President-elect Joe Biden has announced several key scientific positions in his administration.
Dr. Eric Lander will serve as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy within the White House. Dr Lander is currently a professor at MIT. The President-elect also announced he will elevate the position to cabinet-level rank.
Dr. Francis Collins will continue serving as Director of the National Institutes of Health.
Several deputies were also announced. The full press release is available here.