Leslie Biesecker, David Bodine

Oct 11, 2006

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The National Human Genome Research Institute has appointed two branch chiefs in its Division of Intramural Research: Leslie Biesecker will head the Genetic Disease Research Branch and David Bodine will oversee the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch.

The NHGRI said the appointments are part of its “ongoing effort to translate genomic discoveries into health benefits.”

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