[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 24573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-10483]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Genomic Medicine
Program Advisory Committee will meet on May 20, 2011, at the St. Regis
Hotel, 923, 16th and K Streets NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will
convene at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the
public.
The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on using genetic
information to optimize medical care of Veterans and to enhance
development of tests and treatments for diseases particularly relevant
to Veterans.
The Committee will receive program updates and will be asked to
continue to provide insight into optimal ways for VA to incorporate
genomic information into its health care program while applying
appropriate ethical oversight and protecting the privacy of Veterans.
The meeting focus will be on current and upcoming genome sequencing
technologies, their implications for data computation, analytics, and
data storage. The Committee will begin to explore the potential impact
of whole genome data on clinical decision making. The meeting will also
receive an update on the status of the newly launched Million Veteran
Program. The Committee will receive public comments at 3:15 p.m.
Comments are limited to 5 minutes each. Individuals who speak are
invited to submit a 1-2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in
the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit
written statements for the Committee's review to Dr. Sumitra
Muralidhar, Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs,
810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or e-mail at
[email protected]. Any member of the public wishing to attend
or seeking additional information should contact Dr. Muralidhar at
(202) 443-1686.
Dated: April 26, 2011.
By Direction of the Secretary.
William F. Russo,
Director of Regulations Management, Office of the General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2011-10483 Filed 4-29-11; 8:45 am]
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