NIH rare diseases coordinator

Executive Summary

HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Mason announced at May 3 meeting on rare diseases that Stephen Groft, formerly with FDA's Office of Orphan Products, is being appointed coordinator for rare disease activities at the National Institutes of Health. Groft will work with a network of about 20 staff members who have been designated as focal points for rare disease research within NIH, Mason said. Groft also will work with FDA on developing implementation plans for recommendations made by the National Commission on Orphan Diseases.