APA Science Policy News (April 2013)
Federal budget for FY 2013 is finalized, FY 2014 budget process begins
Coburn amendment restricts NSF political science funding
Concerns arise about further moves against behavioral sciences.
Diversity workshop report calls for more federal coordination
One of the recommendations calls for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to take a leadership role in coordinating the development of common data and measures.
APA and other groups comment on smokeless tobacco warning labels
FDA sought input and supporting evidence about how changes in the warnings would affect understanding of the risks.
APA member selected for PCORI’s advisory panel on addressing disparities
Alfiee Breland-Noble, PhD, of Georgetown University will serve on one of PCORI’s new advisory panels, established to help refine and prioritize research questions.
Science Student Council goes to the Hill
APA grad students lobby for NIH, NSF.
PCORI convenes workgroup on obesity treatment options in diverse populations
The all-day meeting included a session for identification and prioritization of key research questions for an upcoming targeted funding announcement.
IOM committee to develop CDC agenda on gun violence prevention research
Congress will decide whether to appropriate funding for the research.
PCORI issues funding announcements for development of a National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network
The institute will award up to $68 million for new and existing “clinical data research networks” and “patient-powered research networks.”
CDC seeks new director for the National Center on Health Statistics
The incumbent will provide leadership in the design, development and operation of statistical and information systems that guide the actions of policies to improve the health of the American people.
