Sarah Bates joins NHGRI as communications chief

Sarah Bates has been named the new chief of NHGRI's Communications and Public Liaison Branch (CPLB). Previously, as a public affairs specialist for the National Science Foundation (NSF), Bates led communications for the Engineering Directorate and the BRAIN Initiative, covering complex and sensitive topics such as gravitational waves, sexual harassment, and disaster relief. Through that work, she earned the NSF Director's Award for Excellence Pioneer. Through that work, she earned the NSF Director's Award for Excellence Pioneer.

Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 18, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news