Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Center for Public Health Informatics

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#  Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Center for Public Health Informatics

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 following committee meeting:

*Name:* Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Center for Public Health Informatics.

*Time and Date:* 5 p.m.-9 p.m., August 27, 2008.

*Place:* The Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

*Status:* Open to the public, limited only by the space available.

*Purpose:* The committee shall advise the Secretary, HHS, and the Director, CDC, concerning strategies and goals for the programs and research within the national centers; shall conduct peer-review of scientific programs; and monitor the overall strategic direction and focus of the national centers. The board, after conducting its periodic reviews, shall submit a written description of the results of the review and its recommendations to the Director, CDC. The board shall perform second-level peer review of applications for grants-in-aid for research and research training activities, cooperative agreements, and research contract proposals relating to the broad areas within the national centers.

*Matters To Be Discussed:* The agenda will include an overview of the National Center for Public Health Informatics (NCPHI), including its mission, scope and goals. Detailed discussions will take place on the following issues: BioSense Strategic Planning, Open Source Models, and Organizational Issues for NCPHI.

Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.

*FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:* Thomas G. Savel, M.D., Designated Federal Official, National Center for Public Health Informatics, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., MS E78, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone 404/498-2475.

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: July 8, 2008.

Diane Allen,

Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.