[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 84 (Monday, May 3, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 23652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-11057]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration


The 2000 FDA Science Forum--FDA and the Science of Safety: New 
Perspectives

Agency:  Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

Action:  Notice of meeting.

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Science, is 
announcing the following meeting entitled ``The 2000 FDA Science 
Forum--FDA and the Science of Safety: New Perspectives.'' The forum is 
devoted to the presentation and sharing of data, knowledge, and ideas 
among the diverse disciplines of risk management. The forum will bring 
FDA scientists together with industry, academia, government agencies, 
consumer groups, and the public to explore the scientific and practical 
issues related to the safety evaluation and risk management of FDA-
regulated products.
    Co-sponsored by FDA's Office of Science, the American Association 
of Pharmaceutical Scientists, FDA's Office of Women's Health, FDA's 
Chapter of Sigma Xi, and the Scientific Research Society.
    Date and Time: The forum will be held on Monday, February 14, 2000, 
from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday, February 15, 2000, from 8:30 
a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Location: Washington Convention Center, rms. 29 to 32 (lower 
level), and Hall C (upper level), 900 Ninth St. NW., Washington, DC 
20001.
    Contact: Susan A. Homire, Food and Drug Administration, Office of 
Science (HF-33), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-3366, 
e-mail ``[email protected]''.
    Registration: Registration information will be provided at a later 
date.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Speakers and panelists will address emerging 
issues in the safety assessment of foods, drugs, biologics, and medical 
devices. Plenary lectures and discussion groups will provide 
perspectives on the following topics: (1) Walking and Talking: The Art 
and Science of Risk Communication, (2) Contemporary Issues in Risk 
Assessment, (3) Postmarket Surveillance--Beyond Passive Surveillance, 
(4) The Food Safety Initiative--The Risk Perspective, (5) Risk and 
Gender Effects, and (6) Risk Assessment in Action.

    Dated: April 26, 1999.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 99-11057 Filed 4-30-99; 8:45 am]
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