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Director's Corner
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Alison Cernich, Ph.D, ABPP-Cn
Acting & Deputy Director
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Acting & Deputy Director
Charting a Roadmap for the Next Five Years
Released in January, the NICHD Strategic Plan 2025 lays out updated priorities to guide the institute’s research over the next five years. While our five major research goals are unchanged, we made substantial updates to reflect shifts in public health priorities and the evolution of new technologies.
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