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and treatment of mental illnesses.

Extramural Policy Branch

Overview

The Extramural Policy Branch within the Division of Extramural Activities: (1) provides leadership and advice in developing, implementing, and coordinating extramural programs and policies; (2) represents the Institute on extramural program and policy issues within the Department and with outside organizations; (3) oversees National Advisory Mental Health Council activities; and (4) provides committee management services for peer review, council, and any other FACA-related committee meetings that are required at NIMH.  In addition, the Extramural Policy Branch works with our research divisions on developing and publishing funding opportunity announcements.

Council Contact

Karen Gavin-Evans, Ph.D.
6001 Executive Blvd, Room 8109
301-451-2356, karen.gavin-evans@nih.gov

Referral Contact

Jasenka Borzan, Ph.D.
6001 Executive Boulevard
667-900-1640, jasenka.borzan@nih.gov

FOA Contact

Karen Gavin-Evans, Ph.D.
6001 Executive Blvd, Room 8109
301-451-2356, karen.gavin-evans@nih.gov

For general questions, please contact NIMHReferral@mail.nih.gov.