Office of Communications & Public Liaison

Director

Kathy Kranzfelder, M.A.

NIDDK’s Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) explains, translates, and promotes NIDDK-related research.  OCPL responds to queries from the public and the media and reaches out to broad and targeted audiences with health awareness and prevention messages.  OCPL seeks to be compassionate, collaborative, transparent, and responsible in all interactions, and vigilantly careful stewards of public funds and public trust. 

OCPL provides

• Health Information for patients, health professionals, and the public seeking information on NIDDK topics
• Media inquiry response For Reporters seeking information from NIDDK, including interviews with scientists
• Ways to Contact Us with your questions or requests

Office Staff

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