Scientific Review Branch

Alfonso R. Latoni, Ph.D.
Chief, Scientific Review Branch;
Scientific Review Branch

Tel 984-287-3279
Fax 301-480-3704
alfonso.latoni@nih.gov

P.O. Box 12233

Mail Drop K3-03

Durham, N.C. 27709

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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.

• Peer Review
• Environmental Health Sciences Review Committee
• Scientific Review Officer Responsibilities

Staff

Linda K. Bass, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer;
Deputy Branch Chief;
Scientific Review Branch

Tel 984-287-3236
Fax 919-316-4606
bass@niehs.nih.gov

Lorna K. Daniel
Program Specialist

Tel 984-287-4106
lorna.daniel@nih.gov

Beverly W. Duncan, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer

Tel 984-287-3740
beverly.duncan@nih.gov

Deborah A. Jones
Program Specialist

Tel 984-287-3275
jonesdebo@mail.nih.gov

Kindra D. Morrison
Program Specialist

Tel 984-287-3295
kindra.morrison@nih.gov

Sharmice L. Outen
Program Specialist

Tel 984-287-3299
sharmice.outen@nih.gov

Varsha Shukla, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer

Tel 984-287-3288
Fax 301-480-5217
varsha.shukla@nih.gov

Leroy Worth Jr, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer

Tel 984-287-3340
Fax 301-480-3722
worth@niehs.nih.gov