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Katherine Beck, Ph.D. | NIAID

Acting Deputy Director for Science Management (DDSM) and Executive Officer (EO)

Katherine Beck, Ph.D., assumed the Acting Deputy Director for Science Management (DDSM) and Executive Officer (EO) responsibilities in August 2026. Previously, she served as NIAID’s Acting Associate Director for Science Management (ADSM) and Deputy Executive Officer (DEO) from March 2026 to August 2026, where she focused on management and operational priorities.

Katherine brings extensive institutional knowledge and experience at NIAID, with expertise spanning scientific review, strategic planning and analysis, initiative development, and overall science management and operations.