Scientific Review Branch
The Scientific Review Branch (SRB) is responsible for the initial peer review of research applications assigned to NIA and contract proposals. SRB reviews applications for Centers, program projects, scientific meetings, training, and career development.
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Ramesh Vemuri, Ph.D.
Chief
Birgit Neuhuber, Ph.D.
Deputy Chief
Basic and Translational Sciences Section
Bita Nakhai, Ph.D.
Chief
- Greg Bissonette, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Neuroscience - Alexander Parsadanian, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Neuroscience & Neurobiology - Anita Undale, M.D., Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Immunology
Clinical Sciences Section
Isis Mikhail, M.D., M.P.H, Dr.PH.
Chief
- Joshua Park, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology - Nijaguna Prasad, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Biochemistry - Rajasri Roy, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Scientific Review Officer
Applied Psychology & Public Health/Health Policy
Social and Behavioral Sciences Section
Kimberly Firth, Ph.D.
Chief
- Dario Dieguez, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Neurobiology & Neuropharmacology - Maurizio Grimaldi, M.D., Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Neuropharmacology & Toxicology - Carmen Moten, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Scientific Review Officer
Developmental Psychology, Health Behavior & Education
Office of Special Review, Information Resources and Policy
Birgit Neuhuber, Ph.D.
Chief
- Reymundo Dominguez, Ph.D.
Scientific Review Officer
Neuroscience, Neuroendocrinology, & Cell Physiology
Extramural Support
Isla Norwood
Supervisory Program Analyst
Administrative Team Lead
- Armilda Jimenez
Lead, Extramural Support Assistant - James Nucci
Extramural Support Assistant - Sara Pourzal
Extramural Support Assistant/Pathway - Kenja Lewis
Extramural Support Assistant