15 May 2017
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Room 209ABC
AAI Committee on Public Affairs: Biomedical Research Priorities in the New Administration and Congress
Chair:
Beth A. Garvy, Univ. of Kentucky; AAI Committee on Public Affairs Chair
Speakers:
- Beth Garvy, Ph.D., Univ. of Kentucky
- Jocelyn Kaiser, Science Magazine
- David Chaplin, M.D., Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham
A new presidential administration can usher in a great deal of change, including new leadership in key scientific posts who will help implement the president’s agenda and fulfill the missions of their agencies. This session will explore President Donald Trump’s budget and policy priorities, as well as the priorities of the Republican-led Congress, in the area of biomedical research. What changes can we expect, and what issues are likely to dominate the debate? Join the AAI Committee on Public Affairs in welcoming experts who can share important insights and answer pivotal questions.