Re: New Guy at ATSDR

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Yes, Frank would like this one.

On 7/22/10, Sharon wrote:
> Christopher Portier. Has a research background in how
> global warming is increasing fungal induced illnesses.
> Wish Frank were here to witness this!
>
> The NTP is pleased to let you know of Dr. Christopher
> Portier's new appointment with the CDC as Director of the
> National Center for Environmental Health and Administrator
> of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
> (NCEH/ATSDR). Although Dr. Portier will be leaving the
> NIEHS/NTP, his many significant contributions to the
> institute will endure. For example, as Associate Director
> of the NTP from 2001 - 2006, he led the effort to develop
> the landmark document, A National Toxicology Program for
> the 21st Century: A Roadmap for the Future.
>
> Dr. Portier will begin his new position at CDC on August
> 1st. The NCEH/ATSDR is an important NTP-participating
> agency with membership on the NTP Executive Committee, and
> as such, we look forward to future interactions with Dr.
> Portier on NTP activities. Please join us as we wish Dr.
> Portier all the best in his new position and thank him for
> his many years of distinguished service to the NIEHS/NTP.
>
> The following is a link to the CDC press release about Dr.
> Portier's appointment
> http://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership/leaders/portier.htm