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    Office of the Director
Staff are listed below. Read a description of the Office of the Director.
Name
            Email Address
            Phone Number
            Title
                Research DescriptionRodgers, Griffin
                                    griffin.rodgers@nih.gov
                                    301-496-5741
                
                    DirectorGermino, Gregory
                                    gregory.germino@nih.gov
                                    301-496-5877
                
                    Deputy DirectorHeck, Julie
                                    julianne.heck@nih.gov
                                    301-496-5877
                
                    Assistant to the Director and Deputy DirectorReuss, Reaya
                                    andree.reuss@nih.gov
                                    301-402-7322
                
                    Chief of Staff to the Deputy DirectorPortnoy, Matthew
                                    matthew.portnoy@nih.gov
                                    301-480-1235
                
                    Senior Advisor to the NIDDK Director on Innovation

                    Extramural Policy, Operations, SBIR/STTR, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Innovation, EntrepreneurshipThornton, Pamela
                                    pamela.thornton@nih.gov
                                    301-480-6476
                
                    Senior Advisor for Workforce Diversity and Health Equity Research

                    Health Equity and Translational Research; Centers for Diabetes Translation Research (P30) ProgramOffice of Clinical Research Support
Staff are listed below. Read a description of the Office of Clinical Research Support.
Name
            Email Address
            Phone Number
            Title
                Research DescriptionGermino, Gregory
                                    gregory.germino@nih.gov
                                    301-496-5877
                
                    DirectorCooper, Deona
                                    deona.cooper@nih.gov
                                    301-827-2434
                
                    Repository Program Specialist

                    Provides support for routine repository operationsEley, Agnieszka
                                    agnes.rooke@nih.gov
                                    301-451-6072
                
                    Senior Advisor for Extramural

                    Extramural Agreements, Patenting & LicensingHeinicke, Marika
                                    marika.heinicke@nih.gov
                                    301-435-0752
                
                    Regulatory Affairs Specialist

                    Provides regulatory expertise and serves as a liaison with other regulatory agencies and organizationsKnezevic, Vladimir
                                    vlado.knezevic@nih.gov
                                    301-435-5560
                
                    Senior Advisor for Commercial Evaluations

                    Product Development, Marketing, Intramural Agreements, Extramural Agreements, Patenting & LicensingLawlor, Sharon
                                    sharon.lawlor@nih.gov
                                    301-480-2153
                
                    Clinical Trials Program Specialist

                    Oversees and coordinates policies and procedures for clinical studies.Massie, Tammy
                                    tammy.massie@nih.gov
                                    301-827-5512
                
                    Mathematical Statistician

                    Conducts Research on Statistical Methods; Provides Institute Support with Study Design, Feasibility, and AnalyticsNiebylski, Chuck
                                    charles.niebylski@nih.gov
                                    301-435-8146
                
                    Director, Technology Advancement OfficeRodriguez, Rebecca
                                    rebecca.rodriguez2@nih.gov
                                    301-451-0323
                
                    Clinical & Repository Program Specialist

                    Provides guidance, technical direction, and oversight to the NIDDK Repository ProgramWilkins, Kenneth
                                    kenneth.wilkins@nih.gov
                                    301-443-8511
                
                    Mathematical Statistician

                    Conducts Research on Statistical Methods; Provides Institute Support with Study Design, Feasibility, and AnalyticsWright, Elizabeth
                                    elizabeth.wright@nih.gov
                                    301-402-8729
                
                    Director, Biostatistics Program

                    Conducts Research on Statistical Methods; Provides Institute Support with Study Design, Feasibility, and AnalyticsBiostatistics Program​
Staff are listed below. Read a description of the Biostatistics Program.
Name
            Email Address
            Phone Number
            Title
                Research DescriptionWright, Elizabeth
                                    elizabeth.wright@nih.gov
                                    301-402-8729
                
                    Director

                    Conducts Research on Statistical Methods; Provides Institute Support with Study Design, Feasibility, and AnalyticsAuh, Sungyoung
                                    sungyoung.auh@nih.gov
                                    301-443-1063
                
                    Mathematical Statistician

                    Provides Statistical Support to NIDDK Intramural Investigators, Including Study Design, Protocol Review, and Data AnalysisMassie, Tammy
                                    tammy.massie@nih.gov
                                    301-827-5512
                
                    Mathematical Statistician

                    Conducts Research on Statistical Methods; Provides Institute Support with Study Design, Feasibility, and AnalyticsWilkins, Kenneth
                                    kenneth.wilkins@nih.gov
                                    301-443-8511
                
                    Mathematical Statistician

                    Conducts Research on Statistical Methods; Provides Institute Support with Study Design, Feasibility, and AnalyticsRegulatory Support Program
Staff are listed below. Read a description of the Regulatory Support Program.
Name
            Email Address
            Phone Number
            Title
                Research DescriptionHeinicke, Marika
                                    marika.heinicke@nih.gov
                                    301-435-0752
                
                    Regulatory Affairs Specialist

                    Provides regulatory expertise and serves as a liaison with other regulatory agencies and organizationsNIDDK Central Repository
Staff are listed below. Read a description of the NIDDK Central Repository.
Name
            Email Address
            Phone Number
            Title
                Research DescriptionRodriguez, Rebecca
                                    rebecca.rodriguez2@nih.gov
                                    301-451-0323
                
                    Repository Director

                    Provides guidance, technical direction, and oversight to the NIDDK Repository ProgramCooper, Deona
                                    deona.cooper@nih.gov
                                    301-827-2434
                
                    Repository Program Specialist

                    Provides support for routine repository operationsLawlor, Sharon
                                    sharon.lawlor@nih.gov
                                    301-480-2153
                
                    Clinical Trials Program Specialist

                    Oversees and coordinates policies and procedures for clinical studies. Contact Us
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