Science Policy Committee (SPC)

Committee Purpose

To direct Federation efforts monitoring emerging issues and responses to federal agency priorities and policies of importance to the biological and biomedical research community.

SPC Committee Charter

Committee Objectives

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

Volunteer Position Descriptions/Responsibilities

Vice President for Science Policy

Vice President-Elect for Science Policy

Member, Science Policy Committee

Early Career/Trainee Representative

2026/2027 Science Policy Committee Roster

Voting:

Vice President for Science Policy
Judy Cannon, PhD

Vice President-Elect for Science Policy
Lique Coolen, PhD

Immediate Past Vice President for Science Policy
H. Joseph Yost, PhD

Early-Career Representatives
Zachary Fennel, PhD
Kayla Ingram, PhD

Member Society Representatives
Laura E. Johnson, PhD (AAA)
Mimi Kim, PhD (AFMR)
Rozalyn M. Anderson, PhD (AGE)
Emilia Calvaresi, MD, PhD (AMP)
Sharon DeMorrow, PhD (ASIP)
Adam Kuszack, PhD (ASPET)
Nele Haelterman, PhD (GSA)
Roberto Iván Mota-Alvidrez, MD (HCS)
Olivia George, PhD (SDB)
Bill Slikker, PhD (SEBM)
Chad Slawson, PhD (SfG)
Patrick Pagano, PhD (SfRBM)
Meihong Deng, PhD (SHOCK)
Alan Ealy, PhD (SSR)

Non-voting:

Darla P. Henderson, PhD, Executive Director/CEO
Max Brenner, PhD (SHOCK), Chair, Animals and Research Subcommittee

Staff Liaison:

Galen Cobb, PhD, Science Policy Analyst (Interim)