Public Meeting of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 7569-7570 [2011-3023]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 28 / Thursday, February 10, 2011 / Notices jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES has taken final action in the following case: Meleik Goodwill, Ph.D., Wadsworth Center, N.Y.S. Department of Health: Based on the Wadsworth Center report and the oversight review conducted by the Office of Research Integrity (ORI), the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) found that Meleik Goodwill, Ph.D., former postdoctoral fellow, Wadsworth Center, N.Y.S. Department of Health, engaged in research misconduct in research supported by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), grant R21 ES013269–02. Specifically, PHS found that the Respondent engaged in research misconduct by the fabrication of data for growth curves presented in Figure 1 in the 2007 Journal of Neuroimmunology article (Goodwill, M.K., Lawrence, D.A., & Seegal, R.F. ‘‘Polychlorinated biphenyls induce proinflammatory cytokine release and dopaminergic dysfunction: Protection in interleukin-6 knockout mice.’’ Journal of Neuroimmunology 183(1–2):125–132, 2007), and by the use of composite images of Western-blot bands from unrelated experiments done in 2005 that were falsely labeled as if from different experiments to construct Figure 4A in the 2007 Journal of Neuroimmunology article. Figure 4B of the article also was falsified by use of identical sets of number for different treatments. The 2007 Journal of Neuroimmunology article was retracted in J. Neuroimmunol. 197(1):197, 2008. Dr. Goodwill has entered into a Voluntary Settlement Agreement in which she has voluntarily agreed, for a period of three (3) years, beginning on January 21, 2011: (1) That any institution that submits an application for PHS support for a research project on which the Respondent’s participation is proposed or that uses her in any capacity on PHS-supported research, or that submits a report of PHS-funded research in which she is involved, must concurrently submit a plan for supervision of her duties to ORI for approval; the supervisory plan must be designed to ensure the scientific integrity of her research contribution; Respondent agrees that she will not participate in any PHS-supported research until such a supervisory plan is submitted to ORI; (2) That any institution employing her submits, in conjunction with each application for PHS funds, or report, manuscript, or abstract involving PHSfunded research in which she was involved, a certification to ORI that the data provided are based on actual experiments or are otherwise legitimately derived and that the data, procedures, and methodology are accurately reported in the application or report; and VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:10 Feb 09, 2011 Jkt 223001 (3) To exclude herself voluntarily from service in any advisory capacity to PHS, including but not limited to service on any PHS advisory committee, board, and/or peer review committee, or as a consultant. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Division of Investigative Oversight, Office of Research Integrity, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 750, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 453–8800. John Dahlberg, Director, Division of Investigative Oversight, Office of Research Integrity. [FR Doc. 2011–2975 Filed 2–9–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–31–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Medicare Program; Meeting of the Technical Advisory Panel on Medicare Trustee Reports Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces public meetings of the Technical Advisory Panel on Medicare Trustee Reports (Panel). Notice of these meetings is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Panel will discuss the long-term rate of change in health spending and may make recommendations to the Medicare Trustees on how the Trustees might more accurately estimate health spending in the long run. The Panel’s discussion is expected to be very technical in nature and will focus on the actuarial and economic assumptions and methods by which Trustees might more accurately measure health spending. Although panelists are not limited in the topics they may discuss, the Panel is not expected to discuss or recommend changes in current or future Medicare provider payment rates or coverage policy. Meeting Date: February 17, 2011, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. e.t. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at HHS headquarters at 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC, 20201, Room TBA. Comments: The meeting will allocate time on the agenda to hear public comments. In lieu of oral comments, formal written comments may be submitted for the record to Donald T. Oellerich, OASPE, 200 Independence Ave., SW., 20201, Room 405F. Those submitting written comments should SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7569 identify themselves and any relevant organizational affiliations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald T Oellerich (202) 690–8410, Don.oellerich@hhs.gov. Note: Although the meeting is open to the public, procedures governing security procedures and the entrance to Federal buildings may change without notice. Those wishing to attend the meeting must call or e-mail Dr. Oellerich by Tuesday February 15, 2011, so that their name may be put on a list of expected attendees and forwarded to the security officers at HHS Headquarters. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Topics of the Meeting: The Panel is specifically charged with discussing and possibly making recommendations to the Medicare Trustees on how the Trustees might more accurately estimate the long term rate of health spending in the United States. The discussion is expected to focus on highly technical aspects of estimation involving economics and actuarial science. Panelists are not restricted, however, in the topics that they choose to discuss. Procedure and Agenda: This meeting is open to the public. The Panel will likely hear presentations by HHS staff presentations regarding long range growth. After any presentations, the Panel will deliberate openly on the topic. Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Panel will not hear public comments during this time. The Panel will also allow an open public session for any attendee to address issues specific to the topic. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a; Section 222 of the Public Health Services Act, as amended. The panel is governed by provisions of Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. Dated: February 3, 2011. Sherry Glied, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 2011–3009 Filed 2–9–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Meeting of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1 7570 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 28 / Thursday, February 10, 2011 / Notices The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues will conduct its fourth meeting. At this meeting, the Commission will discuss genetics, neuroscience, and neuroimaging for testing, research, diagnosis, risk identification, and health promotion. The Commission will also begin a review of human subjects protection. SUMMARY: The meeting will take place Monday, February 28, 2011, from 9 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 9 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The St. Regis Hotel, Washington, DC, 923 16th and K Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20006. Phone 202–638–2626. