Maria Valdovinos, professor of psychology, has been appointed to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities Study Section, Center for Scientific Review, for the term beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2026.

Members are selected on the basis of their demonstrated competence and achievement in their scientific discipline as evidenced by the quality of research accomplishments, publications in scientific journals, and other significant scientific activities, achievements, and honors. Service
on a study section also requires mature judgment and objectivity as well as the ability to work effectively in a group—all qualities Professor Valdovinos will bring to this important task.

Study sections review grant applications submitted to the NIH, make recommendations on these applications to the appropriate NIH national advisory council or board, and survey the status of research in their fields of science. These functions are of great value to medical and allied research in this country.

Congratulations to Professor Valdovinos on this unique opportunity.