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Workgroup on Research Related to Evidence Based Policy
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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ACF, CDC
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NIDA
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This workgroup focuses on research issues surrounding evidence-based policy. Discussions generally include cross cutting questions-- e.g., What is evidence-based? What are key lessons that have been learned as evidence-based policy has been rolled out? In addition, this group provides update on meetings and projects related to evidence-based policy.
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Working Groups to Develop Federal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Guidelines
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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CDC, FDA, HRSA
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OD/DPCPSI/OAR, CC, NIAID, NICHD, NIMH, NLM, OD
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues Federal guideline documents for the prevention and medical management of HIV infection and issues surrounding HIV infection. The guidelines are written, reviewed, and updated by Working Groups of HIV experts, including physicians, pharmacists, researchers, and HIV treatment advocates. These Working Groups function under the auspices of the NIH Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council (OARAC).
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Workshop on Computer Models of Medical Devices
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Meeting/ Workshop
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FDA
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NHLBI
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The purpose of the workshop was to assess the state-of-the-art in computer models that could be used to predict the in-vivo fate of medical implants.
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Workshop on TB and HIV Diagnostics
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Meeting/ Workshop
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CDC
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NIAID, NICHD
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The purpose of this meeting was to focus on the critical need for the development, evaluation, and implementation of new and improved diagnostics for use in international and domestic settings and in adult and pediatric populations. This meeting was held on June 28-30, 2011 in Silver Spring, MD.
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Workshop on the Health Burden of Indoor Air Pollution on Women and Children in Developing Countries
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Meeting/ Workshop
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CDC
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NHLBI, FIC, NCI, NEI, NIAID, NICHD, NIEHS, OD
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The NIH organized a two-day workshop entitled "Health Burden of Indoor Air Pollution on Women and Children in Developing Countries," to bring together research and policy experts to develop priorities for research that could help to reduce the health risks of cook stoves to women and children.
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