NIH Swaps Meeting Boss: Tuo Out, Drgonova In
Published Date: 1/23/2026
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review changed the leader of a special meeting about epidemiology and population health from Dr. Jingsheng Tuo to Dr. Jana Drgonova. This meeting, happening on January 29, 2026, is closed to the public and won’t affect any funding or timing. Scientists involved should note the leadership update to stay in the loop.
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