enzyme catalysis and regulation, and intermediary metabolism. He also oversees postdoctoral fellowships and Pathway to Independence​ (K99/R00) awards in the division.
OlegBarskiPh.D./about/Pages/barski.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-oleg-barski-small.jpgBiochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology BranchProgram Directorbarskioa@nigms.nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 56Title 1
Dr. Fabian oversees research grants in protein and nucleic acid chemistry. He also administers institutional predoctoral training grants at the Chemistry-Biology Interface.​
MilesFabianPh.D./about/Pages/fabian.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-miles-fabian-small.jpgChemistry & Chemical Biology BranchBranch Chieffabianm@nigms.nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 57Title 1
Dr. Long oversees all research grants and activities in the Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Division. 
Rochelle M.LongPh.D./about/Pages/long.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-rochelle-long-small.pngDivision Directorlongr@nigms.nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 60Branch Chief
Dr. Flicker is the Biophysics branch chief, and she manages predoctoral T32 Molecular Biophysics training grants, postdoctoral fellowships and K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Awards in Cell Biology and Biophysics.​
PaulaFlickerPh.D./about/Pages/flicker.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgBranch Chiefflickerp@nigms.nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAllTraining Program Staff
 82Title 1
Dr. Gammie oversees the Division's Research Training, Career Development and Diversity Programs, and is the lead of the NIH Diversity Program Consortium.​
Alison E.GammiePh.D./About/Pages/gammie.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-alison-gammie-small.jpgDivision Directoralison.gammie@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 85Program DirectorLaurieStepanekPh.D./about/Pages/lstepanek.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-laurie-stepanek-small.jpgUndergraduate and Predoctoral Cross-Disciplinary TrainingProgram Directorlaurie.stepanek@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 88Title 1
Dr. Koduri oversees research grants in drug metabolism, transport, and kinetics, as well as packaging and delivery of molecules and biologics. She also manages institutional predoctoral training grants in the Pharmacological Sciences, as well as SBIR/STTR​ gr​ants in the branch.​​ ​
SailajaKoduriPh.D./About/Pages/koduri.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-sailaja-koduri-small.jpgPhysiology & Clinical Sciences BranchProgram Directorsailaja.koduri@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 97Title 1
Dr. Gibbs oversees research grants in the areas of stem cell biology that are not focused on the germline or regeneration.
KennethGibbsPh.D./about/Pages/gibbs.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kenneth-gibbs-small.jpgProgram Directorkenneth.gibbs@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 100Title 1
Dr. Nie oversees grants in the areas of ion channels, and membrane components. He also oversees institutional predoctoral training grants in Molecular Medicine​.​
ZhongzhenNieM.D., Ph.D./About/Pages/nie.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-zhongzhen-nie-small.jpgBiochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology BranchBranch Chiefzhongzhen.nie@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 107Branch ChiefBranch Chief
Dr. Xu administers research grants in the areas of cellular signaling in growth.​
JianhuaXuPh.D./about/Pages/xu.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-jianhua-xu-small.jpgDevelopmental and Cellular Processes BranchBranch Chiefjianhua.xu@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 108Program Director
Dr. Bond oversees research grants covering glycoscience, synthetic biology, and natural products. She also manages institutional predoctoral training grants at the Chemistry-Biology Interface and is co-Director of the NIGMS Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT) program.
MichelleBondPh.D./about/Pages/bond.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michelle-bond-small.jpgChemistry & Chemical Biology BranchProgram Directorbondmr@mail.nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 111Program DirectorProgram DirectorEdgardoFalcón-MoralesPh.D./about/Pages/morales.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-edgardo-falcon-morales-small.jpgPostdoctoral, Early Career, and Workforce DevelopmentProgram Directoredgardo.falcon@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 113Acting Director
Dr. McGuirl is acting director of DRCB. Before assuming this role, she oversaw the IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Program​ (CTRN, CTRD, and I-CRRC) and managed grants for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program.​
MicheleMcGuirlPh.D./about/Pages/McGuirl.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michele-mcguirl-small.jpgActing Directormcguirlma@nigms.nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 114Branch Chief
Dr. Justinova oversees grants in the areas of anesthesiology, perioperative pain, and membrane channels. She also co-directs the Diversity Supplements Program and manages career development awards​ and institutional postdoctoral training grants​ in anesthesiology​. ​
ZuzanaJustinovaM.D., Ph.D./about/Pages/Justinova.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-zuzana-justinova-small.jpgPhysiology & Clinical Sciences BranchBranch Chiefzuzana.justinova@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 115Acting Branch Chief
Dr. Bernal oversees the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 program. He also manages grants for the COBRE, IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Network (CTRN​, formerly IDeA-CTR), and Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) programs.​

