Josephine Briggs
Josephine Briggs is an American physician and scientist known for her contributions to nephrology and her leadership roles in various health research organizations. She has held prominent positions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other research institutions.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Josephine Briggs was born in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her B.A. in biology from Radcliffe College and her M.D. from Harvard Medical School. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and her fellowship in nephrology at the Yale School of Medicine.
Career[edit | edit source]
National Institutes of Health[edit | edit source]
Briggs joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1997, where she served as the Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) from 2008 to 2017. During her tenure, she focused on advancing the scientific understanding of complementary and alternative medicine and integrating it with conventional medical practices.
All of Us Research Program[edit | edit source]
In 2017, Briggs was appointed as the Interim Director of the All of Us Research Program, a major NIH initiative aimed at gathering health data from one million or more people living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health outcomes.
Other Roles[edit | edit source]
Briggs has also served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology and has been involved with various professional organizations, including the American Society of Nephrology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Research Contributions[edit | edit source]
Briggs' research has primarily focused on renal physiology and hypertension. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized for her work in understanding the mechanisms of kidney disease and blood pressure regulation.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, Josephine Briggs has received several awards and honors, including the NIH Director's Award and the American Society of Nephrology's highest honor, the Homer W. Smith Award.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Briggs is married and has two children. She is an advocate for women in science and has mentored many young scientists throughout her career.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Nephrology
- National Institutes of Health
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
- All of Us Research Program
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