by Christina Crowe

Rakesh Patel, Ph.D., Director, Division of Molecular & Cellular Pathology, has been selected as the Chair of the NIH Training and Workforce Development Study Section starting in October 2023. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity (TWD) study sections review training grant applications (including graduate and medical scientist training (MSTP) programs) designed to foster the training and development of a strong and diverse biomedical research workforce.

Dr. Patel's appointment on the study section as a chartered member is for a two-year term starting October 1, 2023.