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hillary Wicai Viers, Communications Director, The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Avenue, NW., Suite C–100, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: 202–233–3963. E-mail: Hillary.Viers@bioethics.gov. Additional information may be obtained at https:// www.bioethics.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, Public Law 92–463, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given of the fourth meeting of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (PCSBI). The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2011, and from 9 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the St. Regis Hotel, Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public with attendance limited to space available. The meeting will also be webcast at https://www.bioethics.gov. Under authority of Executive Order 13521, dated November 24, 2009, the President established PCSBI to serve as a public forum and advise him on bioethical issues generated by novel and emerging research in biomedicine and related areas of science and technology. The Commission is charged to identify and promote policies and practices that assure ethically responsible conduct of scientific research, healthcare delivery, and technological innovation. In undertaking these duties, the Commission will examine specific bioethical, legal, and social issues related to potential scientific and technological advances; examine diverse perspectives and possibilities for useful international collaboration on these issues; and recommend legal, regulatory, or policy actions as appropriate. jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:10 Feb 09, 2011 Jkt 223001 The main agenda items for this fourth meeting involve genetics, neuroscience, and neuroimaging; and a review of human subjects protection. Specifically, the Commission is interested in exploring social and ethical issues involving genetics, neuroscience, and neuroimaging used for research, diagnosis, risk identification, and prevention. The Commission will also begin its review of human subjects protection as requested by President Obama on November 24, 2010. The draft meeting agenda and other information about PCSBI, including information about access to the webcast, will be available at https:// www.bioethics.gov. The Commission welcomes input from anyone wishing to provide public comment on any issue before it. The Commission’s goal, time permitting, is to invite brief public comment during each meeting session. Individuals who would like to provide public comment at the meeting should notify Esther Yoo by telephone at 202–233–3960, or e-mail at Esther.Yoo@bioethics.gov. To accommodate as many speakers as possible the time for public comments may be limited. If the number of individuals wishing to speak is greater than can reasonably be accommodated during the scheduled meeting, the Commission may randomly select speakers from among those who register to speak. Anyone planning to attend the meeting who needs special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should also notify Esther Yoo (contact information above) in advance of the meeting. The Commission will make every effort to accommodate persons who need special assistance. Written comments will also be accepted and are especially welcome. Please address written comments by email to info@bioethics.gov, or by mail to the following address: Public Commentary, The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Ave., NW., Suite C–100, Washington, DC 20005. Comments will be publicly available, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that they contain. Trade secrets should not be submitted. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Proposed Collection; Comment Request; National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Division of Loan Repayment, National Institutes of Health (NIH), will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Proposed Collection: Title: National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection (OMB No. 0925–0361, expiration date 06/30/11). Form Numbers: NIH 2674–1, NIH 2674– 2, NIH 2674–3, NIH 2674–4, NIH 2674– 5, NIH 2674–6, NIH 2674–7, NIH 2674– 8, NIH 2674–9, NIH 2674–10, NIH 2674–11, NIH 2674–12, NIH 2674–13, NIH 2674–14, NIH 2674–15, NIH 2674– 16, NIH 2674–17, NIH 2674–18, and NIH 2674–19. Need and Use of Information Collection: The NIH makes available financial assistance, in the form of educational loan repayment, to M.D., PhD, Pharm.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.P.M., D.C., and N.D. degree holders, or the equivalent, who perform biomedical or behavioral research in NIH intramural laboratories or as extramural grantees or scientists funded by domestic nonprofit organizations for a minimum of 2 years (3 years for the General Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP)) in research areas supporting the mission and priorities of the NIH. The AIDS Research LRP (AIDS–LRP) is authorized by section 487A of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 288–1), and the Clinical Research LRP for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds (CR–LRP) is authorized by section 487E (42 U.S.C. 288–5). The General Research LRP (GR–LRP) is authorized by section 487C of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 288–3), and the Clinical Research LRP (LRP–CR) is authorized by section 487F (42 U.S.C. 288–5a). The Pediatric Research LRP (PR–LRP) is authorized by section 487F of the PHS Dated: February 2, 2011. Act (42 U.S.C. 288–6), and the Valerie H. Bonham, Extramural Clinical Research LRP for Executive Director, The Presidential Individuals from Disadvantaged Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. Backgrounds (ECR–LRP) is authorized [FR Doc. 2011–3023 Filed 2–9–11; 8:45 am] by an amendment to section 487E (42 U.S.C. 288–5). The Contraception and BILLING CODE 4154–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 28 (Thursday, February 10, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7569-7570]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3023]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Public Meeting of the Presidential Commission for the Study of 
Bioethical Issues

AGENCY: The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and 
Human Services.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues 
will conduct its fourth meeting. At this meeting, the Commission will 
discuss genetics, neuroscience, and neuroimaging for testing, research, 
diagnosis, risk identification, and health promotion. The Commission 
will also begin a review of human subjects protection.

