National Institutes of Health Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D., will announce an innovative program for new scientific investigators. The NIH Pathway to Independence Award program will provide a new opportunity for promising postdoctoral scientists to receive both mentored and independent research support from the same award.
WHEN:
Friday, January 27, 2006 11 a.m. E.T.
WHERE:
Reporters should dial: 866-802-6730 Chairperson's name: John Burklow Confirmation code: 4202011 (You will be asked to identify yourself and your news organization. There will be an opening statement, and then reporters will be able to ask questions. Operator will provide instructions.)
WHO:
Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D., Director, NIH
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