Science Policy Committee (SPC)

Committee Purpose

The Science Policy Committee (SPC) is charged with monitoring and advising FASEB’s President and Board of Directors on public policy topics, federal initiatives, and emerging issues of importance to the Federation and its member societies. The SPC reports to the FASEB Board of Directors.

SPC Committee Charter

Committee Objectives

Develop position statements on policy issues of interest to the Federation.
Oversee and provide guidance on the efforts of topical subcommittees.
Provide input on projects and activities to demonstrate the benefits of biological and biomedical research to abroad range of audiences.
Coordinate consensus efforts (e.g., workshops, policy analysis, multi-organizational partnerships, etc.) pertaining to core policy priorities.
Identify emerging policy areas of interest to the Federation and recommend strategies for FASEB engagement.

Volunteer Position Descriptions/Responsibilities

Vice President for Science Policy

Vice President-Elect for Science Policy

Member, Science Policy Committee

Early Career/Trainee Representative

2022/2023 Science Policy Committee Roster

(As of August 3, 2022)

Voting:

Vice President for Science Policy
Beth Garvy, PhD

Vice President-Elect for Science Policy
Eric Kelley, PhD

Immediate Past Vice President for Science Policy
Mary-Ann Bjornsti, PhD

Early Career Representatives
Kristen Walker, M.S.
Nele Haelterman, PhD
Brita Kilburg-Basnyat, PhD

Member Society Representatives
H. Joseph Yost, PhD (AAA)
Judy Cannon, PhD (AAI)
Andrew Chitty (ABRF)
Calvin Cole, PhD (ACSM)
Viranuj Sueblingvong, MD (AFMR)
Rozalyn Anderson, PhD (AGE)
Laura McCabe, PhD (APS)
Frank Ko, PhD (ASBMR)
Melanie Scott, MD, PhD (ASIP)
Adam Kuszack, PhD (ASPET)
William Kaufmann, PhD (EMGS)
Benson Akingbemi, DVM, PhD (ES)
Joseph Cheatwood, PhD (HCS)
Olivia George, PhD (SDB)
Michael J. Friedlander, PhD (SEBM)
Hudson H. Freeze, PhD (SfG)
Carola Neumann, MD (SfRBM)
Robert A. Clark, MD (SLB)
Sue Marty, PhD, DABT (SOT)
Carmen J. Williams, MD, PhD (SSR)

Non-voting:

Frank Krause, CAE (Executive Director/CEO)
Jennifer Zeitzer (Deputy Executive Director, Director of Office of Public Affairs)
Yvette Seger, PhD (Director of Science Policy)
Gaylen Edwards, DVM, PhD (APS), Chair, Animals and Research Subcommittee
TanYa Gwathmey, PhD (APS), Chair, Training and Career Opportunities Subcommittee

Staff Liaison:

Naomi Charalambakis, PhD (Associate Director of Science Policy)