Gain-of-Function Research on HPAI H5N1 Viruses: Welcome and Introductory Remarks

Gain-of-Function Research on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Viruses: An International Consultative Workshop December 17-18, 2012 Day 1 8:00 -- 9:00 A.M. Introductory Remarks Welcome • Sally Howard, J.D., Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Meeting Co-Moderators: • Robbert Dijkgraaf, Ph.D., Co-chair, InterAcademy Council Past President, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Netherlands Director and Leon Levy Professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA • Harvey Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., President, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Professor of Health Policy and Management, Emeritus, Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard University, USA Presenters: • Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, USA • Amy P. Patterson, M.D., Associate Director for Science Policy, National Institutes of Healt