Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) March 2008 - Day 2 |
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Air date: | Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 8:15:00 AM |
Category: | Advisory Boards |
Runtime: | 345 minutes |
NLM Title: | Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC), March 2008 [electronic resource] / Office of Biotechnology Activities. |
Author: | National Institutes of Health (U.S.). Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee. |
Publisher: | [Bethesda, Md. : National Institutes of Health, 2008] |
Abstract: | (CIT): The RAC is a technical committee whose goal is to consider the current state of knowledge and technology regarding recombinant DNA. This includes review of human gene transfer trials, and an assessment of the ability of DNA recombinants to survive in nature and the potential for transfer of genetic material to other organisms. It also considers hypothetical hazards and methods for monitoring and minimizing risks. Approximately one-third of the 15 members do not have scientific expertise but represent public interests and attitudes. This balance is intended to provide a forum for open public debate of social and scientific issues attendant to recombinant DNA research. The RAC has been overwhelmingly successful in achieving this goal. For more information, visit the Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) Conference Web Site. |
Subjects: | Clinical Protocols--standards DNA, Recombinant Gene Therapy |
Publication Types: | Congresses Government Publications |
NLM Classification: | QU 58.5 |
NLM ID: | 101470359 |
CIT File ID: | 14369 |
CIT Live ID: | 6623 |
Permanent link: | http://videocast.nih.gov/launch.asp?14369 |