Biden chooses cancer expert Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to lead National Institutes of Health
President Biden has nominated Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, a renowned cancer expert and surgeon, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Bertagnolli’s appointment comes at a critical time when the NIH is spearheading research efforts to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and tackling other pressing health challenges facing the country.
Dr. Bertagnolli is a Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She has extensive experience in cancer research and treatment and has served in leadership positions at various organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
In her new role, Dr. Bertagnolli will be responsible for overseeing the NIH’s vast research portfolio, which includes research on cancer, infectious diseases, mental health, and other areas of biomedical research. She will also be tasked with ensuring that the NIH continues to play a leading role in advancing public health through groundbreaking research.
Dr. Bertagnolli’s appointment has been widely lauded by the scientific community, with many praising her expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing health equity. In a statement, the American Association for Cancer Research called Dr. Bertagnolli a “visionary leader” and a “powerful advocate for cancer research.”
Re-reported from the story originally published in AP News
