Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 49771 [2011-20479]
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Request for Nominations of
Candidates To Serve on the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices
(ACIP)
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) is soliciting
nominations for membership on the
ACIP. The ACIP consists of 15 experts
in fields associated with immunization,
who are selected by the Secretary of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services to provide advice and guidance
to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary
for Health, and the CDC on the control
of vaccine-preventable diseases. The
role of the ACIP is to provide advice
that will lead to a reduction in the
incidence of vaccine preventable
diseases in the United States, and an
increase in the safe use of vaccines and
related biological products. The
committee also establishes, reviews, and
as appropriate, revises the list of
vaccines for administration to children
eligible to receive vaccines through the
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
Nominations are being sought for
individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to
the accomplishments of the committee’s
objectives. Nominees will be selected
based on expertise in the field of
immunization practices; multidisciplinary expertise in public health;
expertise in the use of vaccines and
immunologic agents in both clinical and
preventive medicine; knowledge of
vaccine development, evaluation, and
vaccine delivery; or knowledge about
consumer perspectives and/or social
and community aspects of
immunization programs. Federal
employees will not be considered for
membership. Members may be invited
to serve for four-year terms.
The next cycle of selection of
candidates will begin in the Fall of
2011, for selection of potential
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nominees to replace members whose
terms will end on June 30, 2012.
Selection of members is based on
candidates’ qualifications to contribute
to the accomplishment of ACIP
objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/
vaccines/recs/acip ). The U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services policy stipulates that
committee membership be balanced in
terms of professional training and
background, points of view represented,
and the committee’s function.
Consideration is given to a broad
representation of geographic areas
within the U.S., with equitable
representation of the sexes, ethnic and
racial minorities, and persons with
disabilities. Nominees must be U.S.
citizens, and cannot be full-time
employees of the U.S. Government.
Candidates should submit the
following items:
• Current curriculum vitae, including
complete contact information
(telephone numbers, fax number,
mailing address, e-mail address)
• At least one letter of recommendation
from person(s) not employed by the
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services*
The deadline for receipt of all
application materials (for consideration
for term beginning July 2012) is
November 18, 2011. All files must be
submitted electronically as email
attachments to: Ms. Stephanie Thomas,
c/o ACIP Secretariat, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton
Road, NE., Mailstop A–27, Atlanta,
Georgia 30333, E-mail:
SThomas5@cdc.gov. Nominations may
be submitted by the candidate him- or
herself, or by the person/organization
recommending the candidate.
* Candidates may submit letter(s)
from current HHS employees if they
wish, but at least one letter must be
submitted by a person not employed by
HHS (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA etc).
The Director, Management Analysis
and Services Office, has been delegated
the authority to sign Federal Register
notices pertaining to announcements of
meetings and other committee
management activities for both the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
Dated: August 3, 2011.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services
Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Disease, Disability, and Injury
Prevention and Control Special
Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial Review
The meeting announced below
concerns Special Interest Project (SIP),
Systematic Review of Effective
Community-based Interventions of
Clinical Preventive Services for Older
Adults, SIP11–045, initial review.
In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
announces the aforementioned meeting:
Time and Date: 12 a.m.–2 p.m.,
August 31, 2011 (Closed).
Place: Teleconference.
Status: The meeting will be closed to
the public in accordance with
provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)
(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the
Determination of the Director,
Management Analysis and Services
Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–
463.
Matters to be Discussed: The meeting
will include the initial review,
discussion, and evaluation of
‘‘Systematic Review of Effective
Community-based Interventions of
Clinical Preventive Services for Older
Adults, SIP11–045, initial review.’’
Contact Person for More Information:
Robin Hamre, M.P.H., R.D., Scientific
Review Officer, Extramural Research
Program Office, National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway,
NE., Mailstop K–92, RWH9@cdc.gov.
The Director, Management Analysis
and Services Office, has been delegated
the authority to sign Federal Register
notices pertaining to announcements of
meetings and other committee
management activities, for both the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
Dated: August 5, 2011.
Elizabeth Millington,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and
Services Office, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting
nominations for membership on the ACIP. The ACIP consists of 15 experts
in fields associated with immunization, who are selected by the
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary
for Health, and the CDC on the control of vaccine-preventable diseases.
The role of the ACIP is to provide advice that will lead to a reduction
in the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases in the United States,
and an increase in the safe use of vaccines and related biological
products. The committee also establishes, reviews, and as appropriate,
revises the list of vaccines for administration to children eligible to
receive vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the
committee's objectives. Nominees will be selected based on expertise in
the field of immunization practices; multi-disciplinary expertise in
public health; expertise in the use of vaccines and immunologic agents
in both clinical and preventive medicine; knowledge of vaccine
development, evaluation, and vaccine delivery; or knowledge about
consumer perspectives and/or social and community aspects of
immunization programs. Federal employees will not be considered for
membership. Members may be invited to serve for four-year terms.
The next cycle of selection of candidates will begin in the Fall of
2011, for selection of potential nominees to replace members whose
terms will end on June 30, 2012. Selection of members is based on
candidates' qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of ACIP
objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip ). The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that
committee membership be balanced in terms of professional training and
background, points of view represented, and the committee's function.
Consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas
within the U.S., with equitable representation of the sexes, ethnic and
racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S.
citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government.
Candidates should submit the following items:
Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact
information (telephone numbers, fax number, mailing address, e-mail
address)
At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not
employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services*
The deadline for receipt of all application materials (for
consideration for term beginning July 2012) is November 18, 2011. All
files must be submitted electronically as email attachments to: Ms.
Stephanie Thomas, c/o ACIP Secretariat, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop A-27, Atlanta, Georgia
30333, E-mail: SThomas5@cdc.gov. Nominations may be submitted by the
candidate him- or herself, or by the person/organization recommending
the candidate.
* Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if
they wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a person not
employed by HHS (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA etc).
The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for
both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Dated: August 3, 2011.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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