Past Events

Applying the Disaster Risk Reduction Model for Health Systematically in the United States-A Panel Session at the 2016 Preparedness Summit

April 21, 2016 @ 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Where: Dallas Hilton Anatole (Topaz Room) Agenda >> As the U.S. continues to suffer more frequent and unusual extreme weather events due to climate change, there are lessons that can be […]

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The Role of Accreditation in Enhancing Quality and Innovation in Health Professions Education

April 21, 2016 @ 9:00 am - April 22, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Where: Keck Center (Room 100) Register >> Agenda >>  An ad hoc committee will plan and conduct a 2-day public workshop to explore global shifts in society, health, health care, and education, […]

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Clinical Effectiveness Research Innovation Collaborative meeting

April 20, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where: NAS Building (Lecture Room)  The purpose of this meeting is to explore explore how providers can advance and benefit from a continuously learning health system. Meeting Objectives Discuss key […]

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Meeting 1: Standing Committee on Medical and Public Health Research During Large-Scale Emergency Events

April 13, 2016 @ 12:00 am - April 14, 2016 @ 12:00 am

Meeting objectives and agenda are forthcoming. Please contact Justin Snair with any questions. For more information, contact Justin Snair: Phone: 202-334-1598 Email: jsnair@nas.edu

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The Role of Business in Multi-Sector Obesity Solutions: Working Together for Positive Change

April 12, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Where: NAS Building (Lecture Room) Register >>  Agenda >> Obesity affects 17 percent of children and adolescents and almost 36 percent of adults. Conservative estimates suggest that obesity accounts for almost […]

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Informing WIC Food Package Recommendations: State, Vendor, and Manufacturer Considerations: A Workshop and Public Comments Section

March 31, 2016 @ 12:00 am

Where: Beckman Center, CA (Auditorium) Register>> Agenda>>   The workshop supporting the Institute of Medicine study: Review of WIC Food Packages will be held on March 31, 2016 in the Beckman […]

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Leadership Consortium Biannual Members Meeting

March 23, 2016 @ 12:00 am

Agenda >> Presentations: Progress Towards a Learning Health System: A Look Back and a Look Ahead Michael McGinnis >> Vital Directions Victor Dzau >>  A Patient's Perspective  Chrissie Blackburn >> Atul […]

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Deriving Drug Discovery Value from Large-Scale Genetic Bioresources: A Workshop

March 22, 2016 @ 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Where: Keck Center (Room 100) Register>>. Agenda >> The beginnings of the successes from the human genome project are now evident, with novel technologies and therapies based on genomic information being implemented […]

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Meeting #2: Public Workshop of the Committee on Clinical Trials During the 2014-2015 Ebola Outbreak

March 22, 2016 @ 12:00 am - March 24, 2016 @ 12:00 am

Where: Keck Center (Room 100) Register >> The Committee on Clinical Trials During the 2014-2015 Ebola Outbreak will convene a public workshop on March 22-24, 2016 at the British Medical Association House (BMA […]

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Public Discussion Meeting for the Report “Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques: Ethical, Social, and Policy Considerations”

March 21, 2016 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Where: NAS Building (Lecture Room) Register >> Download Report >> The Committee on Ethical and Social Policy Considerations of Novel Techniques for Prevention of Maternal Transmission of Mitochondrial DNA Diseases will […]

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Clinical Effectiveness Research Innovation Collaborative Meeting

March 16, 2016 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Where: NAS Building (Lecture Room) An ad hoc convening activity under  the auspices of the NAM Leadership Consortium, the Clinical Effectiveness Innovation Collaborative (CERIC) provides a venue for information exchange and […]

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NAM/ONC meeting: Optimizing Strategies for Clinical Decision Support Meeting No. 1

March 16, 2016 @ 12:00 am

Where: NAS Building (Lecture Room) For more information, contact Rosheen Birdie: Phone: 202-334-3996 Email: rbirdie@nas.edu

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Investing in Young Children for Peaceful Societies: Individual and Structural Transformation

March 16, 2016 @ 12:00 am - March 18, 2016 @ 12:00 am

Where: Amman, Jordan Register>> UNICEF estimates that 2014 was the worst year in history to be a child. Increased conflict and the lasting negative impact of violence on children, families, and […]

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Workshop on Nutrition Care in Outpatient Oncology

March 14, 2016 @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Where: Keck Center (Room 100) Watch the webcast >> Register>> Agenda>> The planning committee on Assessing Nutrition Care in Outpatient Oncology will be hosting a workshop on March 14, 2016, in […]

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Asia Launch of A Global Health Risk Framework for the Future

March 13, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Report Recommendations of the Commission on a Global Health Risk Framework for the FutureSet up by the U.S. National Academy in 2015 following the large-scale outbreaks of SARS, H1N1, Ebola, […]

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