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FDA Advisory Committees: Membership Types

Scientific members of FDA public advisory committees must be technically qualified experts in their field (e.g., clinical medicine, engineering, biological and physical sciences, biostatistics, and food sciences) and have experience interpreting complex data. Candidates must be able to analyze detailed scientific data and understand its public health significance.

Other membership types represent specialized knowledge or points of view:

• Academician/Practitioner
• Consumer
• Patient
• Industry

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