Anne Sassaman’s Farewell to the NIEHS Extramural Community
2006

Farewell to the NIEHS Extramural Community

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Author Information

Author(s): Anne P. Sassaman, Ph.D.

Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Conclusion

The NIEHS has significantly expanded its research and training programs over the past twenty years.

Supporting Evidence

  • The NIEHS staff grew from three to more than 20 program officers and analysts.
  • The Superfund Basic Research and Worker Education and Training Programs grew significantly in funding.
  • NIEHS transitioned from a testing institute to a public health institute under Dr. Kenneth Olden.

Takeaway

The NIEHS has grown a lot in the last twenty years, helping more people and doing more research.

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