After an extensive search, Diane Powers, MA has been asked to step into a new role as Associate Director for Research for our department. In this new role, she will collaborate with the Department’s research faculty to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan that will significantly grow our sponsored projects portfolio and support this area of our mission with effective and efficient administrative systems. Diane has twenty-five years of experience managing a wide range of public health and health services projects and programs and has been with the Department as part of the AIMS Center since 2004.