Nina Felice Schor
About Nina Felice Schor
Nina Felice Schor serves as the NIH Deputy Director of Intramural Research at the National Institutes of Health since 2022. She has held various academic and administrative positions, including Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Chief of Child Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Nina Felice Schor serves as the NIH Deputy Director of Intramural Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has held this position since 2022. In this role, she oversees the intramural research program, which is a vital component of NIH's mission to advance biomedical research and improve public health. Her leadership contributes to the strategic direction and operational management of research initiatives within the NIH.
Previous Roles at University of Rochester Medical Center
Prior to her current position, Nina Felice Schor worked at the University of Rochester Medical Center for 11 years, from 2006 to 2017. During her tenure, she held the title of William H. Eilinger Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. Additionally, she served as a Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience. Her work at the University of Rochester focused on advancing pediatric care and research in neurology.
Education and Expertise
Nina Felice Schor has an extensive educational background. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University, where she was a Scholar of the House in Chemistry Research, from 1972 to 1975. She then attended Cornell University Medical College, obtaining her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from 1975 to 1981. Following this, she completed her Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry at The Rockefeller University from 1975 to 1980. This diverse academic foundation supports her expertise in pediatrics and neurology.
Career at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Before her roles at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Nina Felice Schor spent 20 years at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, from 1986 to 2006. There, she held the position of Chief of the Division of Child Neurology and served as Associate Dean for Medical Student Research. Her leadership in these roles contributed to the development of child neurology programs and enhanced research opportunities for medical students.