FedericoBernalPh.D./about/Pages/bernal.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-federico-bernal-small.jpgResearch Advancement Programs BranchActing Branch Chiefbernalf@mail.nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 116Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Phillips oversees grants on gene regulatory networks (a set of genes, gene modifications or parts of genes, that interact in a coordinated manner with each other to control a specific cell function) and manages grants in the area of stem-cell based regeneration. He also oversees grants on cellular protein folding and degradation​.
Andre PhillipsPh.D./about/Pages/Phillips.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgCell Biology BranchProgram Director andre.phillips@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 117Title 1Program Director
​Dr. Yang oversees grants in the area of synthetic organic chemistry. 
Jiong YangPh.D./about/Pages/yang.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-jiong-yang-small.jpgChemistry & Chemical Biology BranchProgram Director jiong.yang@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 118Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Falcón-Morales oversees research grants in the area of multi-organ physiology. 
EdgardoFalcón-Morales Ph.D./about/Pages/morales.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-edgardo-falcon-morales-small.jpgPharmacological and Physiological Sciences BranchProgram Director edgardo.falcon@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 119Division DirectorDivision Director
Dr. Gaillard oversees all research grants and activities in the division.
Shawn DrewGaillardPh.D./about/Pages/gaillard.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-shawn-gaillard-small.jpgDivision Directorshawn.gaillard@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 121Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Zhao oversees grants in the areas of inflammation, innate immunity, and sepsis. She also oversees career development awards in sepsis, and institutional postdoctoral training grants in Injury and Critical Illness.​
Xiaoli ZhaoPh.D./about/Pages/zhao.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-xiaoli-zhao-small.jpgPhysiology & Clinical Sciences BranchProgram Director xiaoli.zhao@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 122Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Adkins oversees grants in the area of population genetics and evolution. 
RonaldAdkinsPh.D./about/Pages/adkins.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgGenetic Mechanisms BranchProgram Director ronald.adkins@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 126Program DirectorProgram DirectorSydellaBlatchPh.D./about/Pages/blatch.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-sydella-blatch-small.jpgPredoctoral Basic Biomedical and Medical Science Training BranchProgram Directorsydella.blatch@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and Diversity
 128Branch ChiefBranch Chief
Dr. Keane-Myers oversees grants in the area of microbiome, biofilms, and quorum sensing​.​​ She also co-manages the NIGMS (T32) Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)​.
AndreaKeane-MyersPh.D./about/Pages/keane-myers.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-andrea-keane-myers-small.pngGenetic Mechanisms BranchBranch ChiefAndrea.Keane-Myers@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 129Program Director
Dr. Adkins manages predoctoral T32 training grants in Cellular, Biochemical and Molecular Sciences.​
RonaldAdkinsPh.D./about/Pages/adkins.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgProgram Directorronald.adkins@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 130Branch Chief
Dr. Fabian manages predoctoral T32 Medical Scientist Training Program​ grants and T32 Chemistry-Biology Interface.​
MilesFabianPh.D./about/Pages/fabian.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-miles-fabian-small.jpgBranch Chieffabianm@nigms.nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 131Program Director
Dr. Koduri manages institutional predoctoral training grants in the Pharmacological Sciences, as well as the SBIR/STTR​ grants in the branch​.​
SailajaKoduriPh.D./About/Pages/koduri.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-sailaja-koduri-small.jpgProgram Directorsailaja.koduri@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 132Program Director
Dr. Krasnewich manages the predoctoral T32 training grants in Molecular Medicine. She also manages the Predoctoral MD/PhD or Other Dual-Doctoral Degree F30 Fellowships for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs.​
DonnaKrasnewichM.D., Ph.D./about/Pages/krasnewich.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-donna-krasnewich-small.jpgProgram Directordkras@nigms.nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 133Branch Chief
Dr. Nie manages institutional predoctoral T32 grants in Molecular Medicine.​
ZhongzhenNieM.D., Ph.D./about/Pages/nie.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-zhongzhen-nie-small.jpgBranch Chiefzhongzhen.nie@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 134Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Aslan administers grants in the areas of biotechnology and chemical biology, as well as SBIR/STTR grants in the branch. He also oversees postdoctoral fellowships and serves in the NIH Diversity Program Consortium’s Sponsored Programs Administration Development (SPAD) program.​​
KadirAslanPh.D./about/Pages/aslan.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kadir-aslan-small.pngChemistry & Chemical Biology BranchProgram Director kadir.aslan@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 135Program Director
Dr. Barski manages K99/R00 Pathways to Independence awards and F32 NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowships in physiology, pharmacology and biological chemistry.​
OlegBarskiPh.D./about/Pages/barski.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-oleg-barski-small.jpgProgram Directorbarskioa@nigms.nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 136Program Director
Dr. Bond ​manages postdoctoral fellowship awards and institutional predoctoral training grants at the Chemistry-Biology Interface and is co-Director of the NIGMS Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT)​ program.​
MichelleBondPh.D./about/Pages/bond.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-michelle-bond-small.jpgProgram Directorbondmr@mail.nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 141Program Director
Dr. Justinova manages postdoctoral T32 programs in anesthesiology and K08 and K23 mentored career development awards in anesthesiology and clinical pharmacology. She also co-directs the Diversity Supplements Program.
ZuzanaJustinovaM.D., Ph.D./about/Pages/Justinova.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-zuzana-justinova-small.jpgProgram Directorzuzana.justinova@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 142Program Director
Dr. Xu manages F32 NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowships in genetics and molecular, cellular and developmental biology.​
JianhuaXuPh.D./about/Pages/xu.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-jianhua-xu-small.jpgProgram Directorjianhua.xu@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 144Program Director
Dr. Zhao manages K08 and K23 mentored career development awards in sepsis and innate immunity, and Postdoctoral T32 programs in injury and critical illness.​

