[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 54120]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25367]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Genomic Medicine 
Program Advisory Committee will meet on November 10, 2009, at the 
Hamilton Crowne Plaza, 1001 14th Street NW., Washington, DC, from 8:30 
a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make 
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on using genetic 
information to optimize medical care of Veterans and to enhance 
development of tests and treatments for diseases particularly relevant 
to Veterans.
    The Committee will receive program updates including planned 
responses to recommendations, and will be asked to continue to provide 
insight into optimal ways for VA to incorporate genomic information 
into its health care program while applying appropriate ethical 
oversight and protecting the privacy of Veterans. The meeting focus 
will include program updates, including a genetics education tool for 
health care providers and upcoming genomics research initiatives, as 
well as presentations on the Veterans' survey results and clinical 
application of pharmacogenetics.
    Time will be allocated for receiving public comments at 3:30 p.m. 
Public comments will be limited to five minutes each. Individuals 
wishing to make oral statements before the Committee will be 
accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals who speak 
are invited to submit 1-2 page summaries of their comments at the time 
of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record.
    The public may submit written statements for the Committee's review 
to Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Designated Federal Officer, at Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (121E), 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or at [email protected]. Any 
member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking 
additional information should contact Dr. Muralidhar at (202) 461-1669.

    Dated: October 15, 2009.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-25367 Filed 10-20-09; 8:45 am]
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