[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 24573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-10483]


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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 May 20, 2011, at the St. Regis 
Hotel, 923, 16th and K Streets NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will 
convene at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 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 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 be on current and upcoming genome sequencing 
technologies, their implications for data computation, analytics, and 
data storage. The Committee will begin to explore the potential impact 
of whole genome data on clinical decision making. The meeting will also 
receive an update on the status of the newly launched Million Veteran 
Program. The Committee will receive public comments at 3:15 p.m. 
Comments are limited to 5 minutes each. Individuals who speak are 
invited to submit a 1-2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in 
the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit 
written statements for the Committee's review to Dr. Sumitra 
Muralidhar, Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or e-mail at 
[email protected]. Any member of the public wishing to attend 
or seeking additional information should contact Dr. Muralidhar at 
(202) 443-1686.

    Dated: April 26, 2011.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
William F. Russo,
Director of Regulations Management, Office of the General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2011-10483 Filed 4-29-11; 8:45 am]
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