XiaoliZhaoPh.D./about/Pages/zhao.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-xiaoli-zhao-small.jpgProgram Directorxiaoli.zhao@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityTraining Program Staff
 146Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Zhou oversees the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) co-funding program​. She also manages grants for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) and the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) programs.

Yang ZhouPh.D./about/Pages/Zhou.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-yang-zhou-small.jpgNetworks and Development Programs BranchProgram Directoryang.zhou@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 147Program DirectorProgram DirectorShakiraNelsonPh.D./about/Pages/nelson.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-shakira-nelson-small.pngPostdoctoral, Early Career, and Workforce DevelopmentProgram Director shakira.nelson@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 148Program Director
Dr. Keane-Myers manages predoctoral T32 Medical Scientist Training Program grants.​​
AndreaKeane-MyersPh.D./about/Pages/keane-myers.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-andrea-keane-myers-small.pngProgram DirectorAndrea.Keane-Myers@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAllTraining Program Staff
 149Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Maskeri oversees research grants in the area of regulation of cell death pathways, autophagy, and maintenance of cellular homeostasis. She also oversees grants in the areas of membrane biology and organelle biogenesis.

BaishaliMaskeriPh.D./about/pages/maskeri.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-baishali-maskeri-small.jpgDevelopmental and Cellular Processes BranchProgram Director maskerib@mail.nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 150Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Matukumalli manages grants for the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) and the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) programs.​
Lakshmi KumarMatukumalliPh.D./about/Pages/matukumalli.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-lakshmi-matukumalli-small.jpgNetworks and Development Programs BranchProgram Directorlakshmi.matukumalli@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity Building
 151Branch Chief
Dr. Liu oversees grants in Biomedical Technology Development and Dissemination, National and Regional Resources, and technology development grants, as well as grants that support the development of imaging probes, imaging techniques, and bioanalytical technologies.

