National Cancer Institute

In February 2012, Kathy Cronin, Ph.D., assumed the role of Acting Associate Director (AD) for the Surveillance Research Program (SRP), a position that previously was held by Dr. Robert Croyle, Director of the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS). Given the critical and extensive responsibilities of the Acting AD, Dr. Croyle stated that as Acting AD, he relied heavily on Dr. Cronin and other members of the leadership team for the daily management of SRP. During that time, Dr. Cronin played a crucial role as the primary point of contact for public, congressional, and press inquiries. As a result, Dr. Croyle announced that he was “confident that Kathy’s scientific and management expertise will serve the program. Her comprehensive knowledge of the program’s projects, issues, and partnerships beyond those of her own branch has been and will continue to be crucially important during this interim period.” He went on to say, “I am very grateful to Kathy for taking on this vital role within the National Cancer Program.”