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By Matthew Bin Han Ong
In his first talk to NCI staff, director Norman “Ned” Sharpless presented himself as an institute insider—highlighting his career-long relationships with NCI and its “legends,” demonstrating his grasp of the institute's agenda and research portfolio.
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