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Much of the work carried out by DTT is in support of the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an interagency partnership of the Food and Drug Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and NIEHS.

The NIEHS Division of Translational Toxicology Office of Administrative and Business Services (OABS) serves as the focal point for administrative and business support for all offices and branches in the division.

The Office provides support to the DTT scientific mission and community in four key administrative areas, which are crucial to the smooth and efficient operation of DTT.

  • Personnel
  • Travel
  • Budget
  • Procurement

Other areas include property, records management, space, large meeting logistics, and special projects.

The Office also coordinates special projects across the division and provides administrative management for DTT trainees and other temporary, non-staff appointments such as Special Volunteers and Guest Researchers. Training opportunities include both laboratory-based research projects and non-laboratory fellowships that span DTT’s strategic areas of focus or research and capabilities development. The Office works closely with the NIEHS Office of Fellows Career Development to ensure that fellows in all DTT’s training programs have an outstanding experience.

The Budget and Procurement Group (BPG) provides end to end resource management services for DTT. These services include budget formulation, budget execution and providing financial data for strategic decisions. The BPG provides funding for critical research contracts, as well as the procurement of laboratory supplies, equipment, and services. The BPG also ensures the funding of salaries and benefits for all DTT’s employees. Finally, the BPG is a key player in the management of our Interagency Agreement Portfolio, ensuring the responsible transfer of funds between the NIEHS and our Government partners.

The Personnel Management Group (PMG) supports all Title 5 and Title 42 recruitment and staffing activities for DTT. Additionally, PMG coordinates the Committees on Promotion II (COP II), facilitating peer reviews for DTT scientists.

The Office of Administrative and Business Services (OABS) staff publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Staff publications can be viewed on the webpage.

Cynthia H. Arizona

Cynthia H. Arizona

Chief, Administrative Officer
Tel 984-287-3638
[email protected]

Administrative Services

Christopher C. Knighton

Christopher C. Knighton

Lead Administrative Officer
Tel 240-731-6154
[email protected]
Rashida M. Bowlin

Rashida M. Bowlin

Administrative Officer
Tel 984-287-3302
Fax 301-451-7458
[email protected]
Teany D. Gerkin

Teany D. Gerkin

Administrative Officer
Tel 984-287-3473
[email protected]
Freddy L. Giler

Freddy L. Giler

Program Specialist
Tel 984-287-4679
[email protected]
Trenae D. Cash

Trenae D. Cash

Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Tel 240-731-6154
[email protected]
Tracie L. Jones

Tracie L. Jones

Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4639
[email protected]
Anna S. Mosley

Anna S. Mosley

Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Tel 984-287-3164
[email protected]
Nicole E. Schulte

Nicole E. Schulte

Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4035
[email protected]
Amy T. Spence

Amy T. Spence

Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4035
[email protected]
Patricia L. Spining

Patricia L. Spining

Contractor - Scientific Program Analyst
Tel 859-230-1130
[email protected]

Fellows Training Program

Nicole E. Schulte

Nicole E. Schulte

Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4035
[email protected]
Amy T. Spence

Amy T. Spence

Contractor - Operations Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4035
[email protected]

Budget and Procurement Group

Denise P. Lasko

Denise P. Lasko

Program Specialist
Tel 984-287-3152
Fax 301-480-3508
[email protected]
Amanda R. Malone

Amanda R. Malone

Program Specialist
Tel 984-287-4700
[email protected]

Personnel Management Group

Christopher C. Knighton

Christopher C. Knighton

Lead Administrative Officer
Tel 240-731-6154
[email protected]
Teany D. Gerkin

Teany D. Gerkin

Administrative Officer
Tel 984-287-3473
[email protected]
Patricia L. Spining

Patricia L. Spining

Contractor - Scientific Program Analyst
Tel 859-230-1130
[email protected]