Zerhouni Assumes NIH Directorship
May 24, 2002- Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D., May 20 was
sworn in as the 15th director of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH). Dr. Zerhouni was most recently executive vice
dean of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, chair
of the department of radiology and radiological science, and
professor of radiology and biomedical engineering. The Senate
confirmed Dr. Zerhouni's nomination on May 2. He replaces
Ruth L. Kirschstein, M.D., who has served as acting director
of the agency since January 2000.
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