Board of Scientific Counselors

The Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) performs quadrennial reviews of independently resourced scientists in the NIDDK Intramural Research Program (IRP). The Scientific Director continually refines the structure of the IRP in response to these findings and overall advances in the field. The NIDDK Advisory Council receives a report annually of BSC activities.

BSC Membership

Cho, Judy H., M.D.
Member until Jun. 2026
Ward-Coleman Dean and Professor of Translational Genetics
Professor of Pathology, Molecular and Cell-Based Therapy
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Wah Chiu, Ph.D.
Member until Jun. 2029

Wallenberg-Bienenstock Professor
Professor of Bioengineering and of Microbiology and Immunology
Departments of Bioengineering, Microbiology, and Immunology
Stanford University

Upcoming BSC Dates

Fall 2024: September 26, 2024
Spring 2025: April 3-4, 2025
Fall 2025: October 8-9, 2025
Spring 2026: March 30-31, 2026
Fall 2026: October 15-16, 2026
Spring 2027: April 1-2, 2027
Fall 2027: October 14-15, 2027

Fellowship Short Talks

September 24, 2024
April 1, 2025
September 30, 2025
March 26, 2026
October 8, 2026
March 30, 2027
October 7, 2027

Current meeting format: hybrid

In-person Bethesda (main) Campus location: Building 10, 9S233 Solarium Conference Room

Last Reviewed June 2024