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Select staff are listed in alphabetical order by last name. Read a description of the Division of Intramural Research.
Name
            Email Address
            Phone Number
            Title
                Research DescriptionKoh, Christopher
                                    christopher.koh@nih.gov
                                    301-443-9402
                
                    Clinical DirectorAlexander, Nancy
                                    nancy.alexander@nih.gov
                                    301-451-6982
                
                    Program Lead

                    Protocol Navigation ProgramAshmus, Michelle
                                    michelle.ashmus@nih.gov
                                    910-409-3636
                
                    NurseChernick, Milica
                                    milica.chernick@nih.gov
                                    301-496-3434
                
                    Medical OfficerCochran, Elaine
                                    elaine.cochran@nih.gov
                                    301-496-2718
                
                    Nurse PractitionerDonayre, Magaly
                                    magaly.donayre@nih.gov
                                    202-909-8137
                
                    Research NurseDuncan, Courtney
                                    courtney.duncan@nih.gov
                                    301-496-2853
                
                    Program Analyst

                    Quality Assurance & Compliance ProgramLinderman, Joyce
                                    lindermanj@niddk.nih.gov
                                    301-451-7006
                
                    Nurse SpecialistSakiani, Sanaz
                                    sanaz.sakiani@nih.gov
                                    301-443-7743
                
                    Assistant Research PhysicianShashikiran, Savita
                                    savita.shashikiran@nih.gov
                                    301-496-3949
                
                    Program AnalystSmith, Sheila
                                    sheila.smith@nih.gov
                                    301-451-1180
                
                    Program Lead

                    Clinical Support ProgramStaton, Dwyane
                                    dwaynes@intra.niddk.nih.gov
                                    301-451-6985
                
                    Program Specialist

                    Special Assistant to the Clinical DirectorWelch, James
                                    james.welch@nih.gov
                                    301-402-2407
                
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