Gain of Function Research on HPAI H5 N1 Viruses: Welcome and Introductory Remarks

GainofFunction Research on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Viruses: An International Consultative Workshop December 1718, 2012 Day 1 8:00 9:00 A. M. Introductory Remarks Welcome Sally Howard, J. D., Chief of Staff, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Meeting CoModerators: Robbert Dijkgraaf, Cochair, InterAcademy Council Past President, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Netherlands Director and Leon Levy Professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA Harvey Fineberg, M. D., President, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Professor of Health Policy and Management, Emeritus, Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard University, USA Presenters: Anthony S. Fauci, M. D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, USA Amy P. Patterson, M. D., Associate Director for Science Policy, National Institutes of Healt