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APS Science Policy Update
August 17, 2007
In this issue:
- From the desk of the NIH director
- Science interviews NIH OPASI director
- Employment data from FASEB
From the desk of the NIH Director
Dr. Zerhouni’s Summer 2007 newsletter focused on
the current efforts underway to examine and reform the NIH peer review
system. Dr. Zerhouni notes that NIH is taking a comprehensive look at
peer review, and that they are not just looking to tweak the current
system. The deadline for the request for information on peer review has
been extended to September 7, and in addition to contributing to the APS
response, individuals are encouraged to respond as well.
http://www.nih.gov/about/director/newsletter/Summer2007.htm
Science interviews NIH OPASI Director
In this week’s edition of Science, the new director
of the Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Alan
Krensky, is interviewed. Dr. Krenksy talks about the NIH Roadmap, and
efforts to analyze NIH’s vast research portfolio.
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/317/5840/887
Education and employment data from FASEB
The FASEB Office of Public Affairs has posted a
presentation that highlights the career paths of biomedical scientists.
The webpage also contains a link to an online discussion forum on the
data presented.
http://opa.faseb.org/pages/PolicyIssues/training_datappt.htm