The American Pediatric Society is pleased to congratulate Dr. Norman Rosenblum, APS Council member, on his appointment as Scientific Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's (CIHR) Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes. As Scientific Director, Dr. Rosenblum will work to identify research priorities, develop funding opportunities, build partnerships and support policy that improves the health of Canadians. This appointment will be effective January 1, 2018.