Elias Zerhouni

Elias Zerhouni is a prominent biomedical scientist and administrator who served as the Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2002 to 2008. He is known for advancing medical research and policy, promoting the use of technology in health care, and fostering innovative approaches to medicine. Zerhouni's work has helped accelerate discoveries in understanding diseases and improving patient care. With a background in radiology and biomedical engineering, he has contributed significantly to the fields of medical imaging and molecular medicine. His leadership has had a lasting impact on biomedical research and health policy in the United States.