Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences March 28, 2001

from G. Iris Obrams
Associate Director
Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences

My Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Fifteen years ago, I came to NCI with the great hope that I could work with others to contribute to our mission to discover the causes of cancers. I have never regretted that decision.

Now the time is right for me to turn my efforts in a new direction. In just a few weeks I will take on the challenge of health services management for the U.S. Coast Guard. My new billet is for a position where I see my future contributions at their best. I am excited at the unique opportunity that this affords.

However, I have many, many deep roots at NCI. During my years of duty with NCI, we have seen tremendous accomplishments from the work of grantees and staff. These coming days will be bittersweet at best. I will miss day-to-day contact with all of my friends and colleagues in the cancer epidemiology community, but hope to stay in touch.

My NCI e-mail address (obramsi@mail.nih.gov) will work through May.

Iris

G. Iris Obrams, MD, PhD
CAPT USPHS
after April 17, 2001:
U.S. Coast Guard Health Systems Management Division (G-WKH-3)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 2nd Street SW, Room 5314
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(Tel.) 202.267.0800 (front desk)
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wk/wk.htm