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APS Science Policy Update
May 6, 2009
In this issue:
- Institute of Medicine issues report on Conflict of Interest
- Kathleen Sebelius confirmed as Secretary of HHS
- OSTP Director John Holdren in Science
- FASEB Washington Update
- NIH Extramural Nexus
Institute of Medicine Report on Conflict of Interest
The National Academies’ Institute of Medicine has issued a report entitled Conflicts of Interest in Medical Research, Education and Practice. The report recommends that researchers fully disclose all funding received from industry. To view the executive summary of the report, go to: http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3740/47464/65721.aspx
Kathleen Sebelius Confirmed as HHS Secretary
On April 28, 2009, former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius was confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/28/AR2009042802940.html
OSTP Director John Holdren outlines priorities
In the current issue of Science, Office of Science and Technology Policy Director John Holdren addresses the Obama administration’s S&T priorities. http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/324/5927/567
FASEB Washington Update
For the latest news from the FASEB Office of Public Affairs, check out the May 1st Washington Update. http://opa.faseb.org/pages/Washingtonupdate/default.htm
NIH Extramural Nexus
The May issue of the NIH Extramural Nexus provides information on Recovery Act opportunities, stem cell policies and the implementation of enhanced peer review. http://nexus.od.nih.gov/nexus/nexus.aspx?Month=05&Year=2009
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