National Children's Study Advisory Committee Briefing Book The 7th Meeting of the National Children’s Study Advisory Committee (NCSAC) September 15-16, 2003 Holiday Inn Select Bethesda, MD
Day 1 Agenda: September 15, 2003 Day 2 Agenda: September 16, 2003
Meeting Objectives of the September 2003 NCSAC Meeting:
- To initiate full and complete review of all hypotheses and themes.
- To develop specific instructions to Working Groups about next steps, including but not limited to: 1) exposures of concern, 2) developmental periods of concern, 3) outcomes that should be considered, 4) developmental or life stages at which those outcomes are evaluated, 5) gaps in thematic areas, 6) gaps in hypotheses, 7) highest priority foci for themes and hypotheses, and 8) collaboration needed across Working Groups.
- To understand role as liaison to Working Groups. Discussions will also include updates regarding protocol development, "sampling" strategies, pilot studies, and workshops; development of effective procedures for managing the Study; processes to ensure effective communication; and modifications to the Study timeline.
- Presentations will be offered by the following: Exposure to Chemical Agents Working Group, Injury Working Group, and the American Psychological Association
- Thematic Sub-Groups to include: 1) Undesirable outcomes of pregnancy: birth defects and preterm birth; 2) Altered neurobehavioral development, development disabilities, and psychiatric outcomes; 3) Injury; 4) Asthma; and 5) Obesity and altered physical development.
Final Agenda
You may view the presentation slides within the agenda by clicking on the titles that are underlined.
Monday, September 15
8:00 a.m.-8:05 a.m. |
Welcome
Don Mattison, M.D. Chairperson, NCSAC |
8:05 a.m.-8:30 a.m. |
Introductions Review and Comments on Minutes from Last Meeting Review of Agenda and Modifications Discussion of Meeting Objectives Review of Action Items |
8:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. |
Update by Program Office Study Timelines and Protocol Development
Peter Scheidt, M.D., ICC Member National Children's Study Director |
8:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Report on Pilots and Workshops
Carole Kimmel, Ph.D., ICC Member National Center for Environmental Assessment, EPA |
9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. |
Update of "Sampling" Strategies
James Quackenboss, M.S., ICC Member Office of Research and Development, EPA |
9:15 am -9:45 a.m. |
Update by Injury Working Group
Barry Zuckerman, M.D., NCSAC Member Professor and Chairman Boston University School of Medicine
John Lutzker, Ph.D. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC |
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Break |
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
American Psychological Association
Merry Bullock, Ph.D. American Psychological Association |
10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. |
Update by Exposure to Chemical Agents Working Group
Haluk Ozkaynak, Ph.D., M.S. Office of Research and Development, EPA |
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Breakout into 5 Thematic Sub-Groups Individual Breakout Sessions* |
12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
12:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
Discussions Relating to 5 Thematic Sub-Groups Individual Breakout Sessions* |
2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Break |
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Exposures Relating to 5 Thematic Sub-Groups Individual Breakout Sessions* |
5:00 p.m. |
Reconvene in Versailles Ballroom |
5:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. |
Report from Joint ICC/NSCAC Executive Committee
Judith A. Graham, Ph.D., NCSAC Member Senior Scientist and Senior Director Long-Range Research Initiative, American Chemistry Council |
5:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
Hypotheses Submitted by AFMCH
Doris Haire, President American Foundation for Maternal and Child Health |
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
Review Progress of Thematic Sub-Groups
Don Mattison, M.D. Chairperson, NCSAC |
6:00 p.m. |
Adjourn for the Day |
Tuesday, September 16 |
8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. |
Outcomes Relating to 5 Thematic Sub-Groups Individual Breakout Sessions* |
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Break |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Review Specifics Relating to 5 Thematic Sub-Groups *Individual Breakout Sessions |
12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
Reconvene in Versailles Ballroom
Summary by Thematic Sub-Groups |
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
NCSAC Open Forum |
2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Closing Announcements
Don Mattison, M.D. Chairperson, NCSAC |
3:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
*Note: Sub-groups will be assigned various breakout rooms on day of meeting. Injury and Exposure to Chemical Agents Working Groups will participate in assigned thematic sub-group discussion. |