Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to Lead NIH under Biden Administration.
TL;DR
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, a surgical oncologist and cancer researcher, as the new director for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bertagnolli, who is currently the director of the National Cancer Institute, will be the second woman to hold the position if confirmed. She has been praised for her work in advancing cancer prevention and treatment, and for ensuring access to quality care for patients in all communities. Bertagnolli will replace Francis Collins, who left the agency in December 2021 after 12 years with the agency.
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