National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Announcement of Meditation for Health Purposes Workshop, 34766 [E8-13688]

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Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–13389 Filed 6–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M SUMMARY: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) will convene a workshop on Meditation for Health Purposes. The goals of the workshop are to assess current knowledge and identify opportunities for future research on the mechanisms and efficacy of meditation practices for a variety of health concerns. This workshop will bring together experts in the fields of meditation practices, research design and methodology, physiological mechanisms, and affective and cognitive processes and outcomes. The meeting will draw on this expertise to elucidate relevant aspects that would best move the field of meditation research forward. The meeting will utilize a combination of short presentations, discussions, and breakout groups. The Workshop will take place on July 8–9, 2008 in Bethesda, Maryland. Seating will be limited, and researchers in the relevant scientific fields are particularly encouraged to attend. Attendees should register by July 1, 2008 by visiting https://nccam.nih.gov/ news/upcomingmeetings/. Background: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) was established in 1999 with the mission of exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training CAM researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals. NCCAM funds research grants that explore the science of CAM. For more information, see https://nccam.nih.gov/research/ nccamfunds.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information, visit the NCCAM Web site at https:// nccam.nih.gov/news/ upcomingmeetings/, call 301–593–2800 (Jodi Mazel) or e-mail jmazel@lclmllc.com. Dated: June 4, 2008. Catherine Stoney, Program Officer, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E8–13688 Filed 6–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Announcement of Meditation for Health Purposes Workshop ACTION: 18:01 Jun 17, 2008 National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as Notice. VerDate Aug<31>2005 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Special Emphasis Panel, Research Project in Cardiovascular Diseases. Date: July 9, 2008. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. Contact Person: Yingying Li-Smerin, MD, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Review Branch/DERA, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 7184, Bethesda, MD 20892–7924, 301–435– 0277, lismerin@nhlbi.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Special Emphasis Panel, Cardiovascular Biomarker Standardization Program. Date: July 9, 2008. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-13688]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 
Announcement of Meditation for Health Purposes Workshop

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 
(NCCAM) will convene a workshop on Meditation for Health Purposes. The 
goals of the workshop are to assess current knowledge and identify 
opportunities for future research on the mechanisms and efficacy of 
meditation practices for a variety of health concerns. This workshop 
will bring together experts in the fields of meditation practices, 
research design and methodology, physiological mechanisms, and 
affective and cognitive processes and outcomes. The meeting will draw 
on this expertise to elucidate relevant aspects that would best move 
the field of meditation research forward. The meeting will utilize a 
combination of short presentations, discussions, and breakout groups.
    The Workshop will take place on July 8-9, 2008 in Bethesda, 
Maryland. Seating will be limited, and researchers in the relevant 
scientific fields are particularly encouraged to attend. Attendees 
should register by July 1, 2008 by visiting https://nccam.nih.gov/news/
upcomingmeetings/.
    Background: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative 
Medicine (NCCAM) was established in 1999 with the mission of exploring 
complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of 
rigorous science, training CAM researchers, and disseminating 
authoritative information to the public and professionals. NCCAM funds 
research grants that explore the science of CAM. For more information, 
see https://nccam.nih.gov/research/nccamfunds.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information, visit the 
NCCAM Web site at https://nccam.nih.gov/news/upcomingmeetings/, call 
301-593-2800 (Jodi Mazel) or e-mail jmazel@lclmllc.com.

    Dated: June 4, 2008.
Catherine Stoney,
Program Officer, National Center for Complementary and Alternative 
Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. E8-13688 Filed 6-17-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P

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