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

2025/2026 Science Policy Committee Roster

Voting:

Vice President for Science Policy
H. Joseph Yost, PhD

Vice President-Elect for Science Policy
Judy Cannon, PhD

Immediate Past Vice President for Science Policy
Michael N. Lehman, PhD, FAAA, FAAAS

Early-Career Representatives
Kevin Gries, PhD
Saranya Radhakrishnan, PhD
Lorenzo Smith

Member Society Representatives
Laura E. Johnson, PhD (AAA)
Daniela Weiskopf, PhD (AAI)
Marie Adams (ABRF)
Viranuj Sueblingvong, MD (AFMR)
Rozalyn M. Anderson, PhD (AGE)
Emilia Calvaresi, MD, PhD (AMP)
Katie Wilkinson, PhD (APS)
Steve Caplan, PhD (ASBMB)
Frank C. Ko, PhD (ASBMR)
Sharon DeMorrow, PhD (ASIP)
Adam Kuszack, PhD (ASPET)
Benson Akingbemi, DVM, PhD (ES)
Nele Haelterman, PhD (GSA)
Roberto Iván Mota-Alvidrez, MD (HCS)
Olivia George, PhD (SDB)
Michael Tiemeyer, PhD (SfG)
Maria Clara Franco, PhD (SfRBM)
Kalev Freeman, MD, PhD (SHOCK)
Juhi Bagaitkar, PhD (SLB)
Alan Ealy, PhD (SSR)

Non-voting:

Frank Krause, CAE, Executive Director/CEO
Jennifer Zeitzer, Deputy Executive Director, and Director, Office of Public Affairs
Kristin K. Stover, PhD (AAA), Chair, Animals and Research Subcommittee
Lori T. Raetzman, PhD (SSR), Chair, Training and Career Opportunities Subcommittee

Staff Liaison:

Yvette Seger, PhD, Chief Science Policy and Workforce Development Officer