DATES: The meeting will take place Monday, February 28, 2011, from 9 
a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 9 
a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The St. Regis Hotel, Washington, DC, 923 16th and K Streets, 
NW., Washington, DC 20006. Phone 202-638-2626.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hillary Wicai Viers, Communications 
Director, The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical 
Issues, 1425 New York Avenue, NW., Suite C-100, Washington, DC 20005. 
Telephone: 202-233-3963. E-mail: Hillary.Viers@bioethics.gov. 
Additional information may be obtained at https://www.bioethics.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act of 1972, Public Law 92-463, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given 
of the fourth meeting of the Presidential Commission for the Study of 
Bioethical Issues (PCSBI). The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 
approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2011, and from 9 a.m. 
to approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the St. Regis 
Hotel, Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public with 
attendance limited to space available. The meeting will also be webcast 
at https://www.bioethics.gov.
    Under authority of Executive Order 13521, dated November 24, 2009, 
the President established PCSBI to serve as a public forum and advise 
him on bioethical issues generated by novel and emerging research in 
biomedicine and related areas of science and technology. The Commission 
is charged to identify and promote policies and practices that assure 
ethically responsible conduct of scientific research, healthcare 
delivery, and technological innovation. In undertaking these duties, 
the Commission will examine specific bioethical, legal, and social 
issues related to potential scientific and technological advances; 
examine diverse perspectives and possibilities for useful international 
collaboration on these issues; and recommend legal, regulatory, or 
policy actions as appropriate.
    The main agenda items for this fourth meeting involve genetics, 
neuroscience, and neuroimaging; and a review of human subjects 
protection. Specifically, the Commission is interested in exploring 
social and ethical issues involving genetics, neuroscience, and 
neuroimaging used for research, diagnosis, risk identification, and 
prevention. The Commission will also begin its review of human subjects 
protection as requested by President Obama on November 24, 2010.
    The draft meeting agenda and other information about PCSBI, 
including information about access to the webcast, will be available at 
https://www.bioethics.gov.
    The Commission welcomes input from anyone wishing to provide public 
comment on any issue before it. The Commission's goal, time permitting, 
is to invite brief public comment during each meeting session. 
Individuals who would like to provide public comment at the meeting 
should notify Esther Yoo by telephone at 202-233-3960, or e-mail at 
Esther.Yoo@bioethics.gov. To accommodate as many speakers as possible 
the time for public comments may be limited. If the number of 
individuals wishing to speak is greater than can reasonably be 
accommodated during the scheduled meeting, the Commission may randomly 
select speakers from among those who register to speak.
    Anyone planning to attend the meeting who needs special assistance, 
such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable 
accommodations, should also notify Esther Yoo (contact information 
above) in advance of the meeting. The Commission will make every effort 
to accommodate persons who need special assistance.
    Written comments will also be accepted and are especially welcome. 
Please address written comments by e-mail to info@bioethics.gov, or by 
mail to the following address: Public Commentary, The Presidential 
Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Ave., NW., 
Suite C-100, Washington, DC 20005. Comments will be publicly available, 
including any personally identifiable or confidential business 
information that they contain. Trade secrets should not be submitted.

    Dated: February 2, 2011.
Valerie H. Bonham,
Executive Director, The Presidential Commission for the Study of 
Bioethical Issues.
[FR Doc. 2011-3023 Filed 2-9-11; 8:45 am]
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