Robin Pollini has accepted a faculty position at West Virginia University and is tentatively planning to depart PIRE at the end of March. West Virginia has a serious opioid abuse problem – perhaps one of the worst in the country. Robin is looking forward to continuing her research and making a direct impact on that public health problem. All the best, Robin, and thank you for your contributions while at PIRE.

On January 17,2017 many of the PRC Staff and PIRE’s CEO, joined at the Lake Merritt Boat House in Oakland, CA to honor and celebrate Dr. Genevieve Ames. Jenny is retiring from PIRE after over 34 years of service.

Following a beautiful luncheon, Roland Moore and Bernie Murphy presented Jenny with gifts of crystal bookends and a memory book containing scores of letters from colleagues within and outside of PIRE. There was also a plaque of appreciation from the PIRE Board of Directors, where Jenny served as Staff Director from 2003 - 2008.

PIRE is committed to increasing the capacities and career potential of its junior and mid-level Staff.  Our goal is to hire and retain the most skilled, creative and expert Staff we can find in all areas.  We wish to maintain a climate and culture that encourages Staff to make PIRE their career home.  The number of awards is based on available funds.  Each award will be based on actual costs, but will not exceed $2500 per award.

PLEASE REVIEW THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND TYPES OF ACTIVITIES CAREFULLY

• Recipient must have demonstrated a commitment to PIRE and its mission
• Recipient must be benefit eligible PIRE staff at Staff Levels I-V. The skills or experience gained from the use of this award must demonstrably advance the recipients’ career potential and PIRE’s capacity
• Application forms must include a justification and budget, and be approved by the immediate Supervisor and the Center Director
• Under extraordinary circumstances, the maximum award amount may be increased, either directly from corporate funds or through matching funds from Center overhead.

Please note new address effective February 4, 2017:

101 Conner Drive, Suite 200
Chapel Hill, NC  27514-7038