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.
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
2023/2024 Science Policy Committee Roster
Voting:
Vice President for Science Policy Eric E. Kelley, PhD
Vice President-Elect for Science Policy Michael Lehman, PhD
Immediate Past Vice President for Science Policy Beth A. Garvy, PhD
Early Career Representatives Kristen Walker, M.S. Brita Kilburg-Basnyat, PhD, DABT Sarah R. Ocañas, 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) Emilia Calvaresi, MD, PhD (AMP) Katie Wilkinson, PhD (APS) Steve Caplan, PhD (ASBMB) Frank C. Ko, PhD (ASBMR) Melanie Scott, MD, PhD (ASIP) Adam Kuszack, PhD (ASPET) Benson Akingbemi, DVM, PhD (ES) Doug Dluzen, PhD (GSA) Joseph Cheatwood, PhD (HCS) Olivia George, PhD (SDB) Michael J. Friedlander, PhD (SEBM) Michael Tiemeyer, PhD (SfG) Carola Neumann, MD (SfRBM) Michaela A. West, MD, PhD, FACS (SHOCK) Robert A. Clark, MD (SLB) 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) Kristin K. Stover, PhD (AAA), Chair, Animals and Research Subcommittee Lori T. Raetzman, PhD (SSR), Chair, Training and Career Opportunities Subcommittee
Staff Liaison:
Naomi Charalambakis, PhD (Associate Director of Science Policy)
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