Friday, December 16, 2022

Momentous Day!!! Today we had the ceremony for my “stepping down” at NIH. I chose a simple ceremony with 3 minute speeches by Larry Tabak, Francis Collins, John Gallin, Cliff Lane and Christine. This was followed by a 15 minute Q and A with John Burklow and a concluding speech by me. I thought that I would get through the entire speech without choking up but when I got to the point about Christine, I choked up for about 15 seconds. The ceremony was exactly like I wanted it – no bells and whistles. PRESS: Exit interview with the Guardian with David Smith; Exit Interview with AP with Lauran Neergaard; Firesude Chat with Massey Center; infectious Diseases ews interview;