Sai Das Appointed Associate Director of P&F Program
Dr. Sai Das, Scientist I, JM USDA HNRA at Tufts University has been appointed Associate Director of BNORC’s Pilot and Feasibility Program. She will share responsibility for the oversight and management of the Center’s P&F program, which awards competitive funds to early career investigators.
Peter James Appointed Associate Director of P&F Program
Dr. Peter James, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has been appointed Associate Director of BNORC’s Pilot and Feasibility Program. He will share responsibility for the oversight and management of the Center’s P&F program, which awards competitive funds to early career investigators.
Sarah Lessard Appointed Associate Director of Enrichment Program
Dr. Sarah Lessard, Assistant Investigator, Joslin Diabetes Center has recently been appointed Associate Director of BNORC’s Enrichment Program. Dr. Lessard will work with the leadership team to plan and promote both new and ongoing enrichment offerings sponsored and co-sponsored by the Center.
New Co-PI and Director: Dr. Valentina Perissi
Effective June 1, 2021 Dr. Valentina Perissi has replaced Dr. Caroline Apovian as Co- PI and Director. This leadership change has been approved by the Center’s Executive Committee and NIH/NIDDK. Dr. Valentina Perissi will co-lead the Center with Dr. Andy Greenberg. Dr. Caroline Apovian will continue to have a leadership role with the Center and also continue as a […]