Christina LiuPh.D., P.E./about/Pages/liu.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-christina-liu-small.pngBiomedical Technology BranchBranch Chiefchristina.liu@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 155Program Director
Dr. Chao oversees research grants in the areas of calcium signaling and compartmentalization, injury and critical illness, and wound healing.​​ He also manages career development awards in injury and critical illness, and institutional predoctoral training grants in Systems and Integrative Biology.
ChrisChaoPh.D./about/Pages/chao.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-chris-chao-small.jpgPhysiology & Clinical Sciences BranchProgram Directorchris.chao@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 156Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Chao manages K08 and K23 mentored career development awards​ in injury and critical illness. He also manages institutional predoctoral T32 training grants in Systems and Integrative Biology.
ChrisChaoPh.D./about/pages/Chao.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-chris-chao-small.jpgProgram Director chris.chao@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAllTraining Program Staff
 158Program Director
Dr. Frincu over​sees the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 3 program. She also manages grants for the COBRE, IDeA C​linical and Translational Research Network (CTRN, formerly IDeA-CTR), Support for Research Excellence (SuRE), and Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH​) programs.
CrinaFrincuPh.D./about/Pages/frincu.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-crina-frincu-small.jpgHealth Research and Development Programs BranchProgram Directorcrina.frincu@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity Building
 159Program Director
Dr. Aslan manages F32 NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowships in physiology, pharmacology and biological chemistry.

KadirAslanPh.D./about/pages/aslan.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kadir-aslan-small.pngProgram Director kadir.aslan@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAllTraining Program Staff
 160Program DirectorProgram Director
​​Dr. Blatch oversees research grants in the areas of organismal response to environmental stressors.
SydellaBlatchPh.D./about/pages/blatch.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-sydella-blatch-small.jpgProgram Director sydella.blatch@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 161Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Stepanek oversees research grants in the area of genetics of behavior.

LaurieStepanekPh.D./about/Pages/lstepanek.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-laurie-stepanek-small.jpgProgram Director laurie.stepanek@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 162DirectorDirector
​Dr. Aragon oversees the division, advising on the Institute's strategic planning activities, analyzing and evaluating its research and training programs, and serving as its legislative liaison.​
RichardAragonPh.D./about/pages/aragon.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-richard-aragon-small.jpgDirectorraragon@nigms.nih.govData Integration Modeling and Analytics
 163Chief, Data Integration and Dissemination BranchChief, Data Integration and Dissemination Branch
Dr. Bochner oversees the integration of multiple types of data stemming from various sources and formatting/delivering these data for multiple uses and audiences.​​​
DavidBochnerPh.D./about/Pages/bochner.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-david-bochner-small.pngChief, Data Integration and Dissemination Branchdavid.bochner@nih.govData Integration Modeling and Analytics
 164Chief, Data Modeling and Analytics BranchChief, Data Modeling and Analytics Branch
Dr. Miklos manages the use of various analytic methods to generate quantitative data for program and process improvement and the development of better, ​more accurate predictive analytical models of program function.​​
AndrewMiklosPh.D./about/Pages/miklos.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-andrew-miklos-small.jpgChief, Data Modeling and Analytics Branchandrew.miklos@nih.govData Integration Modeling and Analytics
 165Executive Staff Assistant/Program SpecialistExecutive Staff Assistant/Program Specialist
Ms. Kelly serves as a primary point of contact for the division to address requests for information and meeting scheduling.​​
KrystalKelly/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-krystal-kelly-small.pngExecutive Staff Assistant/Program Specialistkrystal.kelly@nih.govData Integration Modeling and Analytics
 166Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Simonovic oversees grants in the areas of metallobiology and enzyme catalysis​, protein and nucleic acid chemistry, and bioengineering and synthetic biology. He also manages individual postdoctoral fellowships and institutional predoctoral training grants in Biotechnology.​
MiljanSimonovicPh.D./about/Pages/simonovic.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-miljan-simonovic-small.jpgBiochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology BranchProgram Directormiljan.simonovic@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological Chemistry
 167Program Director
Dr. Yeh oversees NIGMS Technology Development grants, Biomedical Technology Development and Dissemination grants, and grants that develop technologies for microscopy and imaging and for investigating and manipulating cells.

