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Leroy Worth Jr, Ph.D.
Leroy Worth Jr, Ph.D.
Branch Chief, Scientific Review Branch
Tel 984-287-3340
Fax 301-480-3722
[email protected]
P.O. Box 12233
Mail Drop K3-03
Durham, NC 27709

About SRB

The Scientific Review Branch (SRB) is responsible for the initial scientific and technical merit review of grant applications and contract proposals submitted to the NIH. The scientific review officers (SROs), formerly scientific review administrators, are extramural staff scientists and the designated federal official play a pivotal role in identifying the most meritorious scientific research for support using federal resources. The SRO is responsible for ensuring that each application, and research and development proposal, submitted to SRB receives an objective and fair initial peer review, and that all applicable laws, regulations, and policies are followed.

Staff

Varsha Shukla, Ph.D.
Varsha Shukla, Ph.D.
Deputy Branch Chief, Scientific Review Branch
Tel 984-287-3288
Fax 301-480-5217
[email protected]
Lorna K. Daniel
Lorna K. Daniel
Program Specialist
Tel 984-287-4106
[email protected]
Beverly W. Duncan, Ph.D.
Beverly W. Duncan, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Tel 984-287-3740
[email protected]
Murali Ganesan, Ph.D.
Murali Ganesan, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Tel 984-287-4674
[email protected]
Deborah A. Jones
Deborah A. Jones
Program Specialist
Tel 984-287-3275
[email protected]
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Kindra D. Morrison
Program Specialist
Tel 984-287-3295
[email protected]
Sharmice L. Outen
Sharmice L. Outen
Program Specialist
Tel 984-287-3299
[email protected]