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Program Directors
Program Directors oversee the research activities in one or more parts of the Institute's research funding program, managing a portfolio of grants and contracts and coordinating program efforts in these specifically defined areas of neuroscience research.
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Advisory Council
The National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council (NANDSC) advises the NINDS Director on matters related to the NINDS mission and provides a second level of extramural peer review.
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Senior Leadership
The NINDS leadership team is made up of dedicated and experienced scientists and executives. Together, they provide effective and efficient stewardship to support the mission of the Institute.
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Director's Corner
Walter J. Koroshetz , M.D., is the Director of NINDS and shares research and disorders information through his Director's Messages, blogs, and social media postings.
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Board of Scientific Counselors
An external peer review committee that rigorously evaluates Division of Intramural (DIR) scientists on their research program’s long-term objectives, accomplishments, innovation, relevance to the NINDS mission and overall quality and impact.
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