NIH Clinical Center names new director

The National Institutes of Health has tapped Major General James K. Gilman, MD, U.S. Army (Retired), to lead the NIH Clinical Center. Dr. Gilman is expected to assume the post in January 2017.

In his role as CEO, Dr. Gilman will oversee the daily operations of the largest hospital dedicated to clinical research in the country. Dr. Gilman spent more than three decades in the U.S. Army, leading several Army hospitals along the way, including the Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam in Houston, Walter Reed Health Care System in Washington and Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Dr. Gilman will replace John Gallin, MD, who will assume a new role with the NIH as associate director for clinical research and chief scientific officer.

"Dr. Gilman is a cardiologist and highly decorated leader with rich experience in commanding the operations of numerous hospital systems," said Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, the director of the NIH. "His medical expertise and military leadership will serve the NIH Clinical Center well as it continues to strive for world-class patient care and research excellence."

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