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National Eye Institute

The National Eye Institute (NEI) Green Team examines activities occurring at NEI and is tasked with developing tools to “green” those activities.  This includes developing guidance, tools, and best management practices, as well as identifying new opportunities to become more sustainable.

Dr. Cheri Wiggs, Green Team Lead
Dr. Michael Steinmetz, Rockville/Fisher’s Lane Lead
Dr. Robert Weichbrod, Animal Care Lead
Dr. Cheng-Rong Yu, Division of Intramural Research Lead
Dr. Tiziana Cogliati, Bldg. 6 Lead
Alicia Zetina, Clinical Representative

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Cheri Wiggs
NEI Green Team Lead
cheri.wiggs@nih.gov

Minutes and Handouts

Coming soon

References and Tools​

Adobe PDF Greening Guide for NEI Leadership






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