Alvin YehPh.D./about/Pages/yeh.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-alvin-yeh-small.pngProgram Director alvin.yeh@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 168Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Gershenson oversees grants that apply molecular modeling methods, including multi-scale modeling and computational drug discovery, to specific biological problems.

AnneGershensonPh.D./about/Pages/gershenson.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-anne-gershenson-small.pngProgram Director anne.gershenson@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 169Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Nguyen oversees grants in the areas of computational biology and computational chemistry.

HanNguyenPh.D./about/Pages/nguyen.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-han-nguyen-small.pngProgram Director han.nguyen@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 170Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Chow administers research grants in the areas of chromatin and epigenetic mechanisms. ​He also administers the Pathways to Independence Award (K99)​.
Chi-WingChowPh.D./about/Pages/chow.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-chow-chi-wing-small-dsc.pngCell Biology BranchProgram Director chi-wing.chow@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 171Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Cupit manages grants for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program.
PaulineCupitPh.D./about/Pages/cupit.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-pauline-cupit-small.pngResearch Advancement Programs BranchProgram Director pauline.cupit@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 172Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Kovbasnjuk manages grants for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 2 Program. She also manages grants for the COBRE, IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Network (CTRN, formerly IDeA-CTR), and Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Programs.​
OlgaKovbasnjukPh.D./about/pages/kovbasnjuk.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgResearch Advancement Programs BranchProgram Director olga.kovbasnjuk@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 173Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Gonzales Stokes manages grants in the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) and Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) programs. She also manages scientific conference grants (R13). As part of the NIH Diversity Program Consortium, she manages grants in the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) and Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) programs.
KalyndaGonzales StokesPh.D./about/Pages/gonzales-stokes.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kalynda-gonzales-stokes-small.pngPostdoctoral, Early Career, and Workforce Development BranchProgram Director kalynda.stokes@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 174Branch ChiefBranch ChiefMercedesRubioPh.D./about/Pages/rubio.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-mercedes-rubio-small.jpgPredoctoral Basic Biomedical and Medical Science Training BranchBranch Chiefmercedes.rubio@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 175Program DirectorProgram DirectorMarieHartonPh.D./about/Pages/harton.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-marie-harton-small.pngUndergraduate and Predoctoral Cross-Disciplinary Training BranchProgram Director marie.harton@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 176Program DirectorProgram DirectorLameeseAkacemPh.D./about/Pages/akacem.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-lameese-acakem-small.pngUndergraduate and Predoctoral Cross-Disciplinary Training BranchProgram Director lameese.akacem@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 177Branch ChiefBranch Chief
Dr. Yuan oversees branch portfolios in development of computational, mathematical, statistical, and data science approaches for biomedical problems, and software/tools that have broad applicability and usage in biomedical research.​
JeanYuanPh.D./about/Pages/yuan.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-jean-yuan-small.pngBioinformatics and Computational BiologyBranch Chiefjean.yuan@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 178Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Wairkar oversees grants in the area of transcriptional mechanisms and protein processing and transport, membrane fusion, Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum. He also manages​ Pathway to Independence (K99)​ awards.

YogeshWairkarPh.D./about/Pages/wairkar.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgGenetic Mechanisms BranchProgram Director yogesh.wairkar@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAllTraining Program Staff
 179Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Pei manages grants for the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Network (CTRN, formerly IDeA-CTR), and Support for Research Excellence (SURE) programs. ​​
WuhongPeiPh.D./about/Pages/pei.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-wuhong-pei-small.pngProgram Director wuhong.pei@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 180Program Director
Dr. Barnes ​manages a portfolio of grants in the areas of biomedical technology development, research resources, spectroscopy, and structural biology.
AshleyBarnesPh.D./about/Pages/barnes.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-ashley-barnes-small.pngBiomedical TechnologyProgram Director ashley.barnes@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 181Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Miller oversees grants focused on the mechanisms of cell division. ​
RitaMillerPh.D./about/Pages/miller.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-rita-miller-small.pngDevelopmental and Cellular Processes BranchProgram Director rita.miller@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 182Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Gonzales Stokes administers research grants in the areas of endocytosis, lysosomes, and related organelles. She also manages programs in the Division of Training, Workforce Development and Diversity.
KalyndaGonzales StokesPh.D./about/Pages/gonzales-stokes.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kalynda-gonzales-stokes-small.pngProgram Director kalynda.stokes@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 183Branch ChiefBranch Chief
​Dr. Salazar oversees grants in the area of developmental genetics and developmental signaling.

