Zerhouni, who has led the National Institutes of Health since his confirmation in May 2002, will step down at the end of October, he told reporters on a conference call.
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National Institutes of Health director Zerhouni stepping down
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Dhlamini's retirement announced
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Strauss voluntarily steps down
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Pharmaxis appoints new chief executive
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Baltimore schools CEO announces retirement
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Olmert will resign in September
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President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway resigns
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Robert Gates to step down in 2011
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Redrado makes resignation official
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Intel chief executive Paul Otellini to retire
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Hutchison will step down
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Ramos-Horta to step down in May
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Berger announces succession plan
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Head of rating agency S&P stepping down
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Minister 'to leave' Government
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Chief financial officer of the Huffington Post to leave
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Head of largest public employee union to step down