Lana R. Skirboll, Ph.D., Director The Office of Science Policy (OSP) advises the NIH Director on science policy issues affecting the medical research community; participates in the development of new policy and program initiatives; monitors and coordinates agency planning and evaluation activities; plans and implements a comprehensive science education program; and develops and implements NIH policies and procedures for the safe conduct of recombinant DNA and other biotechnology activities. The OSP consists of four offices: Office of Biotechnology Activities Amy P. Patterson, M.D., Director Office of Science Policy and Planning Robin I. Kawazoe, Director   Office of Evaluation Chuck Sherman, Ph.D., Acting Director Office of Science Education Bruce A. Fuchs, Ph.D., Director To contact OSP: Office of Science Policy, NIH Building 1, Room 103 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2122 (voice) (301) 402-1759 (fax)

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