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Senior Leadership



David Shurtleff, Ph.D.

David Shurtleff , Ph.D.

Deputy Director

Acting Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research

Acting Chief, Clinical Investigations Branch

Acting Chief, Pain and Integrative Neuroscience Branch


Miroslav “Misha” Backonja, MD

Miroslav “Misha” Bačkonja , M.D.

Clinical Director, Division of Intramural Research

Supervisory Physician, Clinical Investigations Branch

Ginger Betson

Ginger Betson

Executive Officer, Office of the Director

Robin Elizabeth Boineau, M.D., M.A.

Robin Elizabeth Boineau , M.D., M.A.

Director, Office of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs

Medical Officer, Office of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs

Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.

Emmeline Edwards , Ph.D.

Director, Division of Extramural Research

Mary Beth Kester, M.S.

Mary Beth Kester , M.S.

Director, Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation

Catherine Law, MTSC

Catherine Law , MTSC

Director, Office of Communications and Public Liaison

Martina Schmidt, Ph.D.

Martina Schmidt , Ph.D.

Director, Division of Extramural Activities