After 16 years, Dr. Gahl steps down as NHGRI intramural clinical director to focus on research

William A. Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., has stepped down as clinical director of NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research (DIR). Dr. Gahl has nurtured and promoted clinical research in the NHGRI DIR since 2002. He also founded and has directed the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program since 2008. Dr. Gahl will continue his research in NHGRI's Medical Genetics Branch and Human Biochemical Genetics Section. NHGRI Scientific Director Dan Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., will serve as acting clinical director while NHGRI launches a major search for Dr. Gahl's replacement.

Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - January 3, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news