HIV and AIDS
Human Immunodeficiency
Virus and
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Office of Special Health Issues
For additional information contact:
Richard Klein
HIV/AIDS Program Director
Office of Special Health Issues
Office of International and Constituent Relations
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HF-12
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: 301.827.4460
Fax: 301.443.4555
E-mail: OSHI@oc.fda.gov
Works closely with outside individuals and advocacy groups on issues related
to HIV/AIDS
Informs the HIV-affected community of activities and policies at FDA related
to HIV/AIDS
Represents patient and community views and concerns to the agency
Serves as a resource for HIV/AIDS-related information
Explains the regulatory processes affecting development and approval of
new therapies
Represents FDA at a range of public and government meetings related to serious
and life-threatening illnesses
Assists in development of federal government policies and regulations related
to HIV/AIDS