Desirée SalazarPh.D./about/Pages/salazar.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-desiree-salazar-small.pngCell Biology BranchBranch Chiefdesiree.salazar@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 184Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Rigas oversees research grants in the areas of organismal response to environmental stressors, and in the areas of cell polarity, organization and mechanics.
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MarcRigasPh.D./about/Pages/rigas.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-marc-rigas-small.jpegCell Biology BranchProgram Director marc.rigas@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 185Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Vatakis oversees grants in the areas of chromosome and nuclear structure, and mRNA metabolism and translational control. He also manages protein synthesis grants.​

Dimitrios VatakisPh.D./about/pages/vatakis.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-dmitrios-vatakis-small.pngDevelopmental and Cellular Processes BranchProgram Director dimitrios.vatakis@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 186Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Czaplinski oversees grants in the area of chromosomal and genome stability. He also manages grants in the areas of extracellular matrix and cell adhesion.
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KevinCzaplinskiPh.D./about/pages/czaplinski.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kevin-czaplinski-small.pngCell Biology BranchProgram Director kevin.czaplinski@nih.govGenetics and Developmental BiologyAll
 187Program DirectorRitaMillerPh.D./about/Pages/miller.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-rita-miller-small.pngProgram Director rita.miller@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAllTraining Program Staff
 188Program DirectorProgram DirectorKyungsookGartrellPh.D., R.N./about/Pages/gartrell.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-kyungsook-gartrell-small.pngHealth Research and Development Programs BranchProgram Director kyungsook.gartrell@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 189Program DirectorProgram DirectorJeremyMcIntyrePh.D./about/Pages/mcintyre.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-jeremy-mcintyre-small.pngPredoctoral Basic Biomedical and Medical Science Training BranchProgram Director jeremy.mcintyre@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 190Program DirectorProgram DirectorJoyceStammPh.D./about/Pages/stamm.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/profile.jpgPredoctoral Basic Biomedical and Medical Science Training BranchProgram Director joyce.stamm@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAll
 191Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Cho manages grants in the areas of protein folding, interactions, structure, dynamics and mechanisms.

ThomasChoPh.D./about/Pages/cho.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-tom-cho-small.pngProgram Directorthomas.cho@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 192Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Barnes manages postdoctoral F32 fellowships in biophysics, biomedical technology, and computational biosciences.

AshleyBarnesPh.D./about/Pages/barnes.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-ashley-barnes-small.pngProgram Directorashley.barnes@nih.govTraining Workforce Development and DiversityAllTraining Program Staff
 193Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Lewis administers research grants in the areas of G protein-coupled receptors and other cell surface receptors for drugs, endogenous ligands, and other stimuli. She also manages individual postdoctoral awards and career development awards in physiology and pharmacology.
MechelleLewisPh.D./about/Pages/lewis.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-mechelle-lewis-small.pngBiochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology BranchProgram Directormechelle.lewis@nih.govPharmacology Physiology and Biological ChemistryAll
 194Branch ChiefBranch ChiefErinIturriagaD.N.P., M.S.N., R.N./about/Pages/iturriaga.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-erin-iturriaga-small.pngHealth Research and Development Programs BranchBranch Chieferin.iturriaga@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll
 195Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Yu administers grants in computational genomics, modeling of infectious disease dynamics, and NSF/NIGMS BioMath program.​​
GuoqinYuPh.D./about/Pages/yu.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-guoqin-yu-small.jpgBioinformatics and Computational BiologyProgram Directorguoqin.yu@nih.govBiomedical Technology Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAll
 196Program DirectorProgram Director
Dr. Richards oversees the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program and manages grants for the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) and Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Programs.
Crystal RichardsPh.D./about/Pages/richards.aspx/about/PublishingImages/headshots/headshot-crystal-richards-small.pngHealth Research and Development Programs BranchProgram Directorcrystal.richards@nih.govDivision for Research Capacity BuildingAll