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Ruth L. Kirschstein, MD.

Source :
Journal of Investigative Medicine (Sage Publications Inc.); Nov2001, Vol. 49 Issue 6, p467-468, 2p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Ruth L. Kirschstein, MD, is the Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a position she has held since January 1, 2000. Previously, she served as Deputy Director of the NIH for 6 years and as Director of the National Institute of General Medical Services for 14 years. Her research work on polio contributed to the selection of the Sabin vaccine for public use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
RESEARCH & economics
ENDOWMENTS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10815589
Volume :
49
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Investigative Medicine (Sage Publications Inc.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113135476
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2310/6650.2001.33608