Event Materials
June_2012_COGR_Meeting_Guest_Speaker_-_Kalil
The document is a presentation by Thomas Kalil, then Deputy Director for Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, delivered at the June 2012 COGR meeting. Kalil outlines the concept and significance of “Grand Challenges” as central to President Obama’s innovation strategy. Grand Challenges are framed as ambitious, technically achievable goals with the potential to yield s
June_2012_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_Dual_Use_Presentation_-_Mellon
The document, authored by William S. Mellon, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research Policy and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, details the events, biosecurity protocols, and oversight mechanisms related to dual-use research of concern (DURC), specifically focusing on avian influenza H5N1 research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It outlines a timeline from 2006 to 2012, highlighting key m
June_2012_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_Dual_Use_Presentation_-_Patterson
The document is a presentation by Dr. Amy Patterson from the National Institutes of Health, delivered to the Council on Government Relations in June 2012, discussing the dual use dilemma in life sciences research—specifically, research that can be legitimately intended for scientific and societal benefit, but could also be misused for harmful purposes, termed Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC). T
June_2012_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_Dual_Use_Presentation_-_Thomann
The document, a presentation delivered by Wayne Thomann at the June 2012 COGR meeting, outlines Duke University's approach to overseeing dual use research of concern (DURC) through its Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). The presentation emphasizes the need to balance vigilance against misuse with the imperative to promote beneficial scientific research. It details the Duke IBC’s officia
June_2012_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_NCATS_Presentation_-_Insel
The document summarizes a presentation delivered by Dr. Thomas Insel at the June 2012 COGR meeting, outlining the creation and objectives of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), established in December 2011 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2012. NCATS was designed to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics f
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The document outlines the discussion and recommendations surrounding the implementation of changes to the federal Circular A‐21 policy, specifically concerning the direct charging of costs associated with project management activities in sponsored research projects. The primary argument, advanced by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and exemplified by Duke University’s response, is that
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The document outlines the agenda and logistical arrangements for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for October 27-28, 2011 at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides detailed information on registration procedures, hotel booking deadlines, and cancellation policies for participants. The meeting will encompass several substantive sessions addressin
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The document outlines the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) scheduled for June 9-10, 2011, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Key administrative details are provided, including instructions on hotel reservations, registration procedures, and deadlines for cancellations and refunds. The agenda consists of a robust program featuring con
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The agenda outlines the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 17-18, 2011, at the Washington Marriott Hotel, with detailed logistical instructions for registration, accommodations, and session participation. The event is designed exclusively for employees of COGR member institutions and their affiliates, emphasizing timely action regarding hotel reservations and r
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The document outlines the agenda and logistical details for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for October 28-29, 2010, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides information regarding registration, hotel reservations, and cancellation policies, emphasizing the importance of securing accommodations prior to the October 12 cut-off